Marin Weekend Family Fun for May 16–18
Visit Sonoma County's Farms on the free Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies spring tour this weekend.
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.
All Weekend
- Katia & Co. presents The Little Mermaid, with a cast of talented young actors, at Marin Center's Showcase Theater in San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Stapleton School of the Performing Arts performs A Midsummer Night's Dream, Playhouse in San Anselmo, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Visit Sonoma County's farms and meet baby animals on the Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies free spring tour, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–4 pm.
- Pick organic cherries at Dwelley Family Farms' Suzuki orchard in Brentwood, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate the cultures of the Himalayas with food, music, crafts, and more at Live Oak Park in Berkeley, Saturday, 10 am–7 pm & Sunday, 10 am–5:30 pm.
- See Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical live on stage at the Children's Creativity Museum in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am & 2 pm.
Friday, May 16
- Shake, rattle, and rock ‘n’ roll! at a free Little Bears Music Class at Chase Center's Thrive City in San Francisco, Friday, 10 am.
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15 am.
- Sing and stomp with with musician Emily Bonn at the Town Plaza in San Anselmo, Friday, 10:30 am–11 am.
St. Anselm School's annual Festival of Fun has carnival rides, games, cake walk, jumpy houses, music, and more, Saturday, 11 am–7 pm.
Saturday, May 17
- Bring the family to the Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival in Downtown Santa Rosa, Saturday 10 am.
- Coast Guard Station Golden Gate hosts a water safety fair at Fort Baker in Sausalito, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Explore a secret beach on a Junior Ranger program at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Check out the classic cars cruisin' the Boulevard at Downtown Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti, Saturday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Celebrate the DIY spirit with hands-on fun at Chabot Space & Science Center's Tinkerfest, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
- See thousands of reptiles, arachnids, amphibians and more at the Cow Palace Reptile Expo in Daly City, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
- St. Anselm School's annual Festival of Fun has carnival rides, games, cake walk, jumpy houses, music, and more, Saturday, 11 am–7 pm.
- Make a splash while building essential water safety skills at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Head to downtown San Rafael for Youth in Arts' C Street Celebration, with performances, activities, art-making, and more, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Go on a ranger-guided beginner birding hike at Rodeo Lagoon in the Marin Headlands, Saturday, 11 am–12:30 pm.
- Enjoy a spring campfire, songs, and a marshmallow roast at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 6:30 pm.
Sunday, May 18
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Dress up in your craziest costume and run, jog, or dance your way to the finish line at Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, Sunday, 8 am.
- Experience Jack London State Historic Park at the free Call of the Wild Weekend! Enjoy a plowing demonstration, family fun day, picnics, and more. Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Join Marin Parks rangers for a day of beach volleyball at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, Sunday, noon–2 pm.
- Enjoy a free dance performance by Fogo Na Roupa as they practice for Carnaval at the San Francisco Presidio, Sunday, 2–5 pm.
- Join the Walk for Moms and support, celebrate, and raise vital awareness for maternal mental health in a day of community solidarity and family-friendly fun at Lagoon Park (Marin Center) in San Rafael., Sunday, 3–5 pm
