Marin Weekend Family Fun for March 17–19

Explore the new Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco. Enjoy the playground and amazing views!

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.

All Weekend

• Explore the new Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco. Enjoy the playground and amazing views!
• Spend St. Patrick's Day Weekend at the SF Zoo, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
• The Performing Arts Academy of Marin presents Matilda: The Musical at Marin Center, Friday, 7 pm, Saturday, 1 & 7 pm, Sunday, 1 pm.
• The Bay Area Children's Theatre presents The Day You Begin at Fort Mason in San Francisco, Saturday, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, Sunday, 1:30 pm.
• Catch a screening of Pixar's Brave at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm.

Friday, March 17

• Bring the little ones for music and dancing at this In Harmony Music class, Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito, Friday, 11:30 am–noon.
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish bands, Irish dancing, and a hot corned beef and cabbage dinner at San Francisco at the United Irish Cultural Center, Friday, noon–10 pm.
• The Keenan School celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a dance show at the Petaluma Veterans Building, 5:45 pm.
• Disney Pride in Concert comes to Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Friday, 7:30 pm.

Saturday, March 18

• Browse for second-hand treasures at the Spring Trash to Treasure Flea Market, Margaret Todd Center in Novato, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
• Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live entertainment at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
• Sing along at an interactive concert with multi-instrumentalist and master musician Enzo Garcia in Mill Valley, Saturday, 10–11 am.
• Make a magical mini moss garden in honor of St. Patrick's Day at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley, Saturday, 10–11 am.
• Enjoy American and Mexican folk music, hands-on activities, food, drink, and more at the Free Family Day at Weil Hall, Sonoma State University, Saturday, 1:30–3:40 pm.
• Take a tour at Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue in Petaluma, Saturday, 2 pm.
• Gather 'round the campfire at the Sonoma Barracks for stories, songs, and a marshmallow roast, Saturday, 6 pm.

Sunday, March 19

• Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
• Take a ranger-led walk to explore the San Francisco Presidio, from the old Spanish fort to Tunnel Tops, Sunday,, 11 am–noon.
• Make a Sunday afternoon date for an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party in Fairfax, Sunday, 2–3:30 pm.
• The Marin Symphony presents its family concert at Marin Center, followed by the Instrument Petting Zoo! Sunday, 3–5 pm (Get 50% off all seats. with coupon code: MSFRIENDS50)