Marin Weekend Family Fun for June 6–8
Splash and play at the Hamilton Community Pool 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.
All Weekend
- Pick your own organic cherries at Dwelley Family Farms'a TKs orchard in Brentwood, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–4 pm.
- See Pixar's Cars 2 on the big screen at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 3 pm.
- The Fairfax Festival & Ecofest returns with a parade, music, food and drink, arts and crafts, kids' entertainment, Ecofest, and flea market, Saturday & Sunday, starting at 10 am
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- The free Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music returns to downtown Novato, Saturday, 11 am–7 pm, Sunday, 11 am–6 pm.
- Novato's Hamilton Pool opens for the summer season this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, noon–5 pm.
Friday, June 6
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in the Park, Hauke Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Enjoy a free performance from Red Panda Acrobats at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, 2 shows: 11 am & noon.
- Bring the family for Concert on the Green with the Anthony Arya Band, Novato Civic Green on Sherman, 6–8 pm.
- June 6: Annie Sampson and her Band perform in Sausalito's Gabrielson Park at Jazz & Blues by the Bay, Friday, 6:30–8 pm
- Bring a picnic and enjoy a self-guided stroll through the lavender fields at dusk, Bees N Blooms Sunset Fridays, 6–9 pm in Santa Rosa.
- Enjoy a free screening of the family movie Flow at Fairfax's Contratti Ball Field, Friday 8 pm (or whenever it gets dark enough)
Saturday, June 7
- Pick your own delicious organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- Bring the family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market and enjoy complimentary children's programming and live music while you shop, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Kick off Juneteenth celebrations with food vendors and family fun activities at the Ferry Building in San Francisco,. Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Come to Bon Air Center in Greenbrae to admire classic.British cars at Brits by the Bay, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Enjoy some agua fresca with Marin Parks rangers at Lagoon Park in San Rafael near the Civic Center, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Show your Rosie spirit and celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Tour the Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands and learn about Cold War history from veterans, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Stock up on books for summer reading at the Bay Area Pop-Up Book Fair at the Presidio Sports Basement, Saturday, 1–4 pm.
- Join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing at Presidio Tunnel Tops, Saturday, 8:30–11:30 pm.
Sunday, June 8
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Browse for treasures and enjoy live entertainment and food at the Outdoor Antique French Market at Marin Center, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm
- Enjoy a day of art and family fun at SFMOMA's Free Family Day, Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Get hands-on with art at Marin MOCA's Free Family Day in San Rafael, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
- The Western Weekend Parade takes place in Point Reyes Station, Sunday, noon (arrive early to get your spot).
- Celebrate International Children's Day with games, activities, raffles, and more surprises at the Sonoma Barracks, Sunday, noon–4 pm.
- Greg Loiacono and Sting Ray perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm
