Marin Weekend Family Fun for June 20–22
The Petaluma Fair takes place this weekend. Photo courtesy of Will Bucquoy.
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
- The Petaluma Fair is back with plenty of family fun including carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more. Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Circus Bella returns to Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco with a free, outdoor show "Hoopla", Friday, noon & Saturday, noon & 2:15
- Experience Marin Shakespeare's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Forest Meadows in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sunday, 5 pm (family day)
- Transcendence Theatre Company brings a mosaic of music to the Field of Dreams at Broadway's Best Night Ever, Friday–Sunday, 7:30 pm.
- Step into the incredible world of bubbles at Bubblefest at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- Enjoy live entertainment, dining, shopping, and community in downtown San Anselmo at Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
Friday, June 20
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in Hauke Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the kiddos for inflatable fun at the pool obstacle course at Hamilton Pool, Novato, 1:15–5 pm.
- See the movie Scooby-Doo: Camp Scare at the Mill Valley Library, Friday, 3–4:30 pm.
- Friday Movie Night returns to Marin Country Mart with a screening of The Muppet Movie, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- King Dream performs a free concerton Novato's Civic Green on Sherman Avenue, Friday, 6–8 pm.
- Experience the golden hour on the farm at Bees N Blooms' Sunset Fridays, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- The Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band performs in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park at Jazz & Blues by the Bay, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
U-pick organic raspberries opens for the season at Boring Farm in Sebastopol. Reservations required!
Saturday, June 21
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm, Sebastopol, Saturday at 9 am–1 pm. Reservations required.
- Enjoy live family entertainment and shop at Saturday's Marin Country Mart farmers market, Larkspur Landing, Saturday 9:30–10:30 am.
- Your family is invited to a party where every family shines at Pride at Bay Area Discovery Museum, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Get up close with a variety of incredible aircraft at the Petaluma Airport Bash, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Explore the sights, sounds, and signs of summer in a Junior Ranger Program at China Camp State Park, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Internet puppet sensation Kermy Crashout hosts a lively storytime for kids at Cinelounge Tiburon, Saturday, 10:30–11:15 am.
- Enjoy eco-fun for the whole family at Belvedere Tiburon Library's Green Fest, Saturday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Come celebrate as Haopinaka brings the spirit of aloha to the Novato Library, Saturday, 11 am–noon.
- Visit Makers Market at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard for unique handcrafted finds, live music, and kids' activities, Saturday, 11 am–5 pm.
Sunday, June 22
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Connect with nature and enjoy family fun at Sunday Funday at Sonoma Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen, Sunday, 1–4 pm.
- Great North Special performs a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm.
