Marin Weekend Family Fun for July 11–13
Swim, picnic and play at Morton's Warm Springs in Glen Ellen.
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
- Head to the Wine Country town of Glen Ellen for a day of old-fashioned swimming fun at Morton's Warm Springs Resort.
- Dive in and cool off a the McNears Beach pool in San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Flynn Creek Circus returns to Sausalito with The Bridge, a whimsical, family-friendly fairytale with incredible acrobatics, Saturday, 1 & 5 pm and Sunday, 2 & 5 pm.
- Visit downtown San Anselmo for live concerts from Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Marin Shakespeare presents A Midsummer Night's Dream at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm.
- Cut your own lavender and explore the labyrinth and gardens at Bees N Blooms Farm in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am–6:30 pm.
Friday, July 11
- Meet the Tam Van at Roy's Redwoods Preserve for hands-on activities and learning, Friday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in the Park at Boyle Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Ka-Hon performs a kids' show at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am & noon.
- Tackle the inflatable water obstacle course at Hamilton Community Pool in Novato, Friday, 1:15–6 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to the Summer Movie Series-A Bug's Life, Mill Valley Library's Creekside Room, Friday, 3–4:30 pm.
- Celebrate Bastille Day at Belden Place in downtown San Francisco, Friday, 4:30–8:30 pm.
- Creekside Fridays in Tam Valley presents the Fog City Swampers, Friday, 5 pm.
- Dennis Johnson & the Revelators perform at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay series in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See the movie The Laat Unicorn for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Sol Horizon performs at Marinwood's free Music in the Park concert, Friday, 6–8 pm.
Saturday, July 12
- Bring the little ones for Sing & Stomp, a free music and movement class at Larkspur Library, Saturday, 10 am.
- Enjoy French food, art, entertainment and more at Bastille Day, Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco, 11 am–7 pm.
- Design and make a garden stepping stone with Goodie's Kid's Club at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- Bring a picnic and enjoy the movie Shrek outside on the big screen on Weill Lawn, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, 5 pm. (Lawn tickets $6 per person, 12 and under are free)
- Celebrate summer with a campfire and marshmallow roast at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 7 pm.
Connect with nature and have fun with activities for the whole family at Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden, Sunday 1–4 pm.
Sunday, July 13
- Hike to a pancake breakfast with a view at the West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais, Sunday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Browse for treasures at the outdoor Antique French Market in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Take a family walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Indian Tree Preserve in Novato, Sunday, 10 am–1 pm.
- The Petaluma Art & Garden Festival returns with art, music, food, and fun, Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Connect with nature and have fun with activities for the whole family at Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden, Sunday 1–4 pm.
- Enjoy a free outdoor concert in Belvedere Park with the Hip Service, Sunday, 4–8 pm.
- Bubba's Taxi performs a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
