Marin Weekend Family Fun for September 26–28
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch in Nicasio is now open!
Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Most pumpkin patches in Marin and Sonoma are open this weekend, too. Check out our guide here. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.
All Weekend
- Mickelson Pumpkin Patch has a huge pumpkin field and attractions like a hay maze, games, tractor rides, and farm animals. Friday & Saturday 9 am–10 pm, Sunday 9 am–8 pm.
- Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch opens for a season of pumpkins, fun, and food, Friday, 10 am–4 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Pick the perfect pumpkin and get lost in the corn maze at Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Friday & Saturday, 10 am–10 pm and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue, with live music in Creek Park, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
- Visit Sonoma County farms on the Weekend Along the Farm Trails fall farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm..
- The Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch opens this weekend with a huge pumpkin field, games, rides, a giant corn maze, and more, Saturday, 9 am–9 pm & Sunday, 9 am–8 pm.
- Explore innovation and imagination at Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. (Get 30% off tickets with code MARINMOMMIES)
- Have a whale of a good time at the Pacifica Fog Fest, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Novato's Grossi Family Farm pumpkin patch opens for the season this weekend with 4 acres of pumpkins, farm animals, hay maze, and more, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5:30 pm.
- Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch in Santa Rosa opens for the Halloween season, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Pick a pumpkin, brave the Haunted Village, visit the farm animals at Pronzini Farms Pumpkin Patch, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–7 pm.
- Bring the entire family to the Zoppe Italian Family Circus in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Event Center, Friday–Sunday, various times,
Friday, September 26
- Come to Hauke Park in Mill Valley for a pop-up storytime, Friday, 10:15 am.
- Browse new-to-you clothing and Halloween costumes at the Mill Valley Community Center, Friday, 4–7 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see the classic movie Alice's Adventures In Wonderland for free outdoors at Marin Country Mart, Friday, 6 pm.
- The West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael returns with music and community spirit, Friday, 6–9 pm.
- See the movie The Wild Robot outdoors at Gerstle Park in San Rafael, Friday, 7:30–9 pm.
Explore innovation and imagination at Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
Saturday, September 27
- Visit Muir Woods for free in honor of National Public Lands Day, Saturday, 8 am–6 pm.
- Enjoy food, music, arts and crafts and the blessing of the grapes at the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival in Sonoma, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Harajuku Foodie Fest in Berkeley features food, anime, kawaii, and cute characters, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Celebrate everyone's favorite dog breed at Corgicon at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, Saturday, 10 am–5 pm.
- A grand parade kicks off the 2025 Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco's Chinatown, Saturday, 11 am.
- The 2025 Chuseok Festival honors Korean culture, food, music, and community at the Presidio Main Parade Lawn in San Francisco, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Craft seasonal suncatchers at Art in the Park at Lagoon Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 1–2 pm.
Sunday, September 28
- 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.
- Join the Tiburon Challenger tennis tournament for a free kids' clinic at the Tiburon Peninsula Club, Sunday 9–10:30 am.
- Take a family walk in search of spiders with Marin Parks naturalists at Lake Lagunitas in Fairfax, Sunday, 10 am–1 pm.
- Celebrate Oktoberfest at Marin Country Mart with a kids' pretzel craft, music, and German food and beer from Schroeder's, Sunday, 11 am–6 pm.
- Celebrate all things oyster at the Sausalito Oyster Festival in Dunphy Park, Sunday, noon–3 pm.
Visit Sonoma County farms on the Weekend Along the Farm Trails fall farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm..
