Marin Weekend Family Fun for January 5–7
Hike to the amazing Fairway Waterfall in Novato
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
- Skate on the iceless skating rink at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Friday–Sunday, 9 am–4 pm.
- Go on an easy waterfall hike in Marin with the kiddos.
- Go whale watching at the Point Reyes Lighthouse, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
Friday, January 5
- Dance along to Soul4 Kids at Robin Sweeny Park in Sausalito, Friday, 11 am–noon
- Learn about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and show of your best out-of-this-world costume at Chabot Space & Science Center, Friday, 6–10 pm.
Saturday, January 6
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live kids' entertainment at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Learn about life under a log at a junior ranger program at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am-noon.
- Explore the seasonal marshlands of Sonoma State Historic Park in a junior ranger program, Saturday, 12 pm.
- Take a guided tour of the Cold-War-era Nike missile site in the Marin Headlands, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Join Mill Valley Library for a family storytime in the Children's Room, Saturday, 2–2:30 pm.
- Go on a Sunset tour of Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands, Saturday, 6–7:30 pm.
- Join Robert Ferguson Observatory for a star party at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood, Saturday, 7–10 pm.
Sunday, January 7
- Have hot chocolate with a ranger at Indian Valley Open Space Preserve in Novato, Sunday, 8–10 am.
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live music at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Explore McInnis Park in San Rafael on a New Year's Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Visit the historic Battery Townsley in the Marin Headlands at its monthly open house, Sunday, noon–4 pm.
