Marin Weekend Family Fun for August 22–24
Hiking with kids in Marin: Tomales Bay Trailhead in Pt. Reyes.
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
- Circus Vargas returns to the Bay Area with their new show "Hollywood Dreams" at Petaluma Fairgrounds, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Pack a picnic and take a family hike to Tomales Bay Trailhead in Pt. Reyes.
- Swim, picnic and relax at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael. Admission and swimming are free. 7 am–8 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Experience Shakespeare's As You Like It outdoors in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm. Free.
Friday, August 22
- 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.
- Swim, splash and relax with the family at Hamilton Pool, Novato, 5–7 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 Shaun the Sheep and create a sheep crafts 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.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Death and Taxes Swing Band performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See Moana 2 and enjoy a family campout at Corte Madera Town Park, Friday, dusk.
Swim, play and relax at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael. Free parking and swimming.
Saturday, August 23
- 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.
- Celebrate all things guinea pig at Marin Humane's 14th annual Bay Area Pignic, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Learn to build a sandcastle with Marin Parks rangers at Upton Beach, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Berkeley Humane brings 25+ local shelters and rescue groups for the Bark Around the Block Pet Adoption & Street Fair, 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.
- Meet WildCare's Animal Ambassadors at a special interactive presentation at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Saturday, 11 am–12:30 pm.
- Get creative at the Museum of Craft and Design's Make Art Family Day, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- San Francisco's Chinatown celebrates the Hungry Ghost Festival with a parade, art, performances, and more, Saturday, 4–9 pm.
- Book Passage in Corte Madera presents an exclusive book reading of the inaugural Chubby Bubbies adventure, Saturday, 4–5 pm.
- Bring the whole family for live music, local food, and wine at Sunsets at Larson, Larson Family Winery, Sonoma, Saturday 5–7 pm.
Sunday, August 24
- 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 about marine mammals of San Francisco Bay at Marine Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm.
- Learn all about Cub Scouts and launch model rockets at South Hamilton Park in Novato, Sunday, 1–3 pm.
- Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
