Marin Weekend Family Fun for September 19–21
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch (pictured) and Petaluma Pumpkin Patch open 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
- The outdoor music of Flower Piano returns to the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Friday–Sunday, 7:30 am–6 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma opens this weekend, Saturday, 9 am–10 pm, Sunday, 9 am–8 pm.
- Gather under the redwoods in Old Mill Park for the annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze opens for the season this weekend, Friday & Sunday 10 am–10 pm, Sunday 10 am–7 pm.
- Take a ride on an historic streetcar, bus, or cable car at Muni Heritage Weekend in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
Friday, September 19
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime at Boyle Park in Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Sing and dance with In Harmony Music at Robin Sweeny Park in Sausalito, Friday, 11:30 am–noon.
- Bring the kiddos to see Disney's The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh for free at Movie Night at the Mart, Larkspur Landing, Friday, 6 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- Take a twilight nature hike at General Vallejo's Home in Sonoma, Saturday, 6:30 pm.
Gather under the redwoods in Old Mill Park for the annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
Saturday, September 20
- Participate in Coastal Cleanup Day at many sites in Marin and the Bay Area, Saturday, times vary.
- See classic cars alongside historic aircraft at the Pacific Coast Air Museum's Wheels and Wings Car Show, Saturday, 8 am–2 pm.
- Bring the family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market and enjoy complimentary children's programming and live music while you shop, Saturday, 9 am–2 pm.
- Find free gently used kids' gear and clothing at the Give and Take event at Christ Presbyterian Church in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Get creative with glow in the dark paints at Pini Kids Club, Pini Hardware, Novato, Saturday, 10 am–12 pm. Free.
- Sample rare apple varieties and tour the orchard on a trolley at Gold Ridge Organic Farms' Heirloom Apple Festival in Sebastopol, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Celebrate kid lit at the Children's Book Festival at Children's Fairyland in Oakland, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Enjoy crepes, coffee, and kids' activities at Le Petit Jardin French-language preschool in San Rafael, Saturday, 11 am–1 pm.
- Hit the dance floor, 1840s-style, at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park's Fandango, Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Come down to enjoy beautiful views and delicious chili at the 46th Annual Chili Cook-Off in Sausalito! Saturday, noon–4 pm.
- Celebrate the fall season at Tam Valley's family friendly Oktoberfest, Saturday, 3–8 pm.
- March, cheer, and celebrate at the Community Parade in downtown San Anselmo, Saturday, 4:15 pm.
- See the animated movie Madagascar at McInnis Park in San Rafael — snacks and hot chocolate provided! Saturday, 5–8 pm.
- Watch A Minecraft Movie outdoors on the green at Sonoma State University's Weill Hall, Saturday, 5 pm.
- Explore Novato's Mt. Burdell preserve after dark with Marin Open Space rangers, Saturday, 7–8:30 pm.
Sunday, September 21
- Shop for fresh produce and locally made foods and enjoy live entertainment at the Marin Civic Center farmer's market in San Rafael, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Head to San Rafael's Gerstle Park neighborhood for great live music and community fun at PorchFest, Sunday, noon–5 pm.
- Learn to nature journal with rangers at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Sunday, noon–2 pm.
