Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/Mark your calendar for these fun Bay Area events this weekend!
Friday, July 12, 2019
Flower Piano
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
San Francisco Botanical Garden (map)
Flower Piano will once again transform San Francisco Botanical Garden into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen for just the price of regular admission. Visitors are encouraged to play what they like at any of the twelve pianos located in scenic spots throughout the Garden, except during select performances.
Read To A Dog
3:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Mill Valley Library (map)
Read a story to an attentive furry friend from the Marin Humane Society’s Share-a-Book Dogs program.
Chelle! & Friends
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Children’s Garden (map)
Led by New Orleans-native Michelle Jacques, a soul-steeped vocalist with a big, bold voice, Chelle! & Friends bring to the Gardens a family-friendly taste of the Crescent City, the cradle of so much essential American music.
Summers On Main
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Tiburon (map)
Date Night! Drinks with Friends! Music! Have an evening out from 5-8pm in Downtown Tiburon. Main Street will be closed to traffic so that you can relax and enjoy.
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.
Concert Under The Oak
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Northgate Mall (map)
Live music series, now in its 10th year, features fun music and is free to the public. Concerts held on Oak Plaza, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Sundown Cinema: Star Wars
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dolores Park, San Francisco (map)
Enjoy Sundown Cinema: Film Night in the Park events throughout San Francisco.
Marinwood: Music In The Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Marinwood (map)
Join us this summer for live music, food and fun for the entire family! Each concert will feature high quality music from some of the Bay Area's top rock, bluegrass and folk artists, delicious BBQ by Marinwood Market and a bar for the adults.
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.
Mill Valley: Movies In The Park - Where The Wild Things Are
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friends Field, Mill Valley (map)
These movies are held on the first Friday night in July, August, September, and October and are family friendly. Please bring your blankets, low beach chairs, flashlights and picnics.
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.
Roseanne Parry - A Wolf Called Wander
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Book Passage (map)
Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs.
Big, The Musical
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)
The classic ’80s comedy is now a heartfelt musical fantasy. Josh Baskin is 12 years old. He wishes that his mom would stop hugging him in public, that he didn’t have to take out the garbage, and that Cynthia Benson, the girl next door, would notice him.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Flower Piano
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
San Francisco Botanical Garden (map)
Flower Piano will once again transform San Francisco Botanical Garden into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen for just the price of regular admission. Visitors are encouraged to play what they like at any of the twelve pianos located in scenic spots throughout the Garden, except during select performances.
27th Annual Kids Day Parade And Festival
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Plaza Park (map)
The 27th Annual Kids Day Parade & Festival is Saturday, July 13th, 2019.
China Camp Bird Walk
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
China Camp State Park (map)
Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed!
Family Day 2019 At The Immigration Station!
9:00 AM 4:35 PM
Angel Island (map)
Imagine spending a beautiful day with family and friends at the Angel Island Immigration Station, learning about one man’s fascinating journey from China and the important impact the Immigration Station had on his and other immigrants’ experience into America.
Summer Family Mountain Biking Festival
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Miwok Meadows (map)
Come out and celebrate Trips for Kids Marin. Featuring youth mountain bike skills courses, bike-themed games, and beginner trail rides.
Open For Exploration: Nature Journaling Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Martin Griffin Preserve (map)
What’s a conifer, and why is it here? Come hear our volunteer Nature Guides tell stories about trees, find out who lives in the trees, and then spread out your picnic blanket and have a picnic under the trees!
Presidio Family-Friendly Bike Ride
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presidio Visitor Center (map)
Join a Presidio Park Ranger and Presidio Trust guide on this gentle 4-mile bike ride. Roll through the history and nature of the Presidio at a family-friendly pace that's fun for all! Ages 8+.
Coding Class
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Corte Madera Library (map)
Taught by Redwood High School students.
Concert For Kids/Tot Art In The Park
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Robin Sweeny Park (map)
A free outdoor music series for kids and their families on the 2nd Saturday from July to October, 10:30am-12pm at Robin Sweeny Park.
Renegade Craft Fair
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fort Mason, San Francisco (map)
Renegade Craft is the world’s largest curated showcase of independent craft and design.
Big, The Musical
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)
The classic ’80s comedy is now a heartfelt musical fantasy. Josh Baskin is 12 years old. He wishes that his mom would stop hugging him in public, that he didn’t have to take out the garbage, and that Cynthia Benson, the girl next door, would notice him.
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.
Christmas In July
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
History Park, San Jose (map)
Looking for a unique and all-included date night out or a great night out with friends? Come to the 26th annual Christmas in July fundraiser at the iconic History Park in San Jose!
Creek Park: Maverick
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Creek Park (map)
This film update of the "Maverick" TV series finds the title cardsharp (Mel Gibson) hoping to join a poker contest with an impressive payoff. In order to enter, Maverick must first put up a large cash sum. He scams hopeful contestants Annabelle (Jodie Foster) and Angel (Alfred Molina) in a preliminary card game to win the money he needs, making enemies of both players. While trying to evade Annabelle and Angel, the crafty Maverick realizes a cunning marshal (James Garner) is also on his tail.
Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC (map)
The Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights outdoor concerts are a series of 4 consecutive Saturday nights of family-friendly multi-cultural music, food, cocktails & fun. Beginning July 13 and running through August 3, they are designed to celebrate diversity, build bridges and bring community together through the arts.
Cafe Verde Cinema Paradiso
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Park Plaza, Corte Madera (map)
Outdoor movie every Saturday at 8pm. Don’t forget your blanket.
Astronomy Nights On Mt. Tamalpais
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cushing Memorial Theater (map)
Welcome to the Mt. Tam Astronomy Program. This educational program is designed to give the public and students of all ages and backgrounds a better understanding of our universe by hearing about current theories and discoveries followed by an opportunity to observe through telescopes.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Flower Piano
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
San Francisco Botanical Garden (map)
Flower Piano will once again transform San Francisco Botanical Garden into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen for just the price of regular admission. Visitors are encouraged to play what they like at any of the twelve pianos located in scenic spots throughout the Garden, except during select performances.
Marine Science Sundays For 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Marine Mammal Center (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!
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.
Sunday Streets: Mission
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
On July 14, Sunday Streets returns to the sunny Mission district for a second round of car-free streets- from Duboce Ave to 26th St, Valencia Street transforms into to an open community space for all to enjoy.
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.
Sundays On Sherman
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Novato (map)
Please join us for as we take over Sherman Avenue in Downtown Novato to play! Sundays on Sherman is a chance for community members of all ages to come outside and participate in structured and unstructured play!
Petaluma Art & Garden Festival
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Historic Downtown Petaluma (map)
Not the typical street fair, it's a feat for all of your senses with over 145 handpicked quality vendors with unusual, creative, handmade items, from fine art, home and garden décor, jewelry, arts, gardeners, plants, photography and so much more. This event has something for everyone’s taste and budget.
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 - Mitski & Madeline Kenney
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stern Grove Festival (map)
Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make live musical experiences accessible to all.
Big, The Musical
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Berkeley Playhouse (map)
The classic ’80s comedy is now a heartfelt musical fantasy. Josh Baskin is 12 years old. He wishes that his mom would stop hugging him in public, that he didn’t have to take out the garbage, and that Cynthia Benson, the girl next door, would notice him.
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.
Concerts-In-The-Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Belvedere Park Gazebo (map)
Live music at Belvedere Park is a wonderful way for families to enjoy Sunday with a picnic, music, dancing and a chance to see old friends as well as make new ones.
Music In The Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Creek Park (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 (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.
Rohnert Park: Movies At The Green
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Green Music Center (map)
Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.
