Marin Weekend Family Fun for July 19–21
Take a walk to the amazing Pt. Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands.
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
- Take a hike to the Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands, Friday, 12:30–3:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–3:30 pm.
- Flynn Creek Circus presents The Heavy Lift, a comic Private detective story in the film noire style in Sausalito, Saturday 1 & 5 pm and Sunday 1 & 4 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Friday–Sunday, 10:30 am–5:30 pm.
- Get your roller disco on with the Church of Eight Wheels at Crissy Field in the Presidio, Friday–Sunday, 5–7 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Marin Shakespeare presents Much Ado About Nothing at Forest Meadows Amphitheater in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm.
Friday, July 19
- Unique Derique performs two kids' shows at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am & noon.
- Learn about local wildlife with WildCare at Marin City Library, Friday, 1–2:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, 1:15–7 pm.
- Meet animals, ride the carousel, play, and enjoy live entertainment at the SF Zoo's Sunset Friday, Friday, 5–7 pm.
- The West Coast Caravan of All Stars performs at the Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see the movie Stuart Little for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- Enjoy a free concert by Sol Horizon on the Novato Civic Green, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- Watch a free screening of the movie Shrek in Petaluma's Lucchesi Park, Friday, 7 pm.
- Take a twiliight nature hike at General Vallejo's home in Sonoma, Sunday, 7 pm
Picnic, relax on the hammocks and play on the playground at Stafford Lake Park in Novato this weekend. (Free entry)
Saturday, July 20
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate AAPI culture and the legendary Bruce Lee at the free Joy on Joice Street Fair in Chinatown, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- The free Hayes Valley Carnival celebrates its 113th anniversary with two thrilling circus performances, games, ice cream, and more, Saturday, noon–5 pm.
- Enjoy a free Pier Party and concert with Tracy Cruz and the Mercury Blues at Fisherman's Wharf, Saturday, 3–7 pm
- Movies at the Green presents an outdoor screening of Barbie at Sonoma State University, Saturday, 5 pm.
Sunday, July 21
- 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.
- Shop for fresh produce at the new Sausalito Farmers Market, Dunphy Park, 8 am–1 pm.
- Come to Marin Country Mart for a Sunday lunch with the food trucks overlooking the Bay, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Celebrate Jewish culture with food, live music, activities, and more at the Tiburon Jewish Festival, Sunday, 1–4 pm.
- Experience Japanese culture with free live performances at Japan Center Mall in San Francisco, Sunday, 1–5 pm.
- Jam poolside at Strawberry Rec with the Fog City Swampers, Sunday, 2–4 pm.
- Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hot Cakes perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
- Experience nature's light show at Blithedale Canyon Preserve, Sunday, 7–9:30 pm.
