Check out all the great events happening in your area this weekend. Events are checked at the time of posting. Please confirm information before heading out.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Spotlight Draw: How To Draw A Fairy Godparent

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco (map)

This month’s theme is presented in conjunction with our daily screening of Cinderella (1950).

Big Bounce America

2:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Marinship Park, Sausalito (map)

The Big Bounce America, an action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE!

Rocksoberfest

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
San Geronimo Valley Community Center (map)

The West Marin Coalition for Healthy Youth is partnering with RockSoberFest to host an evening of music and dancing for Marin youth in a safe, substance-free environment.

Grand Prix Of Sonoma

Fri, Sep 14, 2018 6:00 PM - Sun, Sep 16, 2018 7:00 PM
Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma (map)

Fun for the whole family at the final IndyCar race in Sonoma! Kids 12 and under get in FREE at the Grand Prix of Sonoma, Sept. 14-16.

Movies In The Park: Wall-E

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Terra Linda Park, San Rafael (map)

Come out and enjoy a Friday night under the stars with family and friends as the City of San Rafael's Community Services Department brings a FREE movie to a neighborhood near you.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge

Sat, Sep 15, 2018 8:30 AM - Sun, Sep 16, 20182:30 PM
Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Francisco (map)

Kids Obstacle Challenge is the ultimate family adventure and the only obstacle course designed for kids ages 5-16, where both kids and parents get to run together!

Coffee With A Ranger

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
King Mountain Preserve, Larkspur (map)

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Park Ranger? Want to get expert hiking or biking tips? Curious about coyotes and other wildlife in our preserves? Get answers to these questions and more when you stop by and meet your local park rangers.

One Tam’s Run Tam, Love Tam!

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pantoll Campground Parking, Mill Valley (map)

Mt. Tam runners! If you would like to meet fellow runners and give back to the mountain, join us for a broom-pulling workday along Old Mine Trail, off Pantoll parking lot.

California Coastal Cleanup

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Full list of organized cleanups around the Bay Area!

Youth Sustainability Summit

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The SFUSD Sustainability Office is hosting a Youth Sustainability Summit, open to all middle and high school students.

Big Bounce America

9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Marinship Park, Sausalito (map)

The Big Bounce America, an action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE!

The Bay Area Pet Fair

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (map)

The Bay Area Pet Fair is the largest pet adoption event in California!

Dragonboat Festival

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lake Merritt, Oakland (map)

Dragon boat racing, cultural performances, food, and kid-friendly activities.

Sturgeon’s Mill

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sturgeon's Mill, Sebastopol (map)

Sturgeon’s mill is a 105 year old steam powered sawmill. We are a working museum that is open 4 weekends a year to the general public. On these weekends historians, gear heads, steam heads and students of California history come to “Step back into History” at our museum.

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley (map)

This landmark event in Old Mill Park draws throngs to see the work of 140+ artists, live music & children’s entertainers.

Festa Coloniale Italiana

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
1630 Stockton StreetSan Francisco, CA, 94133United States (map)

Free, fun, family event and is open to the public.

Squid For Squirts

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Greater Farallones Visitor Center(map)

Delve into the watery world of cephalopods!

The Northern California Renaissance Faire

Sat, Sep 15, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 16, 6:00 PM
The Northern California Renaissance Faire (map)

One of California's largest Renaissance faires with full contact jousting, live street and stage theater, celtic rock concert series, authentic hand made crafts and fun activities for the entire family.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,
BACT Berkeley Center (map)

Expect a brother, a sister, a much put-upon goldfish, some Things, and tons of clowning around in this new production of Seuss's classic rainy-day tale that brings the Cat in the Hat's outrageous antics--and Dr. Seuss's wondrous rhymes--to life in Spanish and English.

Rocksoberfest

11 AM - 4:00 PM
San Geronimo Valley Community Center (map)

The West Marin Coalition for Healthy Youth is partnering with RockSoberFest to host an evening of music and dancing for Marin youth in a safe, substance-free environment.

Back To School BBQ

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Marin Country Mart (map)

Music, Storytime, Food, Games, Bubbles & More!

Marin Comics Fest: Nomi Kane

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
San Anselmo Public Library (map)

A celebration of comics art and storytelling.

Native American Trade Feast

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Museum of the American Indian (map)

Join the Museum of the American Indian at Miwok Park for our annual celebration featuring Red Voice Drum Group, California Indian dancers, craft tables, and more!

Autumn Moon Festival

Sat, Sep 15, 2018 11:00 AM - Sun, Sep 16, 2018 6:00 PM
Chinatown, San Francisco (map)

Enjoy 2 days of nonstop entertainment, food, shopping, Dragon Parades, cultural events, children’s activities and more in San Francisco’s Chinatown.

Pete The Cat

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children's Creativity Museum Theatre, San Francisco (map)

Based on the Pete the Cat series by James Dean and Kimberly Dean.

Sumo Champions Exhibition

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Japantown, San Francisco (map)

Feel the power and excitement of the 7th Annual Sumo Champions Exhibition matches in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Free admission and Meet and Greet.

COAL + ICE: Youth V. Climate: An Intergenerational Event

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, San Francisco (map)

Join us for an inspirational Saturday afternoon event. Nate Butkas, the brilliant 8 year-old podcaster from “The Show About Science” will interview two luminaries of the environmental world, Ocean Elders’ Sylvia Earle and Captain Don Walsh.

Squid For Squirts

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Greater Farallones Visitor Center (map)

Delve into the watery world of cephalopods!

Sausalito's 125th Birthday Celebration

Sat, Sep 15, 2018 1:00 PM - Mon, Sep 17, 2018 3:00 PM
Marinship Park, Sausalito (map)

Come out at celebrate Sausalito's 125th Birthday!

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco (map)

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is proud to present our 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

My Place | My Story

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, San Rafael (map)

My Place | My Story is a CFI Education program for teens that uses a storytelling model to inspire the production of individual 3-5 minute films about themselves, their friends, their families and their place in the community.

Campfire Program

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sonoma State Historic Park (map)

Enjoy an early fall program around the campfire in the historic Sonoma Barracks Courtyard. Join in the fun with a short talk, songs and, of course, a marshmallow roast! All ages, free of charge.

Fall Pops Concert – “Star Wars And More: The Music Of John Williams”

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Marin Center Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael (map)

The Marin Symphony's new season starts with excitement for the whole family, with our Fall Pops concert.

Movies In Creek Park: View To A Kill

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Creek Park, San Anselmo (map)

Movies in Creek Park run on Saturday Nights from June 2nd until October 27th (with the exception extreme weather conditions and on July 21st Beatles Tribute Concert).

Astronomy Nights On Mt. Tamalpais

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cushing Memorial Theater, Mill Valley (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.

Terrapin Crossroads Movie Night: Animal House

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Terrapin Crossroads (map)

Free movie event at Beach Park.

Drive-In Time Excellent: Wayne's World

8:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Old Hamilton Theater Building, Novato (map)

Travel back to the year 1992 and experience the best SNL movie based on a sketch.

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Big Bounce America

9:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Marinship Park, Sausalito (map)

The Big Bounce America, an action packed family-friendly day out featuring THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BOUNCE HOUSE!

Model Boats On Parade

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Spreckels Lake (map)

Model Boats on Parade!

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley (map)

This landmark event in Old Mill Park draws throngs to see the work of 140+ artists, live music & children’s entertainers.

Marine Science Sunday: Sea Otter Spectacular

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Marine Mammal Center (map)

We will highlight how despite their small size, sea otters have learned to survive in the waters offf our California coast!

Dragonboat Festival

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lake Merritt, Oakland (map)

Dragon boat racing, cultural performances, food, and kid-friendly activities.

Sturgeon’s Mill

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sturgeon's Mill, Sebastopol (map)

The Bay Area Pet Fair

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton (map)

The Bay Area Pet Fair is the largest pet adoption event in California!

Creativity Festival

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Children's Creativity Museum (map)

Join us in celebrating creativity and innovation with a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire

Sat, Sep 15, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 16, 6:00 PM
The Northern California Renaissance Faire (map)

Pete The Cat

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Children's Creativity Museum Theatre, San Francisco (map)

Based on the Pete the Cat series by James Dean and Kimberly Dean.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
BACT Berkeley Center (map)

Pop-Up Studio: Xerography

10:30 AM - 12:50 PM
The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco (map)

Experiment with the process of xerography in this hands-on workshop, by creating a caricature of yourself and a pet.

Sundays On Sherman

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City of Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services (map)

Take over Sherman Avenue and the Civic Green to play in the street!

Indie Pop: An Alley Market By Kids For Kids

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Indie Alley (map)

We're turning over the Indie Alley to the kids in our community for a special edition of our regular makers market!

Presidio Picnic

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Main Parade Ground, 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.

Family Biking Free Event At #SundaysOnSherman

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Novato (map)

#NovatoFun A Safe Routes to Schools Bike Rodeo skills course with fun activities will be set-up in a controlled environment. New riders can learn how to handle their bicycle and develop new skills.

Sumo Champions Exhibition

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Japantown, San Francisco (map)

Feel the power and excitement of the 7th Annual Sumo Champions Exhibition matches in the Japantown Peace Plaza. Free admission and Meet and Greet.

Comedy Day

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Robin Williams Meadow, San Francisco (map)

1 Stage, 5 Hours, 30+ Comedians, A Million Laughs!

Fairfax Townwide Picnic

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contratti Park Baseball Field, Fairfax (map)

Join us on Sunday, September 16th from 12 noon- 5 p.m. on theball field, for the Fairfax Volunteers annual Town-wide picnic.

Kinderfest

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
San Francisco Tourist Club, Mill Valley (map)

Dur three German/Austrian culture Fests—Maifest, Sommerfest, and Kinderfest—are held annually in May, July, and September, and are not to be missed.

Sunday Sampler

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Berkeley Rep (map)

Bring your family, bring a friend, or treat yourself to an afternoon spent sampling the wide variety of programming offered at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco (map)

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is proud to present our 2018 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Fiestas Patrias

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Courthouse Square, Redwood City (map)

Kids and families will love the Hands on the Arts crafts area, everyone will enjoy trying authentic Mexican food from local restaurants, and there will be an authentic Flag Ceremony conducted by Consul General de Mexico.

Stories & Songs Ft. Phil Lesh

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beach Park, San Rafael (map)

Gather in the TxR Beach Park for a day of family fun. Phil will read children's stories, then follow up with a set of music with Phil Lesh, Scott Law, Blaine Sprouse & Adam Siegel!

WildCare Presents Feathers, Fur, And Scales

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
San Anselmo Library (map)

Urban wildlife rehabilitation specialists from WildCare in San Rafael will share rescue stories in a hands-on visit to increase awareness of local wildlife. Meet rescue animals and learn how you can help!