Marin Weekend Family Fun for August 9–11

The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair, an old fashioned country festival, takes place this weekend at Ragle Ranch Park 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

• Experience "The Greatest Fair on Earth" with carnival rides, animals, concerts, and more at the 2024 Sonoma County Fair, Friday–Sunday, noon–11 pm.
• Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
• The annual Gravenstein Apple Fair returns to Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
• The Curtain Theatre's free production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream takes place in Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm.

Friday, August 9

• Dance and dine under the lights with Neon Velvet in downtown San Rafael, Friday, 5–9 pm.
• Learn about animals and enjoy live music, activities, and fun at the SF Zoo's Sunset Fridays, Friday, 5–7 pm.
• The final Tam Valley Creekside Friday of the season features music by Marble Party, food, and fun, Friday, 5:30 pm.
• See a double-feature of Ratatouille and Barbie in San Anselmo's Creek Park, Friday, 5:30 pm.
• Join Marinwood for Music in the Park with La Mixta Criolla, Friday, 6–8 pm.
• Highwater Blues performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay series in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
• Bring the kiddos to see Pixar's Up for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.

Saturday, August 10

• Have coffee with a ranger at Santa Venetia Marsh Preserve in San Rafael, Saturday, 9–10:30 am.
• The Inverness Fair is a free community celebration with food, drink, music, activities, and much more, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
• Meet owls, visit the petting zoo, enjoy live music, and more at Sonoma State Historic Park's free Nature and Community Fair, Saturday, 4 pm.
• Get up close and personal with our nocturnal flying friends at Bat Night at Olompali State Historic Park, Saturday, 6–9 pm.
• Explore the solar system at a star party at Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, Saturday, 8–10 pm.

Sunday, August 11

• 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 delicious pancake breakfast at West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais, Sunday, 9 am–1 pm.
• Browse for treasures at the outdoor French antiques market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
• Learn to play beach volleyball or hone your skills with Marin Parks rangers at McNears Beach, Sunday, noon–2 pm.
• Visit the Presidio for a family friendly fiesta with music, dance, food trucks, and vendors, Sunday, 1–4 pm.
• Midnight Flyer performs a free concert in Belvedere Park, Sunday, 4 pm.
• See the movie Guardians of the Galaxy outside on the lawn at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, Sunday, 5 pm.
• The Coffis Brothers perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.