Marin Weekend Family Fun for Labor Day Weekend
Keep cool at the Hamilon Community Pool in Novato. They will be open all weekend long.
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
- It's your last weekend to swim at the McNears Beach pool in San Rafael before it closes for the season, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Explore one of the many Marin County beaches.
- Come to downtown San Anselmo for outdoor music with Live on the Avenue, Friday & Saturday, 5:30–8:30 pm.
- Swim and splash at the Hamilton Pool in Novato, Friday, 5–7 pm, Saturday–Monday, 12–6 pm.
- Experience Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream outdoors in Mill Valley's Old Mill Park, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 2 pm. Free.
Friday, August 30
- Bring the little ones for Pop-up Storytime in Hauke Park, Mill Valley, 10:15–10:45 am.
- Bring the kiddos to see Frozen 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.
- Boot Juice (Rock and Americana) performs at the free Jazz & Blues by the Bay in Sausalito, Friday, 6:30–8 pm.
- See an amazing family movie themed, post game drone show after the Giants take on the Marlins at Oracle Park, Friday, 7:15 pm.
Saturday, August 31
- Fish anywhere around the Bay (and California) without a fishing license on Saturday (all day).
- 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.
- Bay Area residents get free general admission at the de Young and Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco, Saturday, 9:30 am–5:15 pm.
- Visit Alameda for fish-themed fun at the free Crab Cove Fish Festival, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Enjoy food trucks and DJ tunes at Presdio Popup at Tunnel Tops, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Have brunch with your best friend at the Dog Days of Summer in San Francisco, Saturday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Get hands-on with the animals at the WildCare Wildlife Ambassadors presentation for families, South Novato Library, Saturday, 12–1 pm.
- Pride and Joy SF performs a free outdoor concert at Hamilton Amphitheater in Novato, Saturday, 5–7 pm.
Bring a blanket, picnic and the family for the free concert in Belvedere park, Sunday, 4 pm.
Sunday, September 1
- 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.
- Explore the World War II-era Battery Townsley in the Marin Headlands at its monthly open house, Sunday, noon–4 pm.
- Dave Martin's House Party performs a free concert in Belvedere Park, Sunday, 4 pm.
Monday, September 2 — Labor Day
- Play at the beach and bubble garden at the Bay Area Discovey Museum, Monday, 9 am– 4 pm.
- The Golden Gate Park Band performs a Winds of Work, a Labor Day Celebration honoring working people everywhere, Monday, 1 pm.
