Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for July 10–12
Swim, picnic and play at Morton's Warm Springs in Glen Ellen.
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Head to the Wine Country town of Glen Ellen for a day of old-fashioned swimming fun at Morton's Warm Springs Resort.
- Bring the family to "Dinos Rule!" featuring 21 life-size animatronic dinosaurs at the San Francisco Zoo, 10 am–5 pm.
- Dive in and cool off a the McNears Beach pool in San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Join the Little Prince and Le Petit Cirque at the Children's Creativity Museum in San Francisco, Friday–Sunday, 11 am & 2 pm.
- Visit the New Farm in San Francisco for books, live music, and goats on Library Day, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Garden Bros Circus sets up their big top tent at the Petaluma Fairgrounds, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Visit downtown San Anselmo for live concerts from Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Marin Shakespeare presents As You Like It at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm.
- Cut your own lavender and explore the labyrinth and gardens at Bees N Blooms Farm in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am–6:30 pm.
- Experience A Midsummer Night’s Dream under the redwoods in a free show at Peri Park in Fairfax, Friday–Sunday, 7 pm.
Friday, July 10
- Ka-Hon performs a kids' show at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am & noon.
- Tackle the inflatable water obstacle course at Hamilton Community Pool in Novato, Friday, 1:15–6 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to the Summer Movie Series: The Rescuers Down Under, at Mill Valley Library, Friday, 3–4:30 pm.
- Creekside Fridays in Tam Valley presents Juke Joint, Friday, 5:30 pm.
- GG Amos performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay series in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See the movie The Last Unicorn for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Sean Carscadden Trio performs a free concert on the green in downtown Novato, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- The Seismics perform at Marinwood's free Music in the Park concert, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- The San Rafael Summer Market returns to 4th Street with food and live music, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- See the classic movie Mrs. Doubtfire at the Paramount Theater movie palace in Oakland, Friday, 7 pm.
Visit downtown San Anselmo for live concerts from Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
Saturday, July 11
- Head to Blue Marble Acres in West Marin to pick your own amazing organic strawberries, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Hike or bike to the historic West Point Inn on Mt. Tam for a benefit ice cream social, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Join The Freight's Education team for a full day of free festivities and music in Berkeley, Saturday, noon–4:30 pm.
- Enjoy a day of lively tunes and summer vibes at the Cline Country Bluegrass Festival at Cline Family Cellars in Sonoma, Saturday, 1–8 pm.
- Join Ranger Rocky for an exciting kite-themed afternoon at Upton Beach, Saturday, 3–5 pm.
- See Zootopia and Zootopia 2 outside on the big screen at Sonoma State University's Weil Hall Lawn in Rohnert Park, 5 pm.
- Explore the summer night sky at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 8:30–9:30 pm.
Hike or bike to the historic West Point Inn on Mt. Tam for a benefit ice cream social, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
Sunday, July 12
- Browse for treasures at the outdoor French Market Marin in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- The Petaluma Art & Garden Festival returns with art, music, food, and fun, Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Ferry Fest brings live music, family activities, vintage vendors, and more to the SF Ferry Building, Sunday, noon–6 pm.
- Connect with nature and have fun with activities for the whole family at Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden, Sunday 1–4 pm.
- Enjoy a free outdoor concert in Belvedere Park with the Big Crush, Sunday, 4–8 pm.
- Great North Special performs a free concert at Corte Madera Town Park, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
- Take a guided night hike at General Vallejo's Home and Montini Preserve in Sonoma, Sunday, 7 pm.
