Marin Weekend Family Fun for February 21–23
Disney on Ice brings "Magic in the Stars" to the Oakland Arena this weekend.
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. Note that many of these events require advance registration and some may depend on weather conditions so make sure you check with the organizer before you go.
All Weekend
- Disney on Ice brings "Magic in the Stars" to Oakland Arena, Friday, 6:30 pm, Saturday 11 am, 3 pm & 6:30 pm, Sunday 11 am & 3 pm.
- Have a blast riding the rides at the Petaluma Spring Carnival at the Fairgrounds, Friday, 5–10 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- See the animated movie Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) on the big screen at the Lark Theatre in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday 3 pm.
- Learn about elephant seals at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore, Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm.
- See Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach live on stage at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm.
- The Marin Symphony performs John Williams' music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more at Marin Center, Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday, 3 pm.
Friday, February 21
- Bring the little ones (0–3) for Itsy Bitsy Storytime at the Larkspur Library, 10–10:20 am.
- Sing and stomp with musician Emily Bonn at San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
- Mill Valley Library presents a free screening of Disney's The Princess and the Frog in honor of Black History Month, Friday, 3–4:30 pm.
Saturday, February 22
- Take a bayside birding hike on Turtleback Nature Trail at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 8–10 am.
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live family entertainment at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Enjoy a spring magic show with magician Mike Della Penna at Novato City Hall, Saturday, 10 & 11:30 am.
- Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Lunar New Year parade in Oakland's Chinatown, Saturday, 10 am.
- Take a family winter nature walk at the Montini Preserve in Sonoma (meet at General Vallejo's Home), Saturday, noon–1:30 pm.
- Join Mill Valley Library for Family Storytime in the Children's Room. Saturday, 2–2:30 pm.
- Drop the kids off for after-hours fun at Kids' Night at the Museum at the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Saturday, 5:30–9 pm.
- Explore the solar system at a public star party at Robert Ferguson Observatory at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood, Saturday, 7–10 pm.
Sponsor: The Marin Symphony performs John Williams' music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and more at Marin Center, Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday, 3 pm.
Sunday, February 23
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Have coffee with a ranger at Deer Island Preserve in Novato, Sunday, 8–10 am.
- Mingle with marvelous mutts at the Milo at the Mart adoption event at Marin Country Mart, Sunday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Get up close and personal with newts at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley (included with admission; no reservations required), Sunday, noon–3 pm.
- Learn about parents and pups at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands, Sunday, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm or 2:30 pm.
- Catch a screening of The Princess and the Frog in the theater at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Sunday, 2 pm.
