Marin Weekend Family Fun for April 11–13
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
- Come face-to-face with life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Dino Days at the California Academy of Sciences, Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
- See vintage race cars in action on the track at Sonoma Raceway — admission is free for spectators! Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
- Experience art you can feel at the Balloon Museum at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Friday, 11 am–8 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–9 pm.
- Catch a screening of Disney's Moana at the Lark Theater in Larkspur, Saturday, 9 am & Sunday, 4:20 pm.
- Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and participate in spring activities at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round in Berkeley, Saturday & Sunday, 9–11 am.
- Go on an egg hunt and then take a train ride, pony ride, and more at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am.
- Take a ride on the Easter Egg Express in West Sacramento, Saturday & Sunday, 12:15 & 2:30 pm.
- See the movie The Black Cauldron in the theater at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, Saturday & Sunday, 2 pm.
Friday, April 11
- Bring the little ones to Itsy Bitsy Storytime at the Larkspur Library, 10 am.
- Sing and stomp with musician Emily Bonn at the San Anselmo Library, Friday, 10:30–11 am.
See vintage race cars in action on the track at Sonoma Raceway — admission is free for spectators! Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm.
Saturday, April 12
- Shop for bargains at the Sausalito City Wide Yard Sale, Saturday, 9 am–1 pm.
- Get a glimpse of Civil War-era Alcatraz Island on Living History Day, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
- UC Berkeley's annual Eggster event is an egg hunt and carnival of learning, Saturday, 10 am–3 pm.
- Participate in an egg hunt and children's activities at the Great Petaluma Egg Hunt at the fairgrounds, Saturday, 10 am–noon.
- Hunt for Easter eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and participate in activities at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco, Saturday, 10 am–12:30 pm.
- Join librarian Amanda and local families for a fun Russian storytime with books, puppets, and songs at Marin City Library, Saturday, 10:30–11:30 am.
- Visit Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park for Sheep Shearing Day and see how wool comes off sheep, Saturday, 11 am–2 pm.
- Celebrate the grand opening of the new Sunset Dunes Park in San Francisco with a ribbon cutting, kids' activities, music, and more, Saturday, 11:30 am–4 pm.
- Take a free mini sailing lesson and learn about boating safety at Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael, Satuday, noon–3 pm.
- Kids can design and create a DIY wooden picture frame at Goodie's Kids' Club at Goodman Building Supply in Mill Valley, Saturday, 12:30–2 pm.
- Learn how to identify animals by their tracks, eating habits, and poop at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 12:30 pm.
- Hunt for Easter eggs under water and meet the bunny at Sonoma Splash, Saturday, 1–3 pm.
- Come to the Sausalito Library for an afternoon of art and story, Saturday, 2:30–3:30 pm.
- Enjoy a cozy campfire, marshmallow roast, and songs at the historic Sonoma Barracks, Saturday, 6 pm.
- Go on a full moon hike to see the "Pink Moon" at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Saturday, 6:30–9 pm.
Sunday, April 13
- Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
- Browse for treasures and enjoy live music and food at the Antique French Market at Marin Center in San Rafael, Sunday, 9 am–3 pm.
- The Belvedere-Tiburon Spring Carnival features a community egg hunt, bounce houses, face painting, children’s train and more! Sunday, 10 am–12:30 pm.
- Learn to nature journal with Marin Parks rangers at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
- Bring your Easter basket and search for eggs at the Novato Mothers Club's annual community egg hunt, Sunday, 10 am.
- Get hands-on with art at Marin MOCA's Free Family Day in San Rafael, Sunday, 11 am–3 pm.
- Head to Farm Barn Eggs in Petaluma for an Easter egg hunt and to meet animals, play games, and more, Sunday, 2–4 pm.
