Marin Weekend Family Fun for May 17–19
Pick organic cherries at at Dwelley Family Farms in Brentwood, 8 am–4 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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 Peter Pan, with a cast of talented young actors, at Marin Center's Showcase Theater in San Rafael, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- Mary Poppins: The Musical flies into the Playhouse in San Anselmo, Friday–Sunday, various times.
- It's cherry season! Head to the East Bay town of Brentwood to pick your own organic cherries at Dwelley Family Farms, 1454 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, 8 am–4 pm, Saturday & Sunday.
- 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.
Friday, May 17
- 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 18
- Get up-close-and-personal with construction equipment, tractors, emergency vehicles, and more at the Public Works Fair at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Bring the family to the Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival in Downtown Santa Rosa, Saturday 10 am.
- Learn about wild moms at a Junior Ranger program at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Grab your ukulele and strum along with Marin Parks rangers at Chicken Ranch Beach in Inverness, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Check out the classic cars cruisin' the Boulevard at Downtown Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti, Saturday, 10 am–8 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.
- St. Anselm School's annual Festival of Fun has carnival rides, games, cake walk, jumpy houses, music, and more, Saturday, 11 am–7 pm.
- Experience the music of the Talking Heads for kids with the Rock and Roll Playhouse at Thrive City in San Francisco, Saturday, 11 am.
- Enjoy a free Polynesian dance performance at Salesforce Park in San Francisco, Saturday, 2–3 pm.
- Support Lagunitas Schools with an amazing afternoon of music, food, games, activities, and more at Valleyfest in San Geronimo, Saturday, 3–7 pm.
- Enjoy a spring campfire, songs, and a marshmallow roast at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 6:30 pm.
Sunday, May 19
- 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.
- Come "fête" with Le Petit Jardin French immersion preschool at their Teddy Bear Pique-Nique in Mill Valley, Sunday, 11 am–1 pm. Free.
- Grab your family and your dogs for Woofstock, a dog-friendly benefit celebrating love for animals at Marin Humane in Novato, Sunday, 12–5 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
