Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/For a guaranteed good time all across the Bay Area, take a peek over my full calendar below for all the family-friendly events happening throughout the weekend.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Bioneers
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marin Civic Center (map)
Creating a unique learning-and-play program for families with kids 13 and under to enjoy together during the annual conference. Learn from some of the country’s top nature-inspired education masters and experience these spellbinding experiential education activities.
Circus Vargas “The Greatest Of Ease!”
12:00 PM & 1:00 PM
Westfield Oakridge, San Jose (map)
The Big One is Back with “The Greatest of Ease’ bringing acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze!
Ohlone Legacy “Big Time” Gathering
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rob Hill Campground, Presidio (map)
Come out and join us in celebrating our Legacy with traditional dances, games, exhibitors, and of course food! Message Desiree if your interested in being a exhibitor or for more info on the event Carla Marie.
XR Super Girls: Building Blocks 3-D Modeling For VR
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
XR Marin, Novato (map)
XR is in its infancy, and this development platform is so new that it has really opened opportunities for women to emerge as leaders in this industry. XR Marin is seizing this unique opportunity to be the catalyst in innovative education that will leverage this open landscape to cultivate and catapult our female students to become the next generation of young leaders in XR.
Disney On Ice
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oakland Arena (map)
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, LIVE ON ICE!
Color Your World: A Children's Musical
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Creative Arts Building, Little Theatre, San Francisco (map)
A children's musical sets sail on an ordinary day.
Grand National Rodeo | Livestock Exposition, Horse Show And Rodeo
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cow Palace (map)
The Wild West is once again coming to the Bay Area with the annual Grand National Rodeo. Now in its 73rd year, the Grand National Rodeo will celebrate the time-honored tradition of America's West by presenting the best of the best in the competitive sport of rodeo.
Pumpkin Nights
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sonoma County Fairground (map)
Rekindle the enchantment and wonder of Halloween at Pumpkin Nights! This outdoor festival immerses you in a half-mile walking path of over 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and 1,000 fresh pumpkins, larger-than-life displays and multi-sensory experiences. In addition to pumpkins, Pumpkin Nights offers food and activities for the whole family!
Fright Night @ The Scream Zone
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Mill Valley Recreation (map)
Put on your best costume and head over to the Teen Zone for our annual Halloween party. There will be snacks, games and pumpkin carving. It'll be a spooky good time!
Sundown Cinema: People’s Choice (Title TBD)
Friday, October 18, 2019
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dolores Park, San Francisco (map)
Enjoy Sundown Cinema: Film Night in the Park events throughout San Francisco.
Outdoor Movie Night - Top Gun
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito (map)
Popcorn available for purchase
Novato Horsemen Haunted House
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Novato Horsemen (map)
Open for business Friday and Saturday evenings Oct 18th and 19th and Oct 25th and 26th.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
San Francisco Old Car Picnic
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Golden Gate Park (map)
Come celebrate an annual San Francisco classic car tradition in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
Junior Ranger Program
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
China Camp State Park, San Rafael (map)
Earn your Jr. Ranger Badge and learn about the life of coyotes and their habitat.
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Half Moon Bay (map)
Autumn is a stunningly spectacular season on the picturesque coast around Half Moon Bay where the entire Coastside area bursts into a brilliant sea of orange and buzzes with excitement and activity to celebrate its bountiful and beautiful fall harvest.
Bioneers
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marin Civic Center (map)
Creating a unique learning-and-play program for families with kids 13 and under to enjoy together during the annual conference. Learn from some of the country’s top nature-inspired education masters and experience these spellbinding experiential education activities.
Fall Harvest Celebration 2019 At Slide Ranch
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Slide Ranch, Muir Beach (map)
Join us for one of the most exuberant days of the year at Slide Ranch. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with a variety of animal activities, nature crafts, garden cooking projects, hikes, live music, and food for sale.
Goblin Jamboree Family Fundraiser
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito (map)
Dress in your best creative costumes and celebrate Halloween at the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Goblin Jamboree!
The Apple Faire
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mountain School (map)
A sweet celebration of autumn, especially for families with children 7 years old and under (all ages welcome). Join the merriment with music, games, prizes, food and apple pressing this October 14th. Free admission and open to the public.
Color Your World: A Children's Musical
10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Creative Arts Building, Little Theatre, San Francisco (map)
A children's musical sets sail on an ordinary day.
LumaFest
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma (map)
El Día de los Muertos Community Celebration is a family-friendly and rain-friendly event!
Trolly Dances
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
An admission-free festival that serves as an artist laboratory and engages audiences along a different MUNI-streetcar route each year, through site-specific dance performance inspired by the cultural, architectural, ethnological, historical, and other riches of the city’s neighborhoods.
StoryWalk Reading Bothin Marsh
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bothin Marsh, Mill Valley (map)
Meet Caldecott Honor Medalist Brendan Wenzel! He'll read from his extraordinary new picture book, "A Stone Sat Still," and tell you about his StoryWalk at Bothin Marsh and his great affection for all things furred, feathered, and scaly.
Honoring Native Californians: Miwok Life At China Camp
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
China Camp State Park, San Rafael (map)
This walk is a continuation of a previous Miwok program in August.
Proof School Love Math! Festival
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Proof School, San Francisco (map)
Proof School students and faculty are hosting a math festival that will delight curious kids.
Corgi Con Fall 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ocean Beach, San Francisco (map)
Saturday, October 19th, 10am-2pm at Ocean Beach in San FranCorgsco. Between Stairwell 2 and 5 on the Cliff House side of the beach.
Sports Basement 2nd Annual Halloween 5k @ Sports Basement Presidio
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sports Basement, San Francisco (map)
Join Sports Basement for their very special (and spooky!) 2nd Annual Halloweek 5k! Come in your best costume for the costume contest, hang out in the pumpkin patch and carve pumpkins - all while enjoying free BBQ and beers!
UC Berkeley Powwow
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lower Sproul (map)
The annual UC Berkeley Powwow includes various forms of traditional and competition dancing, a scavenger hunt for children and popular Native foods.
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion.
Tolay Fall Festival
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tolay Lake Regional Park (map)
More than just a pumpkin patch, the Tolay Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration of the beauty and history of this special park.
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Civic Park (map)
Join us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek. It’s a great place to show off your dirndl dress or don the lederhosen (not mandatory!).
Potrero Hill Festival
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
Come celebrate the Potrero community and enjoy local food vendors and artists, musicians, historians, homegrown entertainment and much more! Join us for this one-of-a-kind community event for all ages!
Disney On Ice
11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Oakland Arena (map)
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, LIVE ON ICE!
Marin County Triathlon And Duathlon: Kids And Family Relay
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
McNear’s Beach County Park, San Rafael (map)
For the Kids’ Triathlon, any child under 13 years old (on race day) is invited to participate. Family Relays can be with two or three kids under 13 years old or one adult and one or two kids. Kids should be able to complete the swim distance for their age group (See Course Description) and to ride a bike.
Días De Los Muertos Celebration
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Oakland Museum of California (map)
Join us as OMCA comes alive for the 25th annual community celebration honoring Days of the Dead traditions.
Wharf Fest
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fisherman’s Wharf (map)
Returns to San Francisco’s iconic neighborhood to celebrate the historic waterfront district. This year’s festival will include a chowder cook-off competition, exhibitors, and fun family activities and entertainment.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Ridgway Swim Center, Santa Rosa (map)
Join us for our fourth annual Floating Pumpkin Patch at Ridgway Swim Center.
Oktoberfest 2019
1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Greek Orthodox Church (map)
Prost! It’s time for some Old Fashion German Fun.
Pumpkin On Pikes
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tara Firma Farms (map)
The festivities start in the afternoon with great food, music and pumpkin carving.
Mill Valley Police Department Open House
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mill Valley Police Department (map)
Have you ever wondered what the inside of your Police Department looks like? On October 19, 2019 from 2 PM to 4 PM, the Mill Valley Police Department would like to invite you to our first Open House!
Grand National Rodeo | Livestock Exposition, Horse Show And Rodeo
4:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cow Palace (map)
The Wild West is once again coming to the Bay Area with the annual Grand National Rodeo. Now in its 73rd year, the Grand National Rodeo will celebrate the time-honored tradition of America's West by presenting the best of the best in the competitive sport of rodeo.
BOO Bash
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tiburon (map)
Trick or Treat down Tiburon's Main Street with our downtown merchants then follow the jack-o-lantern lit trail to Belvedere Park for a movie in the park.
Halloween Magic Show
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Novato City Hall (map)
He's silly, he's funny and he'll make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing.
Pumpkin Nights
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sonoma County Fairground (map)
Rekindle the enchantment and wonder of Halloween at Pumpkin Nights! This outdoor festival immerses you in a half-mile walking path of over 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and 1,000 fresh pumpkins, larger-than-life displays and multi-sensory experiences. In addition to pumpkins, Pumpkin Nights offers food and activities for the whole family!
Undiscovered SF Creative Night Market
5:30 PM -9:30 PM
San Francisco (map)
On Saturday, October 19th, UNDISCOVERED SF Creative Night Market returns at a fresh new location 598 Stevenson St. @ 7th St. Celebrate Filipino American History Month at UNDSCVRD and enjoy emerging artists and merchants right in the heart of San Francisco's new cultural district - SOMA Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District! Doors open 4pm.
Virtual Reality Art Class At XR Marin: Tiltbrush
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
XR MARIN, Novato (map)
Learn how to create art in virtual reality! Paint in mid-air, create 3D scenes you can walk through, or sculpt animated objects!
Creek Park: Captain Marvel
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Creek Park, San Anselmo (map)
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.
Novato Horsemen Haunted House
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Novato Horsemen (map)
Open for business Friday and Saturday evenings Oct 18th and 19th and Oct 25th and 26th.
Sing The Beatles To LIVE Music!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael (map)
Bring your family & friends to “Pub J” for a fabulous and fun night of singing along to Beatles songs, accompanied by live music from The Quarry Persons! The Quarry Persons have led standing room only “Sing the Beatles” events for the SF Free Folk Festival, rocked the Kensington Circus Pub for many a Saturday Night, and most recently led sold-out audiences at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley.
North Bay Mobile Drive-In: Tremors (1990)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Old Hamilton Theater Building, Novato (map)
Here it is folks, last movie of the 2019 season! Thank you everyone for coming to our shows but it is time for us to hibernate for the winter. Have no fear we will be back, better than ever in 2020!
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Stafford Lake 5K Trail Run
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Stafford Lake Park, Novato (map)
Marin County Parks' 2nd annual Stafford Lake Trail Run will feature 5k (3.1 miles) of beautiful trails at Stafford Lake Park! Whether you chose to hike the course, or race for a podium finish, you will enjoy lakeside views, a variety of trails and terrain, and a community that celebrates participation and a love for running in Marin County's spectacular parks and open space preserves.
OPEN HOUSE: Terra Mandarin Preschool & TK
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Terra Marin, Mill Valley (map)
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the guiding principle behind Terra Mandarin Preschool's program is to nurture the infinite capabilities of young children. This approach allows children to investigate and create meaning through play and project based learning, understand that all learning is connected, and experience every event as an opportunity to gain a new and exciting understanding of the world.
OPEN HOUSE: Terra Marin School
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Terra Marin, Mill Valley (map)
If you are searching for the right fit for your child for K-8th grade, explore the offerings at Terra Marin. We are a progressive and creative K-8th grade program in Mill Valley focused on helping youth develop their voice, learn and find their individual place in this world. Our highly trained staff, small class size and emphasis on social emotional learning, academics, differentiated learning, the arts, language and Earth Education, create well-rounded, confident graduates ready for the rigors and challenges of any high school environment.
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Half Moon Bay (map)
Autumn is a stunningly spectacular season on the picturesque coast around Half Moon Bay where the entire Coastside area bursts into a brilliant sea of orange and buzzes with excitement and activity to celebrate its bountiful and beautiful fall harvest.
Bioneers
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Marin Civic Center (map)
Creating a unique learning-and-play program for families with kids 13 and under to enjoy together during the annual conference. Learn from some of the country’s top nature-inspired education masters and experience these spellbinding experiential education activities.
Goblin Jamboree Family Fundraiser
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito (map)
Dress in your best creative costumes and celebrate Halloween at the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Goblin Jamboree!
Trolly Dances
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
An admission-free festival that serves as an artist laboratory and engages audiences along a different MUNI-streetcar route each year, through site-specific dance performance inspired by the cultural, architectural, ethnological, historical, and other riches of the city’s neighborhoods.
Community Music Day
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Crowden Music Center, Berkeley (map)
Community Music Day is Crowden's annual musical carnival for all ages. Join Crowden, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, and East Bay Music Together for musical fun throughout the day!
Community 50th Anniversary Founder's Day
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exploratorium, San Francisco (map)
Note: Pay-what-you-wish on Community Days, when museum entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion.
Tolay Fall Festival
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tolay Lake Regional Park (map)
More than just a pumpkin patch, the Tolay Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration of the beauty and history of this special park.
Sunday Streets: Excelsior
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
Sunday Streets returns to the Excelsior district to close out the 2019 season, carrying on the tradition of the popular Excelsior Arts & Music Festival.
Presidio Picnic
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
Grab a blanket and head to your national park for the 6th season of Presdio Picni. This great family event takes place on the Presidio’s beautiful Main Parade Ground, a seven-acre lawn with views of the park, the city and San Francisco
MALT Day At The Pumpkin Patch
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Nicasio Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch (map)
Join us for this fun, family-friendly event.
Disney On Ice
11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Oakland Arena (map)
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, LIVE ON ICE!
Headlands Center For The Arts Open House
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito (map)
Three Sundays a year, we invite you to roam the various buildings of our campus, engage with artists in their studios, experience new work and works in progress, and stay for a homemade lunch in the Mess Hall.
Días De Los Muertos Celebration
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Oakland Museum of California(map)
Join us as OMCA comes alive for the 25th annual community celebration honoring Days of the Dead traditions.
Aki Matsuri
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Japantown Peace Plaza (map)
Come celebrate the Aki Matsuri, or fall festival in SF Japantown.
Halloween Party Matinee & The Secret Life Of Pets
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (map)
Free Halloween party for families and kids 12 and under at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. This year, we are showing the movie The Secret Life of Pets. The party will feature free food, games and prizes, face painters, balloon sculptures and lots of fun!
The Well Known Strangers Bring Country Soul To Twin Oaks Roadhouse
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Twin Oaks Roadhouse (map)
Revelers can enjoy a late afternoon of live music, craft beer and top-notch barbecue straight off the grill – a perfect way to enjoy a warm fall afternoon.
Pumpkin Nights
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sonoma County Fairground (map)
Rekindle the enchantment and wonder of Halloween at Pumpkin Nights! This outdoor festival immerses you in a half-mile walking path of over 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and 1,000 fresh pumpkins, larger-than-life displays and multi-sensory experiences. In addition to pumpkins, Pumpkin Nights offers food and activities for the whole family!
