Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for September 25–27
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch in Nicasio opens this weekend!
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.
- Explore the world of boats and life on the Bay at the Sausalito Boat Show, Friday, 11 am–6 pm, Saturday, 10 am–6 pm, Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Bring the entire family to the Zoppe Italian Family Circus at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo Friday–Sunday, various times,
- Visit Sonoma County farms on the Weekend Along the Farm Trails fall farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm..
- 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)
- 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.
- Have a whale of a good time at the Pacifica Fog Fest, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
Friday, September 25
- Come to Hauke Park in Mill Valley for a pop-up storytime, Friday, 10:15 am.
- Bring the kiddos to FUNstruction, a construction-themed family fun night, Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, Friday from 4:30–8 pm!
- Drop the kids at GymWorld for an evening of gymnastics, parkour, games, and pizza for Parents Night Out, San Rafael, 5:30–9 pm.
- Bring the kiddos to see the classic Disney movie The Lion King 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 Spongebob Movie: Search for SquarePants outdoors at Terra Linda 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 26
- 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.
- Join Alcatraz City Cruises for a free, family-friendly Community Day by the Bay at Pier 33, Saturday, 10 am–2:30 pm.
- Sausalito Art & Harbor Days presents live music, local makers, food, and more, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Head to Treasure Island for food trucks, kites, music, and more with Off the Grid, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate Korean culture at the 8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival at the Presidio of San Francisco, Saturday, 11 am–4 pm.
- The Depot Plaza in Mill Valley hosts a full day of live musical performances at Concerts on the Plaza, Saturday, 11 am–7:30 pm
- Catch the movie Star Wars: A New Hope outdoors in Point Reyes Park, enjoy popcorn, and more. Saturday, 7–9 pm.
- See the movie How to Train Your Dragon outdoors in San Francisco's Duboce Park, Saturday, 7 pm.
Sunday, September 27
- 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.
- Come and celebrate the incredible biodiversity of San Francisco at the Golden Gate Park Nature Festival, Sunday, 10 am–2 pm.
- Celebrate Oktoberfest at Marin Country Mart with a kids' pretzel craft, music, and German food and beer, Sunday, 11 am–6 pm.
- SF German Day brings German culture, food, music, and more to Golden Gate Park, Sunday, 11 am–4 pm.
- Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Bay Area's favorite toy store Five Little Monkeys at their flagship location in Albany, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Experience dances from around the world and enjoy Greek food at the International Youth Dance Festival in Novato, Sunday, 11:30 am.
- The 5th annual Sausalito Oyster Festival returns to Dunphy Park, Sunday, noon–3 pm.
- Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Randall Museum in San Francisco with free science, nature, and art activities, a climbing wall, live music, and more, Sunday, 1–5 pm.
- Enjoy performances, nature crafts, yoga, vendors, and more at the Mama Tree Fairfax Fall Festival in Peri Park, Sunday, 3:30–7:30 pm.
Visit Sonoma County farms on the Weekend Along the Farm Trails fall farm tour, Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm..
