Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for September 11–13
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay is open for fall family fun, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 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
- Play at Rodeo Beach, take a hike and visit the free Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands this weekend.
- The outdoor music of Flower Piano returns to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Friday–Sunday, 7:30 am–6 pm.
- Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay is open for fall family fun, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Circus Caballero performs in its big top tent at the Petaluma Fairgrounds, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Experience a historic 1920s steam-powered sawmill under the redwoods at Sturgeon's Mill in Sebastopol, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Cheer on your favorite players as you watch the US Open tennis finals at Marin Country Mart, Saturday, 1:30 pm & Sunday, 11 am.
Friday, September 11
- The Larkspur Library offers Family Storytime with favorite stories, songs, and rhymes, Friday, 10–10:30 am.
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in Hauke Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- See Curious George for free at Movie Night at Marin Country Mart in the Big Tent, Larkspur Landing, Friday, 6 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Mike "Spiderman" Robinson* performs at the final Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8:30 pm.
- Head to Sun Valley Park in San Rafael for a free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2, Friday, 7:30 pm.
The outdoor music of Flower Piano returns to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Friday–Sunday, 7:30 am–6 pm.
Saturday, September 12
- Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol offers an Honeycrisp and Fuji apple u-pick, Saturday, 8:30 am–12 pm (discount code PIPS, reservations required).
- Bring the family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market and enjoy complimentary children's programming and live music while you shop, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island with food trucks, kite flying, views, music, a free ferry ride, and more, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- The SF Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival returns to Clement Street with food, shopping, entertainment, and Mid-Autumn festivities, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Visit the Google Campus in Mountain View for the free community Endless Summer Festival, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
- Head to Fairfax Library for a Repair Fair and Halloween swap, Saturday, 1–4 pm.
- Candlestick Point State Recreation Area in San Francisco hosts a free day of kite flying fun, Saturday, 1–4 pm.
- Novato's Hamilton Amphitheater hosts an opera experience for the whole family, Saturday, 4 pm.
- Enjoy the end of summer with an entertaining campfire program with songs and marshmallow roast at the Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 6:30 pm.
Sunday, September 13
- 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.
- Browse for treasures at the Antique French Market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Find your flow with free yoga at the Presidio in San Francisco, Sunday, 10–11 am.
- See a screening of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom and create your own Matisse landscape at SFMOMA, Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness at Mart Littles Yoga at Marin Country Mart, Sunday, 10:30 am.
- Visit Sebastopol Grange to celebrate Sonoma apples! Kids can engage in hands-on activities and even press apple juice! Free. Sunday, 1–4 pm.
- Bring a blanket, picnic and the family to free Opera in the Park, Robin Williams Meadow in Golden Gate Park, Sunday, 1:30–3:30 pm.
Pick organic apples at Gold Ridge Organic Farm in Sebastopol on Saturday from 8 am–1 pm (reservations required).
