Marin Weekend Family Fun for March 7–9
Enjoy STEM activities and more science fun at the free North Bay Science Discovery Day this Saturday at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
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
- Come face-to-face with life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Dino Days at the California Academy of Sciences, Friday& Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- See Winnie the Pooh (2011) plus the short The Ballad of Nessie on the big screen at the Lark Theater, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 3 pm
- Shop at the Marin Arts & Craft Show featuring 200 exhibits with jewelry, art, ceramics, and more, Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, 10 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 Pirates fo the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm
Friday, March 7
- Sing and stomp with musician Emily Bonn at the San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
- Sing along and dance to soulful twists on children's songs with Soul4Kidz at Robin Sweeny Park in Sausalito, Friday, 11 am–noon.
- Hear from phenomenal women working in space science today at the Chabot Space & Science Center's First Friday, Friday 6–10 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, 10 am–3 pm.
Saturday, March 8
- Shop for fresh produce and enjoy live entertainment, Music with Megan (9:30–10:30 am) at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Get hands-on with STEM activities and demonstrations at the free North Bay Science Discovery Day at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Explore wildlife that lives under the forest floor at junior ranger program at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- 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, 10 am–3 pm.
- Learn the art of stop-motion animation for ages 8 and up at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Discover the fascinating world of bees at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 10:30 am–12:30 pm.
- All ages can learn about wilderness first aid at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Satuday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Meet and learn about live raptors at Fairfax Library (space limited, registration required), Saturday, 11 am–noon.
- It's opening day on Spreckels Lake in Golden Gate Park for the San Francisco Model Yacht Club, Saturday, 11 am.
- Sign up your little DIY’er to create and design a wind pinwheel at Goodman Building Supply in San Rafael, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- Explore the solar system with Marin Stargazers at a star party in Mill Valley's Hauke Park, Saturday, 6:15–8:15 pm.
Sunday, March 9
- 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 food and live music at the Outdoor French Antique Market in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Enjoy art making and storytelling at SFMOMA's Second Sundays For Families, Sunday, 10:30 am–3 pm.
- Learn about Magnificent Migrations at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon & 2 pm
