Marin & Bay Area Family Weekend Fun for June 26–28
Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, Friday, 1:15–6 pm. Photo credit: Novato Parks & Recreation
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this weekend, June 27–29. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Take a family hike to the magical Roy's Redwoods Preserve in San Geronimo Valley.
- Swim, picnic and play at McNears Beach, San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, (pool hours: 10 am–6 pm), Free entrance.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Friday–Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- Kids can earn the limited-edition Anza 250th anniversary Junior Ranger Badge at the Presidio Visitor Center, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Cut your own lavender bundles and tour the farm at Bees N Blooms in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Visit the Carquinez Model Railroad Society at their open house watch trains in action and explore the layout, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
Circus Bella presents the world premiere of their free show AH HA! at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, noon & Saturday, noon & 2:15 pm. - Enjoy live entertainment, dining, shopping, and community in downtown San Anselmo at Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Marin Shakespeare presents As You Like It at Forest Meadows in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm; Sunday is Family Day — youth 25 and under are free..
- See the animated movie Nimona at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 3:50 pm.
Friday, June 26
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime at Boyle Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, Friday, 1:15– 6 pm.
- Watch the movie Mulan for free at Mill Valley Library, Friday, 3 pm.
- See the Disney animated movie The Aristocats for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- The Hot Takes headline Marinwood's Music in the Park, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes perform at Sausalito's Jazz & Blues by the Bay, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- Experience Disney's 1940 movie Fantasia at the historic Paramount Theater movie palace in Oakland, Friday, 7 pm.
- Join rangers for an evening walk at Ring Mountain Preserve in Tiburon, Friday, 8:15–9 pm.
Pick organic strawberries at Blue Marble Acres in West Marin to, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
Saturday, June 27
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- Head to Blue Marble Acres in West Marin to pick your own amazing organic strawberries, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Sausalito Art & Harbor Days features music, art, and local makers, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Morgan Horse Ranch at Bear Valley in Point Reyes National Seashore, Saturday, 11 am.
- Children’s musician Megan Schonbohm performs at the SF public library Anza branch, Saturday, 2–3 pm.
- Maya Latin Tribute Band perform at Hot Amphitheater Nights in Novato, Saturday, 5–7 pm.
Sunday, June 28
- Shop for organically grown produce and more at the Sunday Marin Farmer's Market at the Civic Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate Pride at San Francisco's iconic parade and celebration, Sunday, 10:30 am (parade start) & noon–6 pm (festival).
- Join the community to honor the Summer Solstice at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes Station, Sunday, 2–5 pm.
- Ruth Gerson performs a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
Splash and play at the Spring Lake Water Park in Santa Rosa, Friday–Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
