Marin Weekend Family Fun for March 8-10
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
- 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 8
- Drop in and get active at GymWorld's toddler open gym, Friday, 10:30 am–12:30 pm.
- Get your fresh fruits, veggies, and more at the Rollin' Root Farmer's Market at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Friday, 1–2 pm.
Pick your free tulips at Union Square in San Francisco, Saturday, 1–4:30 pm.
Saturday, March 9
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live entertainment at the Marin Country Mart Farmers' Market, 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.
- 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.
- Meet Giants alumni, watch a spring training game on the big screen, take your photo with World Series trophies, and more at Fan Fest Open House at Oracle Park, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Step on board the historic USS Hornet in Alameda for CarrierCon, a convention celebrating cosplay, tabletop gaming, and more, Saturday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Discover the fascinating world of bees at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 10:30 am–noon.
- Join Mill Valley Library for a special Sing and Stomp at Sweetwater Music Hall with Emily Bonn and her band, Saturday, 11 am–noon. Registration required.
- Sign up your little DIY’er to build a wooden dump truck at Goodman Building Supply in San Rafael, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- Pick 15 free tulips per person at the colorful display of more than 80,000 blooms that will cover Union Square in San Francisco, Saturday, 1–4:30 pm.
- Learn all about owls and meet some in person at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 3–4 pm.
Sunday, March 10
- 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
