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 28, 2018

The Berkeley Old Time Music Festival

Wed, Sep 26, 9:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 10:00 PM
Berkeley, CA (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.

Just Between Friends

Thurs, September 27, 9:00 AM - Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM
Sonoma County Fairgrounds (map)

We get it, kids grow fast and keeping up is expensive! That’s why we’ve created a twice yearly community marketplace where families can buy items their kids need at 50-90% off and sell their children’s outgrown items for cash. 700+ sellers | 120,000 items | 7,000 shoppers

Sing And Dance With Miss Kitty!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
San Rafael City Hall City Council Chambers (map)

We are pleased to announce the return of Miss Kitty to the San Rafael Public Library! Miss Kitty is back for a series of fun family concerts that are just right for kids birth to 8 years old.

Fairfax Art Walk

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Fairfax (map)

A Party in Every Store!

Friday Nights On Main

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Street, Tiburon (map)

Friday Nights on Main are a much loved community tradition in Tiburon. Main Street is closed to traffic for the evening and local restaurants set up tables and food booths 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.

Drawn Together: A Celebration Of Bay Area Artists At Fairyland

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Children's Fairyland, Oakland (map)

More than 50 exciting artists from Oakland and the Bay Area will team up to create over 100 pieces of original Fairyland-inspired art.

Valley Of The Moon Vintage Festival

Fri, Sep 28, 7:00 PM - Sun, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Sonoma Plaza (map)

Join us for the 121st annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival – a weekend of food, wine, art and a celebration of harvest!

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Learn To Saltwater Fish At McNears

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
McNears Beach Park, San Rafael (map)

Join us at McNears Beach where rangers will teach the basics of saltwater fishing. A limited amount of poles will be available on a first come, first-served basis.

Pie Baking Contest!

Saturday, September 29, 2018
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur (map)

Meet us at the Mart for our annual pie contest, and a day full of pie festivities!

Just Between Friends

Thurs, September 27, 9:00 AM - Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM
Sonoma County Fairgrounds (map)

We get it, kids grow fast and keeping up is expensive! That’s why we’ve created a twice yearly community marketplace where families can buy items their kids need at 50-90% off and sell their children’s outgrown items for cash. 700+ sellers | 120,000 items | 7,000 shoppers

Toddler Day At Slide Ranch

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Slide Ranch, Muir Beach (map)

A popular day at the farm for families with toddlers and babies!

Candypalooza

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 20184:00 PM
Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield (map)

The Sweetest Factory Tour in the Bay Area!

Fog Fest

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 6:00 PM
Pacifica (map)

A 2 day festival celebrating the sun, sand & surf. With over 200 arts & crafts booths, 3 stages of live music, a Saturday morning parade and a Sunday morning Fog Jog!

Discover San Domenico Kindergarten

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
San Domenico School, San Anselmo (map)

Join us for a Kindergarten playdate with Johnny Doughnuts =)~

TreasureFest

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Pier 1, Treasure Island (map)

One part shopping, one part feasting, and one part music and entertainment. TreasureFest (formerly Treasure Island Flea), is a unique monthly festival that showcases the best of the bay area.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 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.

Blackie's Hay Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Blackie's Pasture, Tiburon (map)

This eagerly awaited event, an old-fashioned country fair for the whole community, is held every year in the fall at Blackie’s pasture.

Mission: Presidio

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
San Francisco (map)

Meet at Mission Dolores to begin the day's adventure, walk the Old Mission Road to the Presidio of San Francisco for a delicious treat.

The Wildest Wilds Of The Presidio - The Coastal Bluffs

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fort Scott Field, San Francisco (map)

Led by park experts, these walks offer immersive experiences in the Presidio’s extraordinary natural areas.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Around The Block: A Day Of Neighborhood Stories

Saturday, September 29, 2018
11:00 AM 5:00 PM
Oakland Museum of California (map)

Explore dynamic and interactive events created by artists and community organizers through shared storytelling, literature, dance, art, performances, and photography.

SHARKTOBERFEST

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, San Francisco (map)

Enjoy shark science, shark experts, shark art, shark films, shark conservation, food and live music!

First Annual Kids Carnival

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Palace Of Fine Arts (map)

Step right up to our first annual FREE Kids Carnival!

Valley Of The Moon Vintage Festival

Fri, Sep 28, 7:00 PM - Sun, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Sonoma Plaza (map)

Join us for the 121st annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival – a weekend of food, wine, art and a celebration of harvest!

Oakland Block Party (Ft. Jax The Band & Yo-Yo Ma)

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oakland (map)

Come celebrate Oakland’s rich cultural heritage with local young artists, spoken word poets, art installations, and music performances from Jax The Band, Turf Dancers, and Yo-Yo Ma.

Salsa Festival

12:00 PM - 8:00 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.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

1:30 PM - 2:30 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.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Young Performers Theatre, San Francisco (map)

Roald Dahl’s much loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, (one fat, one short, one lean) to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms.

Tam Valley Oktoberfest

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tam Valley Community Center (map)

As always there will be bratwurst, beer straight from Germany (we'll also have some local German beer), family style games and new this year... the awesome FUN HOUSE.

A Hard Day’s Night

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive University of California, Berkeley (map)

This is a lot more than just a funny film with the Beatles, though it is that.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

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.

Movies In Creek Park: The Karate Kid

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).

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Whole Foods Half Marathon

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tiburon (map)

Half-marathon, 10K, and 5K courses and kids' races!

Country Fair Day & Parade

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Anselmo Avenue, San Anselmo (map)

San Anselmo's annual Country Fair Day & Parade will take place on Sunday, September 30th, 2018.

Valley Of The Moon Vintage Festival

Fri, Sep 28, 7:00 PM - Sun, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Sonoma Plaza (map)

Join us for the 121st annual Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival – a weekend of food, wine, art and a celebration of harvest!

Stafford Lake 5K Trail Run

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Stafford Lake Park, Novato (map)

Our inaugural trail running event will feature 5k (3.1 miles) of beautiful trails at Stafford Lake Park.

Just Between Friends

Thurs, September 27, 9:00 AM - Sunday, September 30, 2:00 PM
Sonoma County Fairgrounds (map)

We get it, kids grow fast and keeping up is expensive! That’s why we’ve created a twice yearly community marketplace where families can buy items their kids need at 50-90% off and sell their children’s outgrown items for cash. 700+ sellers | 120,000 items | 7,000 shoppers

Nature Day

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
California Academy of Science, San Francisco (map)

The East Garden will be transformed into a nature playscape where people can connect to their environment through a variety of interactive activities.

Fog Fest

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 6:00 PM
Pacifica (map)

A 2 day festival celebrating the sun, sand & surf. With over 200 arts & crafts booths, 3 stages of live music, a Saturday morning parade and a Sunday morning Fog Jog!

Candypalooza

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 20184:00 PM
Jelly Belly Visitor Center, Fairfield (map)

The Sweetest Factory Tour in the Bay Area!

TreasureFest

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Pier 1, Treasure Island (map)

One part shopping, one part feasting, and one part music and entertainment. TreasureFest (formerly Treasure Island Flea), is a unique monthly festival that showcases the best of the bay area.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire

Sat, Sep 29, 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 30, 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.

Pop-Up Studio: Inktober

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

Inktober is a special time of the year for artists, where every day during the month of October participants create and post original artwork onto social media using only ink as their medium.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Young Performers Theatre, San Francisco (map)

Roald Dahl’s much loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, (one fat, one short, one lean) to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms.

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.

Free Family Day: All Ages Lab

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (map)

Join us for a full day of family fun at SFMOMA. Explore a variety of hands-on art-making experiences throughout the building. We’re excited to have the Grammy-nominated family-friendly hip-hop group Alphabet Rockers performing to kick off the San Francisco Public Library’s Tricycle Music Festival.

SF Music Day 2018 - Colors Of The Keyboard

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Veterans Building, San Francisco (map)

SF Music Day celebrates a sweeping panorama of music of our region, from string quartets to jazz combos, new music pioneers to chamber groups steeped in musical sounds from across the globe.

WOOFSTOCK

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Marin Humane, Novato (map)

Grab your well-behaved pooch (and your friends and family) for the most wooftastic music festival – all to support our shelter animals!

Mill Valley Community BLOCK PARTY

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Famous for Our Look, Mill Valley (map)

Mill Valley Community Block party will include Fashion Show, Live Music, Beer Garden, Kids Games and surprises and benefits Kiddo!, Music, Art and After School Programs.

The Cat In The Hat / El Gato Ensombrerado

1:30 PM - 2:30 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.

Kindness Rocks Project & Stories

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael (map)

One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life.