Marin Weekend Family Fun for March 22–24
Enjoy a free egg hunt, music, fun and more at this year's Spring Eggstravaganza at the Mill Valley Community Center, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm.
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
- Experience giant bugs, water activities, and special programs at Spring in the Garden at the California Academy of Sciences, Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- Learn about elephant seals at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am & 2 pm.
- Catch at screening of Alice in Wonderland (1951) at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm
Friday, March 22
- Sing, dance, jump and play with musician Emily Bonn in this drop-in music group, San Anselmo Library, 10:30–11 am
- Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops, Friday, 4–4:30 pm.
- Celebrate Purim at the Marin JCC's Jr. Jews Costume Party for ages 2–5, Friday, 5–5:45 pm.
Saturday, March 23
- Enjoy a free egg hunt, music, fun and more at this year's Spring Faire at the Mill Valley Community Center (indoors), Saturday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Embark on a STEM + Arts adventure for the whole family at the 4th annual STEM Frenzy Fesitval at Chase Center in San Francisco, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Milk a goat, meet ducks and chickens, harvest veggies, and more at Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day, Saturday, 9:30 am–1 pm.
- Learn how to decorate naturally dyed Easter eggs at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley, Saturday, 10 am & 12:30 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to an Easter Egg Hunt on the Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens, SF on Saturday, 10am – 12:30pm. Pre-register here.
- Blast off to Chabot Space & Science Center for hands-on fun at their first-ever Rocketfest, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Enjoy a free Easter carnival with an egg hunt, bounce houses, games, and more in Golden Gate Park, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Meet live bats and learn about their importance in nature at Bat Night at the Barracks in Sonoma, Saturday, 4:30–7:30 pm.
- Celebrate the spring equinox at a moonrise astronomy night at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 6:30–8:30 pm.
Sunday, March 24
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Learn about Magnificent Migrations at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm
- Get ready for an out-of-this-world Purim space adventure celebration in Petaluma, Sunday, 4 pm. Come in costume!
