Marin Weekend Family Fun for February 7–9
Share the love at a Valentine's Day-themed Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch in Muir Beach, Saturday, 9:30 am–1 pm.
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
- Experience incredible lighted art in a free event in downtown Napa, Saturday, 6–10 pm, Sunday 6–9 pm.
- Head out to Point Reyes National Seashore for whale and elephant seal watching, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
Friday, February 7
- Sing and stomp with musician Emily Bonn at the San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
- Dance along to music for kids from Soul4Kidz in Robin Sweeny Park in Sausalito, Friday, 11 am–noon.
- See Pixar's Soul in a free screening at Mill Valley Library (popcorn included!), Friday, 3 pm.
Saturday, February 8
- Enjoy live kids music with Megan Schoenbohm (9:30–10:30 am) and shop at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Share the love at a Valentine's Day-themed Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch in Muir Beach, Saturday, 9:30 am–1 pm.
- Step back in time to the Civil War era at Fort Point's Living History Weekend, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate Darwin's birthday with a paleontology Junior Ranger program at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- See Roald Dahl's classic tale James and the Giant Peach live on stage at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco, Saturday, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm.
- Get a head start on Valentine's Day with an art and science extravaganza at the Randall Museum in San Francisco, Saturday, 10:30 am–4 pm.
- Join us for an interactive kids' program (music, dance, culture, and storytelling) led by music and dance educator Tina Rogers. For all ages, free. Novato City Hall, 11 am–noon.
- Celebrate Lunar New Year with lion dancing, a free paper lantern craft, and more at Union Square in San Francisco, Saturday 11 am–2 pm.
- Explore the seasonal wetlands at Sonoma State Historic Park, Saturday, 11 am.
- Welcome the Year of the Snake with a lion dance performance at Mill Valley Library, Saturday, 11:15 am
- Create a DIY Valentine's Day craft at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- It's Poppy Store's (Larkspur Landing) favorite holiday and to celebrate they're hosting heart-shaped cookie decorating for the littles, 3–6 pm.
Bring the family for a Ranger led walk around Lake Lagunitas on Sunday from 10–11:30 am.
Sunday, February 9
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Browse for treasures at the French Market, Marin's outdoor antique market, in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Join Ranger John McConneloug for a guided, family-friendly hike around Lake Lagunitas! Meet at Lake Lagunitas Picnic Tables. 10–11:30 am.
- Take a family walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Roy's Redwoods in San Geronimo, Sunday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA's Free Family Day, Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Make Valentine's Day arts and crafts at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Sunday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dance performances at the Cal Academy in Golden Gate Park (included with museum admission), Sunday, noon & 2 pm.
- Learn about parents and pups at the Marine Mammal Center's Marine Science Sunday, noon & 2 pm (advance reservations required).
- The Oakland Chinatown Lantern Festival welcomes the Year of the Snake with food, dancing, music, and more, Sunday, 3–8 pm.
