This Weekend! The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has creative fun for all ages and returns to Old Mill Park on Saturday and Sunday September 20 and 21. Kids are free.
 

Fall is one of our favorite times of year, and there's so much family fun to do in Marin and beyond. Find a family-friendly fall festival, fair, or Oktoberfest to celebrate the season.

This Sunday, September 21, San Rafael's historic Gerstle Park neighborhood will once again be filled with the sounds and sights of San Rafael Porchfest!

Apple season is getting underway, so take a trip to the farm and pick your own! Head to Chileno Valley Ranch this fall for organic apples, farm tours, and fun. Reservations are now open.

Keep the little ones busy this fall! We've put together a list of 15 awesome autumn activities and outings in Marin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond specially selected for families with kids 5 and under. 

Don't buy a new Halloween costume this year — create your own or get a gently used one from a local thrift store or costume swap. Here's a guide to DIY costume resources in Marin.

Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend in Marin and the Bay Area.

Flower Piano returns to the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park from September 12–21. Now celebrating its 10th season, this music-filled event features a dozen pianos placed in dramatic locations throughout the 55-acre garden for anyone to play.

We always make this apple pie after we go apple picking every fall. This is my go-to recipe for our favorite homemade apple pie. 

Are you ready to roll? Pack up the bikes and head to Marin County's only public bike park at Stafford Lake County Park in Novato. This 17-acre bike park has features for all skill levels.