Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for June 5–7
Splash and play at the Hamilton Community Pool in Novat
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
- See Frozen 2 on the big screen at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 3 pm.
- Splash and play at the water park at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- Kick off the summer with the 48th annual Union Street Festival in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–7 pm.
- Celebrate Italian food and culture at Festa Italiana in San Francisco's North Beach, Saturday, 11 am–6 pm & Sunday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Ride the mini train with Redwood Empire Live Steamers, Youth Community Park, Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, noon–4 pm.
- Novato's Hamilton Pool is open all weekend for recreational swim, Saturday & Sunday, noon–5 pm.
Friday, June 5
- 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 Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble (Kids’ Show) at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, 2 shows: 11 am & noon.
- Bring the family for Concert on the Green with the Git With It, Novato Civic Green on Sherman, 6–8 pm.
- BeauBeau 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.
The Mountain Play returns to Cushing Memorial Amphitheater on Mt. Tam with The Wizard of Oz, Sunday, 1 pm.
Saturday, June 6
- Pick your own delicious organic raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm (reservations required).
- The Marin Museum of Bicycling in Fairfax hosts its Spring Bike Swap and offers half-price admission, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- 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.
- On California Adopt-a-Pet Day, June 6, all pet adoption fees are waived at Marin Humane, Saturday, 10:30 am–5 pm.
- See plein air artists at work and take an painting class at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm
- Explore the oceans, celebrate the bay, and make waves at the World Oceans Day Festival in Redwood City, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Come to Bon Air Center in Greenbrae to admire classic British cars at Brits by the Bay, Saturday, 10:30 am–2 pm.
- Enjoy a full day of live music on two stages at the San Francisco Bluegrass and Old Time Festival at Salesforce Park, Saturday, 11:15 am–6:45 pm.
- Join the de Young Museum for a free celebration of low rider car culture with a car show, family art making, film screenings, and music, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Tour the Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands and learn about Cold War history from veterans, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Celebrate our winged friends at Pollinator Day at Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Play on the Bay at the Fisherman's Wharf Entertainment Zone in San Francisco, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Kick off Pride Month with a family-friendly party in downtown Mill Valley, Saturday, 2–6 pm.
- Celebrate International Children's Day with a festival and movie night at the Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 4:30 pm.
Sunday, June 7
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Help clean up trash in Bothin Marsh along the Mill Valley–Sausalito Path in honor of National Trails Day, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Kick off Juneteenth celebrations with food vendors and family fun activities at the Ferry Building in San Francisco,. Sunday, 11 am–4 pm.
- The Mountain Play returns to Cushing Memorial Amphitheater on Mt. Tam with The Wizard of Oz, Sunday, 1 pm.
- The Western Weekend Parade takes place in Point Reyes Station, Sunday, noon (arrive early to get your spot).
- Greg Loiacono and Sting Ray perform a free concert at Corte Madera's Piccolo Pavilion, Sunday, 5–6:30 pm
The Western Weekend Parade takes place in Point Reyes Station, Sunday, noon (arrive early to get your spot).
