Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for June 19–21
The Petaluma Fair takes place this weekend, June 18–21.
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Father's Day Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
*Check out our Marin Father's Day Guide 2026 here!
All Weekend
- The Petaluma Fair is back with plenty of family fun including carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more. Friday–Sunday, 11 am–11 pm.
- Circus Bella returns to Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco with a free, outdoor show "Hoopla", Friday, noon & Saturday, noon & 2:15
- Experience Marin Shakespeare's production of As You Like It at Forest Meadows in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm.
- Enjoy dragon boat racing, cultural activities, local vendors, and family-friendly programming at Lake Merced in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm.
- See the steam-powered sawmill in action, learn about blacksmithing, meet the animals, and more at Sturgeon's Mill in Sebastopol, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- Celebrate San Francisco's historic North Beach neighborhood at the 70th annual North Beach Festival, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–7 pm.
- Enjoy live entertainment, dining, shopping, and community in downtown San Anselmo at Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
Friday, June 19
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in Hauke Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the family to the Sonoma Community Center for a free outdoor concert with lively music and interactive fun for all ages, Friday, 11 am.
- Enjoy a free concert with Chelle! & Friends at the Children's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, 2 shows: 11 am & noon.
- Get hands-on with Japanese culture and enjoy live performances at Japan Day in Japan Center in San Francisco, Friday. noon–5 pm
- Creekside Fridays returns to Tam Valley with food, fun, and live music by Pacific Standard, Friday, 5:30 pm.
- Friday Movie Night returns to Marin Country Mart with a screening of Babe, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- Experience the golden hour on the farm at Bees N Blooms' Sunset Fridays, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Ron Rosson & Musiq For The Soul perform in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park at Jazz & Blues by the Bay, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
Have a picnic and celebrate dad this Father's Day in Marin!
Saturday, June 20
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm, Sebastopol, Saturday at 9 am–1 pm. Reservations required.
- Enjoy live family entertainment and shop at Saturday's Marin Country Mart farmers market, Larkspur Landing, Saturday 9:30–10:30 am.
- Celebrate well-being, joy, and family time at the Wellness Wonderland Family Fair in Novato, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Your family is invited to a party where every family shines at Pride at Bay Area Discovery Museum, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Bring the whole family and your pet to celebrate the summer at the Fun & Fitness Fest at Little Marina Green in San Francisco, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- See classic cars along the waterfront at the free Tiburon Classic Car Show, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Visit Makers Market at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard for unique handcrafted finds, live music, and kids' activities, Saturday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Torpedo Wharf performs a free outdoor concert under the redwoods at Peri Park in Fairfax, Saturday, noon–6 pm.
- Feed the animals on a guided tour at Deep Roots Farm in Penngrove, Saturday, 1:30–2:30 pm.
- Spend Golden Hour on the Ranch at Marin French Cheese Company, with food, drinks, live music, and gorgeous sunset views, Saturday, 4–9 pm.
Sunday, June 21 (Father's Day)
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate Father's Day at Marin Country Mart with burgers, beer, oysters, wine, and live music under the Big Tent, Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Spend Father's Day surrounded by classic cars and award-winning cabs at Larson Family Winery in Sonoma, Sunday, 11 am–1 pm.
- The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents Music of Grateful Dead for Kids at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, Sunday, 11:30 am (doors open at 11 am).
- The Mountain Play's final performance of The Wizard of Oz takes place Sunday at 1 pm.
- Celebrate Juneteenth in downtown Tiburon with music, activities, living history, and more, Sunday, 3–7 pm.
- Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond kicks off Belvedere's summer Concerts in the Park series, Sunday, 4 pm.
- Boot Juice performs a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
