Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/Summer’s here, now what? The kids are out of school, they’re bored of course, what to do? Check out all the great ways to have summer fun this weekend.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences (map)
New exhibit explores the science and nature of skin–from how it protects, heals, and attracts in the animal kingdom to how it shapes human culture and identity.
Alameda County Fair
June 14 - July 7, 11am to 11pm
The Spirit of Summer will sizzle a bit longer as Alameda County Fair celebrates the 4th of July on a rare, open Monday for an extended 18-day run.
Sonoma-Marin Fair
June 19 – 23, 12pm to 5pm
The Sonoma-Marin Fair promotes and showcases agriculture, while displaying the diverse talents, interests and accomplishments of the citizens of California, especially the youth of Sonoma and Marin counties.
Sing And Dance With Miss Kitty
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
San Rafael Library (map)
Miss Kitty will join us for a series of fun family concerts that are just right for kids birth to 8 years old. No registration, no space limitations, all are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library.
Circus Bella
12:00 PM & 2:45 PM
Children’s Garden (map)
Circus Bella delights in the totally unexpected, with circus feats, ringleader surprises and aerial splendor, and as always, the Circus Bella All-Star Band!
Ballet Summer Spectacular
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairfax Library (map)
Come kick off summer with an afternoon of ballet fun!
Build-O-Rama
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Mill Valley Library (map)
Build amazing skyscrapers and structures with our MagnaTiles, Connectagons, LEGO, Keva Blocks and more.
RVCA Skate/Art Event
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Proof Lab, Mill Valley (map)
Come celebrate Aloha Friday with us! RVCA artist Mark Oblow (from Oahu) will be at our Mill Valley stores this Friday 6/21, 4-7PM.
A Chorus Line
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jack London State Historic Park(map)
The “Best Musical Ever” perfectly describes this blockbuster Broadway hit that not only launches the 2019 season of the award winning Broadway Under the Stars series, but also serves as Transcendence’s first fully performed theatrical musical production at Jack London State Historic Park.
Healdsburg Art Festival
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Healdsburg Plaza Park (map)
The festival will feature up to 60 different artist vendors, live performing arts entertainment, artist demonstrations, public art and interactive community arts activities.
Larkspur: Music In The Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Piper Park (map)
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Piper Park and spend a fun Friday evening relaxing with friends and neighbors in Piper Parks updated Picnic area.
Summertime Family Disco: Side-By-Side Summer Camp Kick Off Party
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
The Indie Alley, Fairfax (map)
Join us for a special Summertime Family Disco at the Indie Alley. The new best way to kick off summer.
Friday Night Jazz
6:00 PM - 8:59 PM
Marin Country Mart (map)
Every Friday night, meet us at Marin Country Mart to enjoy some jazzy tunes in the courtyard! Grab some snacks & a drink and settle in for a new musical adventure every week.
Creekside Friday
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Cabin (map)
Family friendly weekly free musical series at The Cabin, Tennessee Valley featuring local musicians plus a kids' area with face painting, bounce house and more, every Friday, 6:30-8pm.
Jazz And Blues By The Bay
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Gabrielson Park (map)
Jazz and Blues by the Bay is back! This summertime concert series is famous for great music, stunning views and is a great time to spend with family and friends.
Alameda: Starlight Movies In The Park/Trolls
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field (map)
Relax, sit back and watch a free movie under the glow of the moon and stars!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Street Park, San Jose (map)
Love is even more complicated when you add magic!
BARNUM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Playhouse in San Anselmo (map)
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
Summer Solstice Sunset Viewing
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Tiburon (map)
Come celebrate the longest day of the year as we watch the sun set behind Mt Tamalpais.
Benicia: Movie Night Under The Stars
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
City Park (map)
Bring pillows, blankets and low-back chairs, then sit back and enjoy the entertainment with FREE admission and FREE popcorn during the movie.
Saturday, June 22, 2019
June Bird Walk
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
China Camp State Park (map)
This is a continuing class in which participants can gain skills in the art of birdwatching and identification.
Angel Island Civil War Days
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Angel Island State Park (map)
The National Park Service and the Friends of Civil War Angel Island host Living History Day, depicting life on Angel Island during the Civil War, when it was a military fort.
Family Fun Day On Pier 27
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Waterfront Point of Pier 27 (map)
Join us for FAMILY FUN DAY on Pier 27! Enjoy the summer weather and make memories with your family, friends, and neighbors!
Healdsburg Art Festival
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Healdsburg Plaza Park (map)
The festival will feature up to 60 different artist vendors, live performing arts entertainment, artist demonstrations, public art and interactive community arts activities.
Meet Author Michael Genhart - Rainbow
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Book Passage (map)
Join us to celebrate Pride at a special story time for ages 0-8. Our story teller Clare will be joined by guest author Michael Genhart to read picture books for children on the theme of LGBTQ families and Pride. We'll also have rainbow flags to color and make.
Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences (map)
New exhibit explores the science and nature of skin–from how it protects, heals, and attracts in the animal kingdom to how it shapes human culture and identity.
Family Storytime With Erin
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Larkspur Library (map)
Join us for this fun Saturday filled with stories and songs!
Oakland 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Oakland Youth Center (map)
AN ALL DAY FREE EVENT: Health Zone ~ Kid Zone
Open For Exploration: Dazzling Dragons, Dainty Damsels, And Lustrous Leps
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Martin Griffin Preserve (map)
Want to see a vivid dancer, or a painted lady, or a swallowtail? And what’s a dragonfly naiad? On June 22nd, join volunteer Nature Guide Leslie for guided hikes at 11am and 2pm to see the wonders of dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies from eggs to flight!
Pueblo Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sonoma Barracks Courtyard (map)
Commemorate pueblo de Sonoma’s 1835 founding. Participate in this Passport to History event, enjoy demonstrations and try your hand at pioneer crafts. Held in the Sonoma Barracks Courtyard. All ages, free of charge.
Llama Llama, Live
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
"Stretch It, Shape It, Grow It" - Bay Area Discovery Museum STEM Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Larkspur Library (map)
This workshop engages and inspires young learners (ages 4-8) to learn about their amazing brains as part of BADM's series of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs.
OminoDay
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (map)
OminoDay Music Festival has been a consistent space to provide a cultural and artistic haven for our community, our families and our youth. Inspired by the life and vision of Andrew “DJ Domino” Ele, OminoDay celebrates his loving legacy as a youth advocate, community activist and talented DJ.
Alameda County Fair
June 14 - July 7, 11am to 11pm
The Spirit of Summer will sizzle a bit longer as Alameda County Fair celebrates the 4th of July on a rare, open Monday for an extended 18-day run.
Sonoma-Marin Fair
June 19 – 23, 12pm to 5pm
The Sonoma-Marin Fair promotes and showcases agriculture, while displaying the diverse talents, interests and accomplishments of the citizens of California, especially the youth of Sonoma and Marin counties.
Back To Our Roots Festival
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
June Jordan School for Equity (map)
A celebration of community, culture, and wellness in the garden!
Marin Pride Picnic
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Piper Park, Larkspur (map)
Marin County's ONLY Pride celebration!
Angel Island Live
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tiburon (map)
The Cantina is THE place for festive fun on Angel Island. June-October the deck hosts “Angel Island Live” a series of live music performers sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Company.
BARNUM
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
The Playhouse in San Anselmo (map)
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
Music In The Park - KidChella! Featuring Asheba
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Live Oak Park, Berkeley (map)
Join us for 2019 KidChella! A Music in the Park concert series just for children and families! KidChella is free and was created to be more intimate and accessible to children 6 and under. Each concert will have an interactive children's performance, a bubble station and face-painting.
Family Camping Under The Stars
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
China Camp State Park (map)
Bring the kids for a fun-filled weekend of tent camping, campfire sing-a-longs and naturalist walks and activities.
Comedy In The Plaza
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
San Leandro Main Library Outside (map)
Feel free to bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair. And get ready to laugh!
Creek Park: Tangled
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Creek Park (map)
Disney animation of a classic tale. Beautiful princess Rapunzel has been locked away in a tower since she was captured as a baby by an old hag. Her magical long blonde hair has the power to provide eternal youth, and the evil Gothel uses this power to keep her young. At the age of 18, Rapunzel becomes curious about the outside world, and when a prince uses her tower as a refuge, she asks him to help her escape.
Campfire Program At The Petaluma Adobe
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Petaluma Adobe (map)
Experience this historic adobe by campfire! Enjoy a short educational talk, great songs, and a tasty marshmallow roast. All ages welcome, free of charge. Park in the main lot, and then walk over bridge and along paved path to the courtyard.
North Bay Mobile Drive-In: Escape From Drive-In: Escape From New York (1980)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hamilton Theater (map)
We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Street Park, San Jose (map)
Love is even more complicated when you add magic!
Cafe Verde Cinema Paradiso
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Park Plaza (map)
Outdoor movie every Saturday at 8pm. Don’t forget your blanket.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Marine Science Sundays For 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito (map)
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!
Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences (map)
New exhibit explores the science and nature of skin–from how it protects, heals, and attracts in the animal kingdom to how it shapes human culture and identity.
Summer Sunday Fundays
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lawrence Hall of Science (map)
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Healdsburg Art Festival
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Healdsburg Plaza Park (map)
The festival will feature up to 60 different artist vendors, live performing arts entertainment, artist demonstrations, public art and interactive community arts activities.
Wooden Boat Show
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon (map)
Master Mariners members take pride in giving the public a close look at their wonderful boats and sharing their history.
Llama Llama, Live
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Presidio Picnic
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Main Parade Ground (map)
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Kidchella 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Courthouse Square, Redwood City (map)
Live music concerts on Sundays throughout the summer will be MCd by Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, bringing his high energy to Courthouse Square for the joy of kids and adults alike.
Exploration Workshops For Families: All About Carmen
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilsey Center for Opera, Veterans Building, 4th Floor (map)
Explore Bizet’s famous opera and learn about the plot, design, characters and music of Carmen during these interactive workshops for families with children ages 6 and older.
Alameda County Fair
June 14 - July 7, 11am to 11pm
The Spirit of Summer will sizzle a bit longer as Alameda County Fair celebrates the 4th of July on a rare, open Monday for an extended 18-day run.
Sonoma-Marin Fair
June 19 – 23, 12pm to 5pm
The Sonoma-Marin Fair promotes and showcases agriculture, while displaying the diverse talents, interests and accomplishments of the citizens of California, especially the youth of Sonoma and Marin counties.
Town Center Summer Music Series
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Corte Madera Town Center (map)
Enjoy live music throughout the summer at the Town Center.
Folkish Festival
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Marin Country Mart (map)
Live folkish tunes at the Marin Country Mart every Sunday evening are perfect family fun. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
Stern Grove Festival - Los Van Van & Banda Sin Nombre
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco (map)
Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make live musical experiences accessible to all.
Angel Island Live
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tiburon (map)
The Cantina is THE place for festive fun on Angel Island. June-October the deck hosts “Angel Island Live” a series of live music performers sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Company.
BARNUM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Playhouse in San Anselmo (map)
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
Music In The Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Creek Park, San Anselmo (map)
Join us for Summer Sundays Music in the Park. Free Concerts in Creek Park from 4 - 6PM.
Summer Sunday Concerts At Piccolo Pavilion
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Menke Park, Corte Madera (map)
The Foundation’s free Summer Sunday Concerts at Piccolo Pavilion in Old Corte Madera Square begin on June 9, 2019, and continue on Sundays through August 25, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Street Park, San Jose (map)
Love is even more complicated when you add magic!
