One of the best things about spring are sweet, locally grown organic strawberries. Use them to make this easy and delicious strawberry shortcake dessert.

There will be "sundae" vibes on a Saturday as Guide Dogs for the Blind follows its regular public graduation ceremony for guide dog team graduates on Saturday, May 10, with a special ice cream social to recruit new puppy raisers at its campus in San Rafael.

Find free new and gently used items for kids ages 0–12 at the Give and Take community event on Saturday, April 26 at 10 am–noon, at the campus of Christ Presbyterian Church and Montessori de Terra Linda in San Rafael.

Sponsored: Celebrate your little one’s big day with music, movement & fun! Cucu’s PlayHouse in San Rafael now offers private birthday parties—at their cozy space or your favorite location. 

It's fun and easy to create your own world in a recycled glass container and decorate it with found materials. This project is great for all ages!

This spring, Sonoma County farms are abundant with seedlings and barnyard babies, so pack up the family and head out to the farm to celebrate! This year's Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies takes place May 17 and 18.

Explore one of the many water parks in the San Francisco Bay Area. All of these parks offer thrilling water slides and gentler aquatic adventures like lazy rivers, wave pools, and kids' activity areas. 

It's not every day that the circus comes to town, but it'll be here this week! American Crown Circus sets up its big top at Northgate Mall in San Rafael, April 24–28.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11. Pack a picnic and celebrate Mom's day outdoors at one of the many great picnic spots in and around Marin and Sonoma County. Here are some of our favorite places to bring our lunch (or brunch) and dine al fresco.

Infant swim classes in Marin County start as early as six months old, and are usually parent/child sessions where you or a caregiver can enjoy the water with your child. Here's our list of infant and toddler swim classes in Marin.