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 Event Calendar.
Friday, February 8
Dinosaur Revolution: Live Large!
San Francisco Zoo
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am–4 pm
Come navigate this amazing 3,000-square-foot maze to uncover the facts and fossils about dinosaurs. Live large in reptilian role-play activities, undertake three Mesozoic missions spanning 150 million years and learn how to mimic dinosaur behavior. Challenge yourself to learn why dinosaurs are one of the most successful survivors in earth’s history. Cost: $15 adults, $12 seniors and $9 children. Under 3, free. Location: 1 Zoo Road in the Pachyderm Building. For more info, call (415) 753-7080 or visit their website.
Once Upon a Time: Props and Costumes Drop-in
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Friday, 10:30–11:15 am & 3:30–4:30 pm
Design and create a variety of props and accessories of your child’s imagining, elevating their dramatic play. Also add to the collaborative cardboard castle as we engage in the immersive environment of set design. Free with museum admission. Location: 557 McReynolds Road Fort Baker in Sausalito. For more info, call (415) 339-3976 or visit their website.
Stories for Chinese New Year
Larkspur Library
Friday, 4 pm
Chinese Lunar New Year is a major celebration in Asia and Leta Bushyhead will be here to tell favorite stories such as "Nian, the Hungry New Year Beast Wants to Eat You!” and “How the Chinese Zodiac was Created." Leta is a storyteller at the Asian Art Museum who shares tales from China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This event is best for children ages four and older. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Call (415) 927-5005 or email library@cityoflarkspur.org to RSVP. Location: 400 Magnolia Ave. First Floor, City Hall Building. For more info, visit their website.
Saturday, February 9
Paradise Fishing Tournament
Paradise Beach Park, Tiburon
Saturday, 9 am–noon
Join rangers for this annual winter fishing contest! A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be provided first-come, first-served to beginner fishermen, thanks to the California Department of Fish and Game. Fishing license is required when fishing from the shore, not from the pier. Questions: contact supervising ranger Mike Maraccini at (415) 435-9212 or MMaraccini@marincounty.org. Meet at the fishing pier in Paradise Beach Park. Location: 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon. For more info, visit their website.
St. Valentines Day Festival at the Farmers Market
Marin County Mart (Larkspur Landing)
Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
Celebrate family-friendly Valentine fun at the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market, on Saturday February 9. Activities will include, sugar cookie decorating, old fashioned Valentine making with complimentary postage, an old fashioned photo stand, face painting, pony rides, and kids' music. Plus enjoy shopping for delicious local produce, cheese, eggs, meat, seafood, and don't forget flowers and artisan confections!. For more info, visit their website.
Richardson Bay Pond Workshop
Richardson Bay Audubon Center, Tiburon
Saturday, 9:30–11:30 am
When it rains, seasonal ponds suddenly come to life and become a valuable resource for local wildlife. Bring your sense of adventure and wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy and wet, and explore the micro to macro inhabitants of a seasonal pond. Appropriate for children ages 5–8. Children ages 4 and under may participate, but must be accompanied by an adult. Program will cancel with less than 5 participants. Cost: $7 per participant. Advance registration required: (415) 388-2524. For more info, visit their website.
Waterfall Walks: Ignacio Valley
Ignacio Valley Open Space, Novato
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Meet a ranger for a tour in this beautiful canyon to view a waterfall nestled amidst the trees. A discussion of creek ecology, watersheds, and water conservation will be included on the way. This will be an easy walk with one steep section, approximately 1 mile round-trip. Dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes (it could be muddy or slippery), and bring water and snacks. Friendly dogs are welcome, but must be leashed. Rain does not cancel the event. Location: Meet at the end of Fairway Drive Follow Fairway Dr. approximately 1.8 miles to the end. For more info, visit their website.
Open House: Novato Parents Nursery School
Novato
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Novato Parents Nursery School (NPNS) is a parent cooperative preschool that provides a unique environment for those parents wishing to share and participate in their child’s first school experience. To find out more, please come to our open house this weekend.. Location: 1473 South Novato Blvd., Novato. For more info, call (415) 897-4498 or visit their website.
Giants FanFest
AT&T Park, San Franicsco
Saturday, 10 am–3 pm
Dust off your gloves, don your best orange and black, grab the entire family and get to AT&T Park! Grab autographs from Giants players past and present, snap a picture with the World Series Trophy, walk the field, sit in the dugout, get up close with players and coaches at the Q&A Stage, and don't forget to bring the kids to the Junior Giants Zone. Admission is free. Parking is free in lot A. Location: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. For more info, visit their website.
Special Valentine Storytime The Perfect Hug
Barnes & Noble, Corte Madera
Saturday, 11 am
Join us for this Special Valentine Storytime, featuring The Perfect Hug by Joanna Walsh and Judi Abbot! We'll share lots of wonderful stories and about love and friendship! Location: 313 Corte Madera Town Center. For more info, call 415-927-9016 or visit their website.
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