Marin Weekend Family Fun for February 24–25
(photo: Disney on Ice) Disney on Ice brings both Frozen and Encanto 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 both Frozen and Encanto to Oakland Arena, Friday, 6:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am, 3 pm & 6:30 pm.
- Enjoy live entertainment, activities, and shopping at the Chinatown Community Street Fair, Saturday, 10 am–4:30 pm, Sunday, 9 am–5 pm.
- Learn about elephant seals at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am & 2 pm.
- TreasureFest returns to Treasure Island for a weekend of music, entertainment, food, art, and shopping, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
Saturday, February 24
- 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.
- Join Mill Valley Library for Family Storytime in the Children's Room. Saturday, 2–2:30 pm.
- Experience the sounds of old time Black fiddle and banjo music at a free concert at Novato Library, Saturday, 3–4 pm.
- Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the annual San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, Saturday, 5:15–8 pm.
Sunday, February 25
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Introduce the kiddos to the music of the Grateful Dead + more at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, Sunday, 11:30 am.
- Learn about parents and pups at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands, Sunday, noon & 2 pm
- Join Mill Valley Library for an all-ages Lunar New Year Celebration with Mamahuhu, Sunday, 12:30–2 pm (registration required)
- See Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure live on stage at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco, Sunday, 2 pm.