Family fun awaits at Pixie Park's Spring Fair this Sunday at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross.
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.
Friday, May 15
Hamilton Community Pool
Novato
Friday, 11 am–6:30 pm
Today is opening day at Hamilton Pool in Novato. This community pool offers a kiddie pool with slide and play equipment, as well as a BBQ and picnic area. Daily drop in admission is $5 for Novato resident children ages 1–15 and $6 for Novato resident adults 16+ with photo ID; non-residents $8 for children and $10 for adults. Location: 203 El Bonito Road. For more info, call (415) 883-7126 or visit their website.
Tour the Novato Fire District Fire Engine!
Novato Library Parking Lot
Friday, 10–11 am
Meet on the lawn in front of the Novato Library for this special tour of the Big Engine. Everyone is welcome (suitable for ages 0–8). This is an outdoor only event in the library parking lot (library is closed on Friday), bring a picnic and meet up with other families. Please park across the bridge as the main parking lot will be reserved for the Novato Fire District engine. Location: 1720 Novato Boulevard. For more info, visit their website.
Del Mar Middle School presents: Peter Pan
Tiburon
Friday & Saturday, 6:30 pm
Del Mar Middle School presents its Spring play Peter Pan. The play runs for four evenings with two different casts. Peter Pan is a family-friendly classic that’s appropriate for all ages. $15 adults and $12 children. Purchase tickets here. Location: 277 A Karen Way, Tiburon. For more info, visit their website.
Saturday, May 16
Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
This Saturday, special performance by Sing-Marin from 1-6 pm. Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, pasta, confections, olive oil, and brunch and lunch offerings! Kids can take a pony ride and visit the petting zoo (10 am–2 pm), try out some arts and crafts (9 am–2 pm). For more info, visit their website.
Paradise Fishing Derby
Paradise Beach Park, Tiburon
Saturday, 9 am–1 pm
Join rangers for our annual fishing contest! Prizes awarded for the first fish, the biggest fish, and the heaviest fish! A limited amount of poles will be available on a first come, first-served basis. A valid California fishing license is required when fishing from the shore, not from the pier. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Location: For more info, visit their website.
Bees and Birds Family Campout
Slide Ranch, Muir Beach
Saturday, 10 am–Sunday, 1 pm
Honor your mom with a special weekend that will be fun and memorable for the whole family! Meet the goat and chicken moms at the ranch, explore the garden and trails, cook farm-to-table treats, and make your mom nature crafts like lavender herb pillows and homemade picture frames to take home. A low-tide on Sunday will make tidepool exploration possible too. Fee: $80 per person, age 2 and under free. Location: 2025 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach. For more info, visit their website.
The 121th Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival
Downtown Santa Rosa
Saturday, 10 am
This is one of Sonoma County's most honored traditions and one of the oldest and largest events of its kind in Northern California. Parade takes place from 10 am–noon. with marching bands, floats, roses, horse-drawn carriages, clowns, roses, roses, and more roses. Following the parade will be music, family activities, and food vendors at Juilliard Park. The awards ceremony for all parade categories will take place at approximately 2 pm. Juillard Park is located on Santa Rosa Avenue just south of Sonoma Avenue. For more info, visit their website.
Family Fun Safe Boating Expo
Coast Guard Motor Boat Station Golden Gate
Saturday, 10 am–2 pm
An exciting, free, fun family event at beautiful U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate, near the north tower of the Golden Gate bridge. Come get a free life jacket (while supplies last), watch friendly Coast Guard dogs as they demonstrate how they detect explosives, witness thrilling helicopter rescue demos, take tours of Coast Guard vessels and the Coast Guard station, learn about boating safety, get a free boater environmental kit, bring your boat for a courtesy vessel safety exam, and take one of three free boating seminars. Free parking. Location: 435 Murray Circle, Saualito. For more info, visit their website.
Maker Faire Bay Area
San Mateo County Events Center, San Mateo
Saturday, 10 am–8 pm & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
With over 900 maker exhibits, Maker Faire is a family-friendly festival of creativity and innovation in technology, craft, science, fashion, art, food, and more! Featuring how-to workshops, inspiring presentations and outrageous attractions. Tickets: $20 and up. Location: 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. For more information, visit their website.
Marinwood Preschool's Open House
Marinwood Community Center, San Rafael
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Come visit, meet our teachers and learn about our three preschool classes: parent-toddler, three's together and pre-K morning school. Location: 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 479-0775. For more info, visit their website.
Ben Franklin's Colonial Printing Shop
California Room, Civic Center
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Join us for a fun family event when the Printing Museum on Wheels makes stops at the Civic Center. Museum curator Mark Barbour will tell engaging stories about how Gutenberg’s printing press changed the world in 1450 and how books and printing shaped young Ben Franklin’s life. During the second hour, participants can print their own keepsakes on antique presses, set their name in type, make a small book and print the front page of an historic Marin County newspaper. Free. For more info, visit their website.
Free Kids Cooking Class: Top Your Tacos!
Williams-Sonoma, Corte Madera
Saturday, 10 am
Whether you prefer crunchy tacos or soft ones, the toppings are the best part. We’ll show you how to make fresh salsa, great guacamole and other fun toppings for a taco dinner. You’ll impress your family when you prepare these at home. Suitable for ages 9–13. Call the store to reserve your spot (415) 924-6799. Location: The Village at Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
Free Asian Heritage Celebration for the Family
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
Saturday, 11 am–3:30 pm
Explore the museum for free thanks to Target during this annual program held during the Asian Heritage Street Celebration outside the museum. Indian dance demonstrations, art making, gallery tours, Southeast Asian dance and music performances are some highlights you can enjoy with family and friends. Due to capacity restrictions, admission is not guaranteed. Location: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.
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