Weekend Fun For Everyone this Weekend
/This weekend, families can participate in California Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest volunteer day to protect our environment. There are loads of organized groups that you can take part on Saturday, September 21, 2019 to clean local beaches, rivers, creeks and parks. All ages welcome.
Here are my top suggestions for another awesome family weekend.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Big Book Sale
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fort Mason (map)
Every year the Fort Mason Festival overflows with bargain shoppers at the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition.
As You Like It
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, McLaren Park (map)
Just after Rosalind and Orlando meet and fall for each other, they’re both exiled from the autocratic Court to the Forest of Arden – with Rosalind in disguise as the boy Ganymede. Despite the challenges of life in the woods, they find new friends and allies and fall in love all over again.
Greek Food Festival
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Annunciation Cathedral (map)
San Francisco’s original Greek Festival returns for its 68th year with aromas of fresh made Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gyros, and other Greek specialties filling the vibrant Mission district.
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Berkeley (map)
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a rollicking square dance, open cabaret, and the illustrious stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley.
Oktoberfest By The Bay
5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Pier 35 (map)
Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival,Oktoberfest by the Bay will include nonstop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink.
Picnics On The Plaza
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Anselmo (map)
Come enjoy some live local music on the Town Hall lawn! Bring a picnic blanket or chairs, your family and friends, and come enjoy a beautiful evening in downtown San Anselmo.
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.
Petaluma: Movies In The Park: Incredibles 2
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Lucchesi Park (map)
The City of Petaluma’s Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that our Movies in the Park series is returning this year, and going to be bigger and better than ever!
Santa Rosa: Dumbo (2019)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Land of Imagination Playground (map)
This fun-loving event series is back in Howarth Park for another season! Bring the family, a picnic and a blanket for a lovely evening of film-enjoyment under the stars in our park!
A Midsummer Nights Dream
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Pre-show Conversation at 7:15 pm
Marin Shakespeare Company, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Anselmo (map)
A magical, romantic, poetic romp through a fairy-filled forest.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
California Coastal Cleanup Day
See website for organized groups.
All are welcome to take part in California’s largest volunteer event! Come together to celebrate and share in the appreciation of California’s fabulous coast and waterways. An AWESOME way for families to have fun and make a difference across the Bay Area.
Smithsonian Magazine's #MuseumDay
See website for participating museums.
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.
Wheels On The Bus
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BACT's Berkeley Center in the Second Stage (map)
Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.
Fandango
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park (map)
Welcome autumn’s arrival as they did in 1840′s by experiencing the dance and music of a “Fandango.”
Community International Peace Day @ The Exploratorium
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exploratorium (map)
Note: Pay-what-you-wish on Community Days, when museum entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Napa Valley Aloha Festival
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Napa Valley Expo (map)
Live entertainment, food, workshops, cultural exhibits and more. Best of all parking and admission are free! No tix required. Bring the ohana and enjoy some Aloha in the Napa Valley.
Big Book Sale
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fort Mason (map)
Every year the Fort Mason Festival overflows with bargain shoppers at the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition.
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
10:15 AM - 10:00 PM
Berkeley (map)
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a rollicking square dance, open cabaret, and the illustrious stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley.
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.
Sweetwater In The Sun
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stafford Lake Park (map)
Sweetwater in the Sun with Jackie Greene, Blitzen Trapper, Willie Watson, Kelly Finnigan, Kendra McKinley, Rock-n-Roll Playhouse for kids and more!
Oktoberfest By The Bay
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 6:00PM - 12:00 AM
Pier 35 (map)
Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival,Oktoberfest by the Bay will include nonstop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink.
Marin Comics Fest Presents Eda Kaban
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corte Madera Library(map)
Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey with a great passion for drawing, reading, and monkey bars. She has traveled the globe wearing a backpack slightly larger than herself. Her travels brought her to the States where she studied illustration.
Marin Comics Fest Presents Alexis E. Fajardo
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Point Reyes Station Library(map)
Lex has created a unique blend of comedy, literature, and high adventure in his graphic novel series, Kid Beowulf.
Eat Real Festival
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Jack London Square (map)
We believe that good, fresh, delicious food is something to be celebrated, so we created an annual party called the Eat Real Festival.
50th Anniversary Weekend
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oakland Museum of California (map)
Join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary! Check out our galleries of California art, history, and natural sciences, take a "Meet the Museum" tour, learn more about our 50th Anniversary Season, enjoy family fun and giveaways, and so much more. Enjoy $5 admission all weekend and help us ring in our 50th year in style.
Salsa Festival
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Downtown Redwood City(map)
Salsa music, salsa dancing, and salsa tasting are at the forefront, featuring three stages with a variety of music, including Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Reggae.
Greek Food Festival
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Annunciation Cathedral (map)
San Francisco’s original Greek Festival returns for its 68th year with aromas of fresh made Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gyros, and other Greek specialties filling the vibrant Mission district.
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.
Rancho Day Fiesta
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sanchez Adobe, Pacifica (map)
The Sanchez Adobe Docents invite visitors to experience life in the 1840s. This family day will focus on what life was like on a rancho in Mexican California.
Marin Comics Fest Presents Andy Warner
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mill Valley Library (map)
Andy Warner is the NY Times Best Selling author of Brief Histories of Everyday Objects and This Land is My Land. He is a contributing editor at The Nib and teaches cartooning at Stanford University and the Animation Workshop in Denmark.
As You Like It
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, McLaren Park (map)
Just after Rosalind and Orlando meet and fall for each other, they’re both exiled from the autocratic Court to the Forest of Arden – with Rosalind in disguise as the boy Ganymede. Despite the challenges of life in the woods, they find new friends and allies and fall in love all over again.
Book Passage Presents: Raina Telegmeier
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (map)
Raina Telgemeier has been captivating readers young and old for years, and once again she brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- your fears.
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.
Tam Valley Oktoberfest 2019
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tam Valley Community Center (map)
Music, Dancing, Games, Food and more!
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!
A Midsummer Nights Dream
6:30 PM (Shakespeare’s Bird Walk – free!) & 8:00 PM (tickets: scrumptious picnic dinner and intimate pre-show Talk)
Marin Shakespeare Company, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Anselmo (map)
A magical, romantic, poetic romp through a fairy-filled forest.
Astronomy Nights On Mt. Tamalpais: SCI-FI MOVIE NIGHT
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.
Opera At The Ballpark
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Oracle Park, San Francisco (map)
San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Giants invite you to join us for Opera at the Ballpark this September!
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 a double feature of Avengers: Infinity War and an additional film to be announced
Creek Park: Willow
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Creek Park, San Anselmo (map)
Enter the world of "Willow." Journey to the far corners of your imagination, to a land of myth and magic, where dream and reality live side by side ... to a place that never existed, a time that never was. It is a world where a young man named Willow lives out an adventure that explodes beyond the boundaries of his own hopes and fears.
North Bay Mobile Drive-In: The Fifth Element (1997)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hamilton Theater, Novato (map)
We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama!
Mill Valley: The Martian
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cushing Theater (map)
2015 film starring Matt Damon depicts the struggles of an astronaut left behind on Mars as he awaits rescue.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Big Book Sale
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fort Mason (map)
Every year the Fort Mason Festival overflows with bargain shoppers at the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition.
Dual Slalom Race Series
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Stafford Lake Bike Park, Novato (map)
Pump and jump through qualifying and final rounds!
Wheels On The Bus
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BACT's Berkeley Center in the Second Stage (map)
Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.
Hike The Headlands
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NatureBridge’s Golden Gate Campus (map)
Bring your friends and family and join us for NatureBridge’s sixth annual Hike the Headlands event: an exciting day of exploration in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Discover the Headlands with a NatureBridge educator and engage in hands-on science activities in the learning labs. There will be live music, delicious food, art, vendors and beautiful hikes that accommodate all levels and backgrounds.
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!
Napa Valley Aloha Festival
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Napa Valley Expo (map)
Live entertainment, food, workshops, cultural exhibits and more. Best of all parking and admission are free! No tix required. Bring the ohana and enjoy some Aloha in the Napa Valley.
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.
Sunday Streets
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)
Come dance in the streets with Sunday Streets car-free route along The Western Addition’s main corridors! Fillmore and sections of Fulton and Baker Streets will be open to pedestrians, cyclists, roller-skaters, toddlers, families, seniors and more on September 22.
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.
Mountainfilm Festival: Kidz Kino
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley (map)
Join us for TTMF's Kidz Kino, a program of short, family-friendly films curated by kids for kids. Screening is open to all festival pass holders. Tickets are $16 for adults and $5 for kids.
New Year Family Festival With Alphabet Rockers And Tiffany Shlain
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (map)
Kick off the new school year and the Jewish New Year at the JCCSF! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, celebrates the preciousness of our lives and begins a ten-day period of self-reflection that culminates with Yom Kippur. Join us to prepare for a season of transitions with live music, a handmade card station, hands-on activities and tasty treats. All are welcome at this event for all ages!
50th Anniversary Weekend
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oakland Museum of California (map)
Join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary! Check out our galleries of California art, history, and natural sciences, take a "Meet the Museum" tour, learn more about our 50th Anniversary Season, enjoy family fun and giveaways, and so much more. Enjoy $5 admission all weekend and help us ring in our 50th year in style.
Free Fallin' Ft. The Music Of Tom Petty For Kids
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley (map)
Free Fallin' ft. the Music of Tom Petty for Kids!
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Berkeley (map)
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a rollicking square dance, open cabaret, and the illustrious stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley.
Oktoberfest By The Bay
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pier 35 (map)
Celebrating in the true tradition of Munich's famed festival,Oktoberfest by the Bay will include nonstop music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink.
Eat Real Festival
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Jack London Square (map)
We believe that good, fresh, delicious food is something to be celebrated, so we created an annual party called the Eat Real Festival.
San Rafael PorchFest
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gerstle Park Neighborhood (map)
Free for all ages and musicians will perform on porches throughout the neighborhood.
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!
Greek Food Festival
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Annunciation Cathedral (map)
San Francisco’s original Greek Festival returns for its 68th year with aromas of fresh made Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gyros, and other Greek specialties filling the vibrant Mission district.
As You Like It
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, McLaren Park (map)
Just after Rosalind and Orlando meet and fall for each other, they’re both exiled from the autocratic Court to the Forest of Arden – with Rosalind in disguise as the boy Ganymede. Despite the challenges of life in the woods, they find new friends and allies and fall in love all over again.
The Well Known Strangers Bring Country Soul To Union Square Live
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Union Square Live (map)
Enjoy the last summer Sunday in San Francisco when The Well Known Strangers bring their brand of country soul to Union Square Live, a popular outdoor concert in the heart of The City.
Golden Gate Park Band
1:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Spreckels Temple of Music(map)
The Band offers a variety of music at its concerts including classic band favorites, operas, marches, Broadway show tunes, orchestral transcriptions, novelty tune, folk music, big band swing music and original works for concert band. Throughout the season, the Band features soloists from within its membership as well as guest artists.
JAMband Family Festival
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Park Chalet (map)
Award-winning music, classes, concerts, camps and celebrations for children and families created and guided by family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn. Bring your loving heart, growing brain, giggly belly, wiggly toes and shiny spirit, and join us in the JAM!
A Midsummer Nights Dream
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Post-Show Q & A
Marin Shakespeare Company, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Anselmo (map)
A magical, romantic, poetic romp through a fairy-filled forest.
