Marin Weekend Family Fun for November 8–11
Visit West End Nursery's amazing Christmas House in San Rafael.
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.
- See Pixar's A Bug's Life on the big screen at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am and Sunday, 3 pm.
- Go skating at Union Square's holiday ice rink in San Francisco, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–11 pm
- Glowfari returns to the Oakland Zoo with more incredible animal lanterns, Friday–Sunday, 5–9 pm
Friday, November 8
- Bring the little ones to Itsy Bitsy Storytime for songs, rhymes, stories and more at the Larkspur Library, 10–10:30 am.
- Sing and Stomp with musician Emily Bonn at the San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
- See the movie Epic at Tam Valley Community Center's free movie night, Friday, 6–8:30 pm.
Glowfari returns to the Oakland Zoo with more incredible animal lanterns, Friday–Sunday, 5–9 pm
Saturday, November 9
- Celebrate the centennial of the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission, special activities, and entertainment, Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm.
- Join Larkspur Library for Art Day! Bring your latest art project or come to the library and try out a new medium, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Bring the kiddos to meet the author of The Smell of Wet Dog, Barney Saltzberg at Sausalito Books By the Bay, 11 am.
- Create a clay pot scarecrow at Goodie's Kids' Club at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- Bring the family to the free public stargazing of the Moon and planets with the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers, Presidio Tunnel Tops, 6–9 pm.
Sunday, November 10
- Kick off the holiday season with the Ross Turkey Trot, Ross Common Park, 8:30 am.
- 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.
- Browse for treasures at the outdoor Antiques French Market at the Marin Civic Center, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Join SFMOMA for art making and storytelling on Second Sundays for Families, Sunday, 10:30 am–3 pm.
- Create fun Victorian holiday crafts at General Vallejo's Home in Sonoma, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Enjoy old-fashioned games, picnic food and seasonal decor at the Harvest Fair at Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael, 12–4 pm
- Learn about an ocean feast at Marine Science Sunday at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, noon and 2 pm.
Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
- Visit Muir Woods for free in honor of Veterans Day (parking reservations still required), Monday, 8 am–sunset.
- Honor those who served at Marin County's Veterans Day program at Marin Center in San Rafael, Monday, 9:30 am.
- Commemorate Veterans Day at the Legion of Honor with organ concerts, lectures, and free admission, Monday, 9:30 am–5 pm.
- Honor our veterans at a parade and celebration at Walnut Park in Petaluma, Monday, noon–3 pm.
