Marin Weekend Family Fun for August 23–25
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
- 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, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Shop and enjoy live entertainment and food at TreasureFest on Treasure Island, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Experience Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream outdoors in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm. Free.
Friday, August 23
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the kiddos to see Monsters, Inc. for free at Movie Night at the Mart, Larkspur Landing, Friday, 6 pm.
- Join Marinwood for Music in the Park with Mercy & the Heatbeats, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Mitch Woods performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8:30 pm.
- Take a twilight nature hike at General Vallejo's house in Sonoma, Friday, 7 pm.
- Free Movies in the Park: Kung Fu Panda 4 at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael (Spanish/English subtitles), 7–10 pm.
Swim, play and relax at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael. Free parking and swimming.
Saturday, August 24
- 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 2024 Bay Area Pignic, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Sing, stomp, jump and play with children's musician Emily Bonn at the Larkspur Library, 10 am.
- Head to College Avenue in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood for Rock-N-Stroll, featuring live music, art, activities, and popup vendors, Saturday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Sebastopol's Heirloom Apple Festival features apple products and treats, face painting, artisan crafts, a kids' booth, and more, Saturday, noon–5 pm.
- Saturdays in the City brings music and family friendly activities to Faxon Avenue (at Ocean Avenue), Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Bring your family to this year's Community Campout at the Mill Valley Community Center, Saturday 6 pm to Sunday. Reserve your spot here.
Sunday, August 25
- 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.
- Bring the kiddos to Train Time, an open play with Thomas the Train wooden toy collection, Belvedere Tiburon Library, 3–4 pm.
- Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
