Marin Weekend Family Fun for November 14–16

Photo: The Bay Area Discovery Museum's iceless skating rink opens for the season this weekend. 

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.

All Weekend

• Get a head start on the holidays at West End Nursery's amazing Christmas House in San Rafael, Friday & Saturday, 8:30 am–5 pm, Sunday, 9 am–4 pm.
• Go skating at Union Square's holiday ice rink in San Francisco, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–11 pm.
• Stapleton Theatre Company brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to life at the Playhouse in San Anselmo, Friday, 7 pm, Saturday, 5 pm & Sunday, 1 pm.
• San Domenico Upper School Presents the new musical play,The Magician's Elephant, Friday, 7 pm, Saturday, 1 & 7 pm & Sunday, 3 pm.
• Glowfari lights up the Oakland Zoo with more incredible animal lanterns, Friday–Sunday, 4:30–9 pm
• See Pixar's Soul on the big screen at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am and Sunday, 3 pm.
• The Bay Area Discovery Museum's iceless skating rink opens for the season, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–3:30 pm.

Friday, November 14

• Sing and Stomp with songs and movement at San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
• Join Novato Gymnastics Center for a fun-filled kids' night out, Friday, 5–8 pm.
• Esporterz Parents Night Out for kids ages 7–17, Larkspur, Friday, 5:30–9 pm. Register here.

Get a head start on the holidays at West End Nursery's amazing Christmas House in San Rafael.

Saturday, November 15

• Bring your little ones for tales and songs at Larkspur Library's storytime, Saturday, 10 am.
• Kick off your holiday shopping and enjoy delicious Greek food at the Nativity of Christ Annual Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine in Novato, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
• Learn to pier fish at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
• Spend a festive fall day in Ross for the Autumn Seasonal Showcase–A Family Celebration of Shopping and Holiday Cheer!, Saturday, 3–5 pm.
• Enjoy a fall campfire program with songs and a marshmallow roast at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 5:30 pm.

Sunday, November 16

• Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live music at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
• Meet the Strings at the Mini Maestro Children’s Concert Series at Corte Madera Community Center, Sunday, 2:30–3:30 pm.
• Take a sunset stroll with rangers at Roy's Redwoods Preserve in San Geronimo, Sunday, 4–5:30 pm.