Marin Weekend Family Fun for May 5–7
Spring Fling takes place at Slide Ranch this Saturday.
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
- Pack up the family for the free Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies spring farm tour in Sonoma County, Saturday & Sunday starting at 8 am.
- The Bay Area Book Festival returns to downtown Berkeley with a full weekends of literary events for both youth and adults, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am–6 pm.
- Take a wildflower hike with the kiddos in Marin and marvel at the bounty of colorful spring blooms!
- Explore the Marin Headlands and the Point Bonita Lighthouse (open Friday–Mondays, 12:30–3:30 pm).
Friday, May 5
- Sing and stomp with with musician Emily Bonn at the Town Plaza in San Anselmo, Friday, 10:30 am–11 am.
- Take a wildflower hike with the kiddos in Marin and marvel at the bounty of colorful spring blooms!
Saturday, May 6
- Come to Novato's Scottsdale Pond for Fishing in the City. Bait, tackle, and rods provided. Saturday, 8 am–noon. Register for a time slot here.
- The annual Skate Fest for youth and young adults of all ages returns to Memorial Skate Park in San Anselmo, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Explore China Camp State Park in San Rafael and become a Junior Ranger, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Make a splash at the grand opening of Mechanical Waterways 2.0 at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, Saturday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Bring the family to Slide Ranch for Spring Fling featuring animal encounters, nature exploration, farm discovery, guided hikes, and more! Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Bring the family to the Manor Spring Faire in Fairfax to enjoy music, food, games and fun for the whole family. Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate Día de los Niños with musical storytellers Cascada de Flores at the San Anselmo Public Library, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Come check out 200+ incredible classic and custom cars at the May Madness Classic Car Show and Parade in downtown San Rafael, Saturday, noon– 6 pm (parade at 5 pm).
- Come join the fun and design a gift for Mom at Goodie’s Kids Club May Workshop (flower press & string art). Free to attend for children 12 years and under. Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley, 12:30– 2 pm.
- Marin Symphony performs music from Wonder Woman, Superman, Spider Man, and all your favorite superhero movies, Saturday, May 6, 7 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, May 7
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Get up close and personal with a wide variety of trucks at the Touch Trucks family event in Larkspur, Sunday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm.
- Take a family walk with Marin Parks rangers at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Sunday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Get hands on with art at Marin MOCA's monthly Free Family Day, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
