Marin Weekend Family Fun for May 2–4
Celebrate the season at Slide Ranch's annual Spring Fling fundraiser in Muir Beach, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
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. Note that many of these events require advance registration and some may depend on weather conditions so make sure you check with the organizer before you go.
All Weekend
- See the work of Marin's artistic community at the 31st annual Marin Open Studios, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–6 pm.
- Experience Irish dance, music, food, drink, and more at Céili on the Lake at Marin Civic Center's Lagoon Park, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
- Journey into the heart of Muir Woods on a 1-hour ranger-led tour, Friday–Sunday, 11 am–noon.
- Enjoy seafood, entertainment, activities, a boat parade, and more at the Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Stapleton Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Playhouse in San Anselmo, Saturday, 7 pm & Sunday, 1 pm.
Friday, May 2
- Bring the little ones to Pop-Up Storytime in Boyle Park, Mill Valley, 10:15 am.
- Bring the little ones to Itsy Bitsy Storytime at the Larkspur Library, 10 am
- Enjoy songs, movement and dancing at Sing and Stomp, San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30 am–11 am.
- Sing along and dance to soulful twists on favorite kids' songs at Soul 4Kids in Sausalito, Friday, 11–11:30 am.
- Explore a Galaxy (Not So) Far Away on First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Friday 6–10 pm.
- See the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off outdoors at the San Francisco Ferry Building, Friday, 7–10 pm.
Bring the family to Touch Trucks fundraiser at Redwood High School, Sunday, 9 am–12:30 pm (VIP tickets needed for 9 am entry).
Saturday, May 3
- Come to Novato's Scottsdale Pond for Fishing in the City. Bait, tackle, and rods provided. Saturday, 8 am–noon. Register for a time slot here.
- Explore hands-on art making activities, entertainment, and more at the de Youngsters Day Out at the de Young Museum, Saturday, 9:30 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate the season at Slide Ranch's annual Spring Fling fundraiser in Muir Beach, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- Make some art with Marin Parks rangers at McInnis Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- San Anselmo Library Sustainability Fair: local resources, bake sale, games, and more. All ages welcome! Saturday,11 am-1 pm, San Anselmo Library Lawn.
- Visit Japantown for games, crafts, performances, and more at the Children's Day Festival in San Francisco, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Tour the Nike Missile Site in the Marin Headlands and learn about Cold War history from veterans, Saturday, noon–3 pm.
- Enjoy local music, food, art, games, a makers market, free activities and more at Valley Fest in Lagunitas,. Saturday, 2–6 pm.
- Join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing at the Presidio, Saturday, 6–9:30 pm.
Sunday, May 4
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Get up close and personal with cool trucks at the Touch Trucks fundraiser, Redwood High School, Larkspur, Sunday, 9 am–12:30 pm. (VIP tickets needed for 9 am entry)
- Cycling enthusiasts from around the Bay Area will gather at Napa Bikefest for rides, entertainment, activities, food, and more, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- Learn the basics of lake fishing with Marin Parks rangers at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Explore the World War II-era Battery Townsley in the Marin Headlands at its monthly open house, Sunday, noon–4 pm.
- Grab your furry friends and family to join Marin Humane for Woofstock, the Bay Area’s grooviest dog lover’s event! Sunday, noon–5 pm.
