The Bay Area Science Festival 6th Annual Discovery Day is this Saturday at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
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, November 4
Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center
San Francisco
Friday–Sunday, 10 am–9:30 pm
Get ready to skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront at the largest outdoor rink in San Francisco. Admission: $11, $6 children 7 and under, skate rental $5. For more info, visit their website.
French Storytime (L'Heure du Conte)
San Anselmo Library
Friday, 11–11:30 am
For children of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music in French. No registration required. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. Free. Location: 110 Tunstead Avenue, Council Chambers, San Anselmo. For more info, visit their website.
Friday Fun Days
South Novato Library
Friday, 3–4 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of fun with the family at the South Novato Library. Whether it’s story, art, music or science, this drop-in program promises to be packed with fun! Location: 931 C St., Novato. For more info, visit their website.
Family Camp at the Point Bonita Y!
Point Bonita YMCA, Sausalito
Friday, 4 pm–Sunday, 1 pm
Join the Point Bonita Y for our Family Camp Weekends, focused on getting outdoors and playing, learning, serving and working in our National Park. The weekend will offer activities for families to do together, kid-specific activities while parents get some time to themselves, and service projects to give back to and preserve our parks. All meals and accommodations provided. $275 per family. For more info, visit their website.
Friday Nights at the de Young
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Friday, 5–8:45 pm
Friday Nights at the de Young are after-hours art happenings that include a mix of live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, and exhibition tours. The café offers a delicious prix-fixe menu and specialty cocktails, and the Hamon Tower observation level is open until 8 pm. For more info, visit their website.
Free Family Movie Night: Zootopia
Presidio Community YMCA, San Francisco
Friday, 5:30–8:30 pm
Bring the family for an evening of fun. There will be food trucks, popcorn, It's-It ice cream and more. Movie shorts start at 6:30 pm; feature film at 7 pm. Location: 1151 Gorgas Ave, San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.
Movie Night: Zootopia
Mathnasium of Mill Valley
Friday, 6–8 pm
Stop by Mathnasium on the first Friday of the month for movie night. Free pizza and soda will be served. Students, parents, and friends welecome. Location: 247 Shoreline Highway, Suite A3. For more info, visit their website.
Spaghetti Bingo
Tam Valley Community Center
Friday, 6:15 pm
Bring the family for a night of fun-bingo and dinner. Doors open at 6:15 pm and bingo starts at 6:45 pm. Dinner includes a 3-course spaghetti dinner and dessert. Cost: $8/person includes dinner & bingo. Arrive early because event does sell out. Location: 203 Marin Avenue. For more info, visit their website.
Disney's High School Musical
142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
Friday, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm)
Throckmorton Youth Performers opens their new season with Disney’s High School Musical! Perfect for the entire family. Tickets: general $20, students $15 and reserved $35. Purchase tickets here. Location: 142 Throckmorton Ave., Downtonw Mill Valley. For more info, visit their website.
Saturday, November 5
Museums on Us Free Day
Various Museums
Saturday & Sunday
Bank of America cardholders can visit the following Bay Area museums for free! Enjoy the Contemporary Jewish Museum, de Young Museum, the Legion of Honor, and the Chabot Space and Science Center. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. For more information, visit their website.
Free Yoga at Old Mill Park
Mill Valley
Saturday, 9–10 am
The Mill Valley Recreation Department is offering a free Hatha flow yoga class the first Saturday of the month at Old Mill Amphitheater. Prepare to sweat, breathe, align and stretch in this fun, unique environment. Designed for students of all levels, this class will be held in all weather conditions except severe rain. Bring a mat, water bottle and comfortable clothing. Meet at the Old Mill Amphitheater 10 minutes prior to class. Location: Throckmorton Ave and Old Mill Street. For more info, call 415-383-1370 or visit their website.
Diwali: Festival of Lights
Habitot Children's Museum, Berkeley
Saturday, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Diwali ("festival of lights") is the biggest and the brightest festival in India, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Huge firework displays and houses decorated with bright lights will be reflected in activities in Habitot's Art Studio. Try your hand at creating a colorful rangoli pattern or decorating a candle holder. Indian treats to share too!. General admission applies. Location: 2065 Kittredge Street, Berkeley. For more info, visit their website.
Zumba at McInnis Park
McInnis Park, San Rafael
Saturday, 9:30–10:30 am
Kick off an energetic weekend with Zumba at McInnis Park led by a professional instructor. This event is ideal for all ages so bring the family. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring water. We request no animals (except service animals) attend. Rain will cancel the event. Questions: Contact Kevin Wright at KWright@marincounty.org, or (415) 473-2129. For more info, visit their website.
San Domenico Kindergarten Open House
San Anselmo
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Our warm and nurturing Kindergarten program develops in our students foundational habits of mind, which will serve them throughout their academic lives. Come and see first-hand at this weekend's open house. Register online here. Location: 1500 Butterfield Road Library, San Anselmo. For more info, visit their website.
Marin Waldorf School Open House
Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael
Saturday, 10 am–2 pm
Come explore the early education and grades 1–8 programs at Marin's only fully accredited Waldorf school. Toddler–kindergarten open house 10 am–12:30 pm; grades 1–8 10 am–2 pm. Childcare available. For more info and to register, visit their website.
Free Junior Chef Class: Thanksgiving Helper: Turkey & Sides
Williams-Sonoma, Corte Madera
Saturday, 10 am
Join your family in the kitchen and help roast the Thanksgiving turkey. We’ll also show you how to cook some yummy side dishes that we guarantee will steal the show! Suitable for ages 8-13. Call the store to reserve your spot (415) 924-6799. Location: The Village at Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
Bay Area Science Festival 6th Annual Discovery Day
AT&T Park, San Francisco
Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
The 5th annual Discovery Day at AT&T Park features hundreds of hands-on activities, opportunities to meet local scientists and engineers, and plenty of fun and educational entertainment. The entire ballpark is packed to the rafters with science content: on the field, at every entry/exit, and every level of the ballpark. Get ready to unleash your inner scientist. Free admission! Perfect for families with kids ages 0–14. For more info, visit their website.
Bay Area Children's Theatre: Seussical TYA
Saturday, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley
The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss springs to life in this imagination-infused musical! Horton the Elephant discovers a dust speck is actually an entire planet, Gertrude McFuzz wishes she had a flashier feathered tail, and Jojo the Who's elaborate thinks keep getting him into trouble! The Cat in the Hat is your magical master of ceremonies in this sensational smorgasbord of Seuss stories. Recommended for age 3 and up. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children, $23 seniors. Location: 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley. For more info, visit their website.
Creative Family Fun: Picturing the Presidio
Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
Drop in for imaginative craft-making based on the Presidio’s natural and cultural heritage. Featuring different crafts every weekend! George Alexander Grant was the first Chief Photographer for the National Park Service. From 1929 to 1954 he captured and created 30,000 images of our national parks. Come celebrate the Presidio and create your own pictures of the park’s natural landscapes. Registration not required, but preferred. For more info, visit their website.
Science Saturday
Environmental Discovery Center, Santa Rosa
Saturday, 1–4 pm
Bring the family for fun, hands-on activities at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park. This month we will explore petrology, the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and structure of rocks. Activities start on the hour at 1, 2 or 3 pm. Science Saturdays feature tangible experiments and projects that let children explore the world around us. This is a free event. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more info, visit their website.
Día de los Muertos Community Concert
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Saturday, 2 & 8 pm
Bring the entire family and join the San Francisco Symphony in this annual celebration of Latin-American music and culture for the Day of the Dead. Mexican-American singer-songwriter Lila Downs, a multi Grammy Award-winning artist in her symphonic debut, joins the SF Symphony to perform selections from Balas y Chocolate. Arrive an hour early for refreshments, live music and dancing, colorful altars, traditional crafts, and more. Half price for ages 17 and under. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Purchase tickets here. Location: 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.
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