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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 30
Novato Library's Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
Novato Library
Friday, 11 am–2 pm
Join us as to kick off the library's Summer Reading Program with a wild party! Balloons, face painting, and music with Tim Cain (1 pm) are just some of the events at this celebration! For all ages. Location: 1720 Novato Boulevard, Novato. For more info, visit their website.
Family Movie Night: Mary Poppins (1964)
Stafford Lake, Novato
Friday, 8–11 pm
Come enjoy a spring evening on the lawn at Stafford Lake for Family Movie Night, featuring a family movie, popcorn, and more! Feel free to picnic and BBQ as well. Movie begins 15 minutes after sunset. No animals (except service animals) are allowed at this park. Park entrance is free. For more info, call Ranger Kevin O’Donoghue at (415) 897-0618 or visit their website.
Jazz & Blues by the Bay
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
Fridays, 6:30–8 pm
Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito is a free event. Lawn seating available (first-come first-served). Performing this Friday, Maria Muldaur and Her Bluesiana Band. Food available to purchase. For more information, visit their website.
Saturday, May 31
Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
Saturday, 9 am–2 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) and listen to family music (9:30–10:30 am). For more info, visit their website.
Explore Mt. Burdell
Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, Novato
Saturday, 10 am–1 pm
Join Ranger Mike Warner for a moderate 3 mile hike through the preserve. We’ll learn about the area’s unique natural resources and features through some fun, interactive activities. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water and snacks. For more info, call (415) 473-2816 or visit their website.
Marin Home & Garden Expo
Marin Center Fairgrounds and Exhibit Hall, San Rafael
Saturday, 10 am-7 pm Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
The Marin Home & Garden Expo presents the newest trends and favorite traditions in the home and garden Industry. Bring the kids! Hands on building projects will take place in the kid's zone, and there will be live performances throughout the weekend. Marin community music groups will entertain on the Home Grown Marin Music Stage. Admission is free. For more info, visit their website.
Coleman Carnival & International Festival
Coleman Elementary School, San Rafael
Saturday from 11 am–4 pm
Come and experience some old fashioned family fun with entertainment from around the world, giant bounce houses, games, a raffle and more. The International Festival honors the diversity of the world and is Coleman’s largest annual community fundraiser. Food such as snow cones, crepes, Swedish waffles, cotton candy, pulled pork, BBQ, pizza ,and taqueria specialties availablAdmission is free and tickets can be purchased for food and games.. Location: 800 Belle Avenue, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
May Madness Car Parade & Rockin' Street Dance
Downtown San Rafael
Saturday, noon–6 pm
May Madness is the longest running car show and parade in Northern California. Parade begins at 5 pm. For the first time, the 27th annual event will showcase all cool vehicles! Chevrolet will have a special focus as this year’s featured marque. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Corvette. Location: Fourth Street between Lincoln Avenue and C Street. For more info, visit their website.
SingersMarin: Youth Spring Concert
Community Congregational Church, Tiburon
Saturday, 2 pm
SingersMarin will perform their annual spring concert, "Why We Sing." Tickets: $20 general admission; $10 kids and seniors; $40 families. Location: 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. For more info, visit their website.
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