Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for July 24–26
Get your skate on at the summer Roller Disco Daze at the Marin County Fairgrounds, Friday–Sunday, noon–10 pm.
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
- Get your skate on at the summer Roller Disco Daze at the Marin County Fairgrounds, Friday–Sunday, noon–10 pm.
- 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, 11 am–6 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Immerse yourself in the world of orchids at the SF County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Flynn Creek Circus presents the Cricket & the Wren under the big top tent in Sausalito, Saturday, 1 & 5 pm, Sunday, 1 & 4 pm.
- See the movie Matilda, hosted by Danny DeVito and with the score performed live by the SF Symphony at Davies Hall in San Francisco, Saturday, 7:30 pm & Sunday, 2 pm.
Friday, July 24
- Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble performs a kids' show at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11:30 am & 12:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, Friday, 1:15– 6 pm.
- See the Pixar movie Brave at Mill Valley Library, Friday 3–4:30 pm.
- Creekside Fridays presents live music by SunHunter in Tam Valley, Friday, 5 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see Pixar's Up for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Juke Joint performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay series in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See Pixar's Inside Out at the Presidio's Civil War Parade Ground in San Francisco, Friday, 7 pm.
Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
Saturday, July 25
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- See, touch, and explore police vehicles, fire trucks, and even a helicopter at Touch-a-Truck in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Head to Blue Marble Acres in West Marin to pick your own amazing organic strawberries, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Bring the little ones to China Camp State Park in San Rafael for a Junior Ranger nature ramble, Saturday, 10:30–11:30 am.
- Sterling the Bubblesmith performs his unique show at the Fairfax Library, Saturday, 11 am–noon.
- The Petaluma Music Festival presents 14 acts on 3 different stages at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Saturday, 11:30 am–9:30 pm.
- Learn to play guitar at Village Green Park in Stinson Beach, Saturday, noon–2 pm.
- Sausalito Art & Harbor Days features music, art, and local makers, Saturday, 12–3 pm.
- Summer Brewfest returns to Marinwood Park in San Rafael (childcare available for ages 3–8), Saturday, 3–7 pm.
- Top Shelf Classics perform a free concert at Hot Amphitheater Nights in Novato's Hamilton neighborhood, Saturday, 5–7 pm.
- Experience the music of the Beatles in San Anselmo's Creek Park, Saturday, 6–9 pm.
Sunday, July 26
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live entertainment at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Join rangers for a guided nature walk on Eagle Rock Trail in San Rafael, Sunday, 9–11 am.
- Enjoy music, cuisine, and fun at the Tiburon Jewish Festival in Zelinsky Park, Sunday, 1–4 pm.
- Lucky Break performs a free concert in Corte Madera Town Park, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
Sterling the Bubblesmith performs his unique show at the Fairfax Library, Saturday, 11 am–noon.
