Marin Weekend Family Fun for August 11–13
The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair, an old fashioned country festival takes place this weekend.
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this weekend, August 11–13, 2023. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Circus Vargas sets up its big top tent with its new show "Bonjour Paris!" at the Village at Corte Madera (August 2–21), Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Experience a "Jurassic Jubilee" at the final weekend of the 2023 Sonoma County Fair, Friday–Sunday, noon–11 pm.
- Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: The Full Monty takes place at Beltane Ranch in Glen Ellen, Friday–Sunday, 5 pm.
- The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair celebrates its 50th anniversary at Ragle Ranch Regional Park in Sebastopol, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Experience Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet outdoors in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm.
Friday, August 11
- Red Panda Acrobats perform a free kids' show at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am & 12:15 pm.
- Tam Valley's final Creekside Friday event of the season features food, fun, and music by Marble Party, Friday, 5:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see Moana for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Blues is a Woman performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8:30 pm.
- See Pixar's Finding Nemo for free on the lawn at the Mill Valley Community Center, Friday, 8 pm.
- Pack a picnic and blanket for Family Movie Night's Grease at Creek Park in San Anselmo, 8 pm.
Experience a "Jurassic Jubilee" at the final weekend of the 2023 Sonoma County Fair, Friday–Sunday, noon–11 pm.
Saturday, August 12
- Take a walk through time at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 9–10:30 am.
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9–1 pm.
- See Pixar's Finding Dory at the Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, Saturday, 1 pm.
- Meet live bats and owls and enjoy live music and activities at the Nature & Community Fair at Sonoma State Historic Park, Saturday, 4–7:30 pm.
Sunday, August 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.
- Hike to a pancake breakfast at Mt. Tam's West Point Inn, Sunday, 9 am–1 pm
- Browse for treasures and enjoy live entertainment and food at the Outdoor Antique French Market at Marin Center, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Join SFMOMA for art-making and storytelling at Second Sundays for Families, Sunday, 10:30 am–3 pm.
- Learn about the marine mammals of San Francisco Bay at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm.
- Get to know Marin County Parks and make cake pops at McNears Beach in San Rafael, Sunday, noon–2 pm.
- Steelin' Chicago performs a free concert in Belvedere Park, Sunday, 4 pm.
- Bonnie Hayes and Friends perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
