Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/A massive list of cool places to go and stuff to do in and around The Bay Area this weekend with your kids that you will definitely enjoy too!
Friday, July 26, 2019
Alphabet Rockers
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Children’s Garden (map)
Over the past decade, the Alphabet Rockers have honed a supremely engaging hip-hop act designed for children and families.
Recycled Box Robots
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mill Valley Library (map)
Beep-boop! Make and decorate a cereal box robot out of recycled materials and your own imagination.
Alameda: Starlight Movies In The Park/Zootopia
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!
Gilroy Garlic Festival
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gilroy Garlic Festival (map)
Come to the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival for great garlicky food, live entertainment, cooking competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family!
Friday Nights On Main
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday Nights on Main (map)
Friday Nights on Main are a much loved community tradition in Tiburon....the block party to end all block parties! Main Street is closed to traffic for the evening and local restaurants set up table outside, creating a warm, inviting venue in which to enjoy live music and wine & dine al fresco. These fun filled evenings are a great opportunity to mingle with friends and family while enjoying the beauty of Tiburon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pixar's Up In Concert Live To Film With The San Francisco Symphony
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall (map)
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning new classic when the SF Symphony performs the music live to film on the big screen.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Redwood High Little Theater, Larkspur (map)
Tickets on sale now!
Saturday, July 27, 2019
China Camp Guided Hiking Program
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
China Camp State Park, Beechwood Ct. & Heartwood Ct.(map)
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning vistas. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
TreasureFest
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TreasureFest (map)
A monthly celebration of all things local & unique to the Bay Area.
Alameda Art & Wine Faire
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Historic Park Street District (map)
The Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire has something for everyone -- over 250 artisans, festival foods, locally crafted wine and beer, continuous live music on three stages, as well as kids’ areas with games and carnival rides.
Open For Exploration: Summer Celebration At Martin Griffin Preserve
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Martin Griffin Preserve (map)
Enjoy the late-season flowers, changing sounds and smells, and warmer days with guided hikes at 11am and 2pm offered by our volunteer Nature Guides, with summer celebration activities and crafts throughout the day.
Fort Ross Festival 2019
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Fort Ross State Historic Park (map)
Looking for the perfect way to escape the heat and cool off at the coast this Summer in Sonoma County?
Berkeley Kite Festival
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cesar E. Chavez Park (map)
A Free Event for the whole family - Kites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone, from the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses to the free Kite Making and Candy Drops for kids.
Fort Ross Festival 2019
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Fort Ross State Historic Park (map)
Looking for the perfect way to escape the heat and cool off at the coast this Summer in Sonoma County?
Coding Class
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Corte Madera Library (map)
Taught by Redwood High School students.
Creative Arts Festival
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
FLAX (map)
Please join us for our eagerly anticipated always celebrated annual Kidsfest, a fascinating day of discovery, imagination and learning for children and their parents.
2019 Dancing On Waverly
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
The Chinese Culture Center announces Dancing on Waverly 2019, featuring diverse dance styles and performers that celebrate the community.
Gilroy Garlic Festival
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gilroy Garlic Festival (map)
Come to the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival for great garlicky food, live entertainment, cooking competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family!
Oakland Peace Festival
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oakland Peace Festival (map)
Join us at the inaugural Oakland Peace Festival organized by Nomadic Press and hosted at the Oakland Peace Center for a celebration of all that is Oakland and peaceful through music, art, writing, food, guest speakers, and community building.
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.
San Rafael Twilight Criterium
1:30 PM - 8:15 PM
San Rafael Twilight Criterium (map)
Now in its 20th year, the San Rafael Sunset Criterium has become part carnival, part madhouse, part Thunderdome.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Redwood High Little Theater, Larkspur (map)
Tickets on sale now!
Origami Toys With Tas
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Corte Madera Library (map)
Ages 8 & up.
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.
Pixar's Up In Concert Live To Film With The San Francisco Symphony
2:00 PM 4:00 PM
Davies Symphony Hall (map)
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning new classic when the SF Symphony performs the music live to film on the big screen.
Flynn Creek Circus Presents 'Out Of Hat'
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Marinship Park, Sausal (map)
Down the rabbit hole we go with Amelia Van Brunt as the magician's rabbit...Join us for an original comic tale told from the rabbit's perspective as she explores the physics of magic and the magic of physics.
Hot Amphitheater Nights
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Hamilton Amphitheater (map)
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held at our historic Hamilton Amphitheater!
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Angel Island Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Angel Island (map)
Angel Island Conservancy in partnership with the Mill Valley Film Festival is proud to present Warner Brothers The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part.
Beatles In The Park!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Creek Park (map)
A live concert, tribute/cover band, and community party.
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
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Town Park Plaza (map)
Outdoor movie every Saturday at 8pm. Don’t forget your blanket.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
TreasureFest
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TreasureFest (map)
A monthly celebration of all things local & unique to the Bay Area.
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.
Alameda Art & Wine Faire
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Historic Park Street District (map)
The Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire has something for everyone -- over 250 artisans, festival foods, locally crafted wine and beer, continuous live music on three stages, as well as kids’ areas with games and carnival rides.
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!
Berkeley Kite Festival
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cesar E. Chavez Park (map)
A Free Event for the whole family - Kites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone, from the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses to the free Kite Making and Candy Drops for kids.
Gilroy Garlic Festival
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gilroy Garlic Festival (map)
Come to the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival for great garlicky food, live entertainment, cooking competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family!
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.
Circus Festival
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
Free circus show, free slide rides, circus games, arts activities, and face painting. Food from local vendors available for purchase at reasonable prices.
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!
Flynn Creek Circus Presents 'Out Of Hat'
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Marinship Park, Sausalito (map)
Down the rabbit hole we go with Amelia Van Brunt as the magician's rabbit...Join us for an original comic tale told from the rabbit's perspective as she explores the physics of magic and the magic of physics.
Pirate ParRRRtY & Family Festival
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Terrapin Crossroads (map)
Pirate meet & greet, treasure hunts, pirate crafts, bouncy house, costume contest, pirate sail boat with canons upon arrival and more piratey fun!
Stern Grove Festival - San Francisco Ballet
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 - 4:00 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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Redwood High Little Theater, Larkspur (map)
Tickets on sale now!
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.
Summer Solstice 🎶
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur (map)
Summer Solstice combines elements of jazz, pop, musical theatre, and rock into an exciting, fun-for-all ages a cappella experience.
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.
