Marin Weekend & Bay Area Family Fun for August 21–23
Register for u-pick apples at Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol.
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
- Swim, picnic and relax at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael. Admission and swimming are free. 7 am–8 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Friday–Sunday, 11 am–6 pm.
- See the family movie Muppet Treasure Island on the big screen at the Lark Theater, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 2:30 pm.
- Visit the Tam Van at Roy's Redwoods Preserve in Woodacre, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Head to Oakland's Chinatown for a street festival with lion dancers, food, and family-friendly activities, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Travel back in time to Gold Rush-era California at the San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35. Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Drop-in for swimming and waterslide fun at the Marinwood Community Pool in San Rafael, Saturday & Sunday, 12–5 pm.
- Celebrate the Summer of Love at Pier 39 with live music, a DIY tie-dye station, food and drink, and more, Saturday & Sunday, noon–7 pm.
- Experience Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost outdoors in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm. Free.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
Friday, August 21
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Pack a pcnic and enjoy live music, entertainment, vendors, and activities at Strawberry Community Night, Friday, 4:30–8 pm.
- Mill Valley comes alive on Friday Night with Miller Nights, featuring a DJ, kids' activities, shopping, and dining, Friday 5–8 pm.
- Learn about animals and enjoy live music, activities, and fun at the SF Zoo's Sunset Fridays, Friday, 5–7 pm.
- Visit Main Street in downtown Tiburon for dining, music, face painting, games, and more fun, Friday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see One Hundred and One Dalmations (1961) under the big tent at Marin Country Mart's Friday Movie Night, 6 pm.
- Join Marinwood for Music in the Park with Late for the Train, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- Anthony Arya performs a free outdoor concert on the Novato Civic Green, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Big Blu Soul Revue performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See Disney's The Parent Trap (1998) outdoors on the Marina Green in San Francisco, Friday, 7 pm.
- Bring the family for swimming and a movie featuring Finding Dory at the Petaluma Swim Center, Friday, at sunset.
Heritage Day Festival returns with lion dancers, Chinese food, traditional music, games, and more at China Camp State Park, San Rafael, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
Saturday, August 22
- Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol offers an Honeycrisp and Fuji apple u-pick, Saturday, 8:30–11:30 am (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, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- Enjoy art music, food, shopping, and more at Sausalito Art & Harbor Days, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Come pick your own amazing tomatoes at Blue Marble Acres Farm in West Marin (Novato/Petaluma), Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- China Camp State Park in San Rafael comes alive as the Heritage Day Festival returns with lion dancers, Chinese food, traditional music, games, and more! Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- The Nicasio Country Fair takes place on the ball field and features music, a BBQ, baby animals, vendors, silent auction, and much more, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm..
- Join Ranger Rocky for an afternoon of kite flying fun at Upton Beach, Saturday, noon–2 pm.
- Bring the whole family for live music, local food, and wine at Sunsets at Larson, Larson Family Winery, Sonoma, Saturday 5–7 pm.
- Celebrate the last days of summer with a campfire, songs, and a marshmallow roast at the Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 7 pm.
Sunday, August 23
- 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.
- Learn the fundamental skills of beach volleyball with Marin Parks rangers at Upton Beach, Sunday, noon–2 pm.
- Learn about marine mammals of San Francisco Bay at Marine Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, 10:30 am, noon & 2 pm.
- Jackie Green performs a free concert at Corte Madera Town Park, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
Swim, play and relax at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael. Free parking and swimming.
