Marin Weekend Family Fun for March 13–15
San Francisco's 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place downtown staring at 11:30 am on Saturday.
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. Note that many of these events require advance registration and some may depend on weather conditions so make sure you check with the organizer before you go.
Friday, March 13
- Sing and stomp with musician Emily Bonn at the San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
Saturday, March 14
- Learn about feisty hummingbirds on a guided birding walk on the Turtle Back Trail in China Camp State Park, Saturday, 8–10 am.
- Register the family for the annual St. Patrick's Day 5K run/walk race for all ages, Santa Rosa Courthouse Square, Saturday, 10 am.
- Enjoy French music, fashion, art, food, and more at French American Cultural Days in San Francisco, Saturday, 10 am–8 pm.
- Join the San Francisco Model Yacht Club for opening day of the 2026 season on Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park, Saturday 10 am–3 pm.
- Explore the tiny world of insects under the redwoods at Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 10:30 am–12:30 pm.
- San Francisco's 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade at 2nd and Market to the Civic Center, Saturday, at 11:30 am.
- Celebrate everyone's favorite number on Pi (π) Day at the Exploratorium, Saturday, 11 am–4:30 pm.
- Join Circus Bella for free juggling lessons at San Francisco's Union Square, Saturday, 11:30 am–1:30 pm.
- Meet Giants alumni, watch a spring training game, and take a photo with World Series trophies at Fan Fest Open House at Oracle Park, Saturday, noon–4 pm. Get free tickets.
- Create a shamrock character or a wooden bird feeder at Goodie’s Kid’s Club, Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm. RSVP by 5/13 recommended.
- Dig into a corned beef and cabbage dinner at United Irish Cultural Center's post-parade party in San Francisco, Saturday, 2 pm.
- Come and enjoy a late winter campfire along with songs and marshmallow roast at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 5:30 pm.
- Explore the galaxy at a public star party at the Robert Ferguson Observatory in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood, Saturday, 8–11 pm.
Sunday, March 15
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- St .Patrick's Day Crissy Field 5K and free 1/2 mile Kids Run for children ages 12 & under, Little Marina Green, San Francisco, 9 am.
- Novato's Lucky Run includes a 5K walk/run and a 10K run on the Hamilton Bay Trail, Sunday, 9–11 am.
- Join rangers for a family walk on the Terwilliger Nature Trail at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with activities, paint-a-plane, and more at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- The Green Fest Block Party in San Francisco celebrates all things Irish for St. Patrick's Day, Sunday, noon–6 pm.
Explore the Marin Headlands this weekend! Photo: Rodeo Beach
