Marin Weekend Family Fun for July 18–20
Visit the towering redwoods without the Muir Woods crowds at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville.
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
- Dive in and cool off a the McNears Beach pool in San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Visit the towering redwoods without the Muir Woods crowds at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville.
- Explore the new All Aboard! exhibit at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Friday–Sunday, 11:30 am–6:30 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Celebrate the opening of Outpost Meadows at Presidio Tunnel Tops with music, lawn games, art, and more, Saturday & Sunday, noon–4 pm.
- Flynn Creek Circus comes to Rohnert Park with "The Bridge," a whimsical, family-friendly fairytale with incredible acrobatics, Saturday, 1 & 5 pm and Sunday, 1 & 4 pm.
Friday, July 18
- Bring the little ones to Itsy Bitsy Storytime at the Larkspur Library, 10 am
- Unique Derique performs two kids' shows at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am & noon.
- Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, 1–6 pm.
- Climb aboard your favorite trucks, heavy machinery, and emergency vehicles while meeting the heroes who keep Mill Valley safe, Mill Valley Community Center, Friday, 4–7 pm.
- Bermudagrass Triangle performs at the Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Enjoy a free concert by Papa Joe and the New Deal on the Novato Civic Green, Friday, 6–8 pm.
Picnic, relax on the hammocks and play on the playground at Stafford Lake Park in Novato this weekend. (Free entry)
Saturday, July 19
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- Bring the family to Touch-A-Truck event at Pickleweed Park, San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Shop unique goods from talented makers while you enjoy views of Mt. Tam and live music at Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Saturday, 11 am–5 pm
- Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles at CuriOddysey in San Mateo is an outdoor celebration filled with science, sunshine, and sudsy fun, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- The Creative Youth Celebration at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is a day filled with creativity, inspiration, and fun, Saturday, noon–5 pm.
- The free Hayes Valley Carnival celebrates its 114th anniversary with two thrilling circus performances, games, ice cream, and more, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Spend an evening under the stars listening to your favorite Fab Four tunes at Beatles in the Park in San Anselmo, Saturday, 6–9 pm.
Sunday, July 20
- Shop for organically grown produce and more at the Sunday Marin Farmer's Market at Northgate Mall (this Sunday only) in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Join Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley for their annual trapeze arts show with Les Arielles on Five Dollar Day, Sunday, 11:30 am–2:30 pm.
- Circus Bella presents a free circus performance in San Francisco's Salesforce Park, Sunday, 1 & 3 pm.
- Kanekoa performs a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
