Marin Weekend Family Fun for September 5–7
Picnic and play at the beautiful Baker Beach, San Francisco.
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
- Picnic, play and enjoy the view at Baker Beach in San Francisco.
- Take a mini train ride with Redwood Empire Live Steamers in Santa Rosa, Saturday & Sunday, noon–4 pm.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for live outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 6–8:30 pm.
Friday, September 5
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the kiddos to see The Little Prince (1974) and create a paper star craft 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.
- The Patton Leatha Band perform at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6–7:30 pm.
- See the movie Inside Out 2 in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Friday, dusk.
Learn about wildfire prevention and enjoy activities, food, entertainment, and games at the Ember Stomp Festival at Marin Center, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
Saturday, September 6
- 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.
- Pick your own organic raspberries at Boring Farm, Sebastopol. Reservations required. 9 am–1 pm.
- Learn about wildfire prevention and enjoy activities, food, entertainment, and games at the Ember Stomp Festival at Marin Center, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Join Ranger Rocky at Upton Beach for a fun, kite-themed afternoon by the coast, Saturday, noon–2 pm.
- Tour the Cold-War-era Nike Missle Site in the Marin Headlands, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Come celebrate the 80th birthday of Novato Horsemen with a free event featuring horsemanship demonstrations, live music, BBQ, ice cream, and games, Saturday, 2–9 pm.
- Explore the galaxy at a public start party at Tunnel Tops in the San Francisco Presidio, Saturday, 8:30–11:30 pm.
Sunday, September 7
- 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.
- Dive into free hands-on science fun at ConnectFest 2025 outside at San Francisco’s Children’s Creativity Museum, Sunday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Grandparents receive free admission when visiting the Charles M. Schulz Museum with a grandchild, Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- See rare automobiles and enjoy food and entertainment at the Chinatown Car Show and Parade in San Francisco, Sunday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate the world of dance with an afternoon of live performances at Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco, Sunday, 1–4 pm.
- Bring your picnic to Robin Williams Meadow for free Opera in the Park, Sunday, 1:30 pm.
- Join Ranger Gabe for an invigorating evening hike to enjoy nature's light show at Blithedale Ridge Preserve, Sunday, 6–9 pm.
