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 7, 2018

Beginner Photography

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Crissy Field Center, San Francisco (map)

This class is for those who have an interest in getting better photographs with their cameras.

Bear Music Fest At The Lair

Fri, Sep 7, 2018 10:00 AM - Sun, Sep 9, 2018 5:00 PM
Lair of the Golden Bear, Pinecrest (map)

MUSIC + CABIN + FOOD + FUN!

Gala Celebration

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen (map)

Celebrate with us as we take the stage of the old winery ruins one last time this season.

Picnics On The Plaza 2018

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
San Anselmo Town Hall Plaza (map)

El Cajon - California Soul & Garage Rock Come enjoy some live local music on the Town Hall lawn on six Friday evenings this summer!

Movies In The Park: The Lion King

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley (map)

The 2018 Movies in the Park series will now stretch across five screenings from June through October.

Movies In Piper Park, E.T.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Piper Park, Larkspur (map)

Movies in Piper Park, E.T.

Movies In The Park: Rookie Of The Year

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Albert 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 8, 2018

Rock Balancing Gathering San Francisco

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Crissy Field (Just East of the Warming Hut Cafe - NOT THE BEACH HUT), San Francisco (map)

Dozens of artists worldwide are part of a global balanced rock sculpture movement.

Our Lady Of Loretto - Fall Festival

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Our Lady of Loretto School, Novato (map)

OLL invites you to join us for our annual Fall Festival.

Bird Walk & Kent Island Restoration Day

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kent Island, Bolinas (map)

Join the Greater Farallones Association, Marin County Parks, and renowned ornithologist and marine biologist Peter Pyle for a day of restoration and exploration on Bolinas Lagoon’s Kent Island.

Nature And Optics Festival

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Casa Grande, Sonoma (map)

Join us for the 8th Annual Optics and Nature Festival at the Sonoma Barracks on the historic Sonoma Plaza.

Presidio Explorapalooza

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Presidio Visitor Center, San Francisco (map)

Adventure awaits! Choose from a menu of self-guided exploratory experiences (appropriate for ages 7 to adult) that invite you to discover hidden special places in the park.

Presidio Family-Friendly Bike Ride

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presidio Visitor Center, San Francisco (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+.

Pete The Cat

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

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

Concert For Kids/Tot Art In The Park

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito (map)

Music for Parents and Tots (5 years and under).

SOUND SUMMIT 2018

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mountain Theater • Mount Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley (map)

Sound Summit returns to the slopes of Mount Tamalpais for another festive and eclectic day of music high above San Francisco Bay.

Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

Sat, Sep 8, 2018 11:00 AM - Sun, Sep 9, 2018 6:00 PM
Castro Street, between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (map)

Silicon Valley’s World-Class Art, Music & Food Festival!

Marin Comics Fest: Brian Fies

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Belvedere Tiburon Library (map)

A celebration of comics art and storytelling.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival

Sat, Sep 8, 2018 12:00 PM - Sun, Sep 9, 2018 5:00 PM
Ghirardelli Square and on Beach Street, San Francisco (map)

This family-friendly event features prominent local chefs creating chocolate inventions during cooking demonstrations, live musical entertainment, and the popular “Earthquake” Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest.

Marin Comics Fest: Alexis E. Fajardo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Pickleweed Library, San Rafael (map)

A celebration of comics art and storytelling.

Build The Largest LEGO® Minecraft World In California

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Play-Well TEKnologies, San Anselmo (map)

OLL invites you to join us for our annual Fall Festival!

Pete The Cat

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.

Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall - Ivy & Bean #11

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Book Passage, Corte Madera (map)

Ivy's worried. She's read a lot of books about only children, so she knows that they are sometimes spoiled rotten.

Marin Comics Fest: Svetlana Chmakova

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
San Rafael Public Library (map)

A celebration of comics art and storytelling.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Post Parade Ground Lawn, 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.

Pete The Cat

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.

Alexandria Giardino - Ode To An Onion

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Book Passage, Corte Madera (map)

Ode to an Onion is a poetic, beautifully illustrated picture book inspired by "Ode to the Onion" by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-1973).

Last Blast Summer Dance

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance Palace Community & Cultural Center, Point Reyes Station (map)

Boot scoot on down and kick up your heels. Bring your family and boogie to the swinging sounds of Buck Nickels and Loose Change.

Gala Celebration

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen (map)

Celebrate with us as we take the stage of the old winery ruins one last time this season.

Movies In Creek Park: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids

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).

Road Map To The Night Sky

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Presidio Visitor Center, San Francisco (map)

The Presidio provides a spectacular night sky environment to learn about and identify stars, constellations, planets and deep space objects.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Giant Race SF

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AT+T Park, San Francisco (map)

Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Kids Race | Family Relay

Dual Slalom Race Series

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Stafford Lake Bike Park, Novato (map)

Join us for the inaugural summer dual race series at Stafford Lake Bike Park. Come enjoy prizes, music, smiles, and rippin’ riding at California’s premier public dual slalom course.

Pancake Breakfast @ West Point Inn

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
West Point Inn, Mill Valley (map)

Please join us up at the Inn for these wonderful events.

Solano Avenue Stroll

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Solano Avenue Stroll, Albany (map)

Over one mile of FREE family fun!

Fairfax Car Show

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Downtown Fairfax (map)

Show & shine, awards, dash plaques, goody bags, t-shirts, raffle and D.J.

Marine Science Sunday: Top Predators: Orcas And Sharks

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

Our own backyard in the bay is full of amazing marine mammals!

Pete The Cat

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

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

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

Sunday Streets

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Francisco (map)

Sunday Streets into one of North America’s premiere open street programs with 10 events annually held in diverse neighborhoods across San Francisco.

Kidchella

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Courthouse Square, Redwood City (map)

Because Kids Get To Rock Too!

A Special Day Of Fun At Oakland Aviation Museum

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Oakland Aviation Museum (map)

A Special Day of Fun at Oakland Aviation Museum - Buckle Up For Action. You're the Aircraft Commander.

Pete The Cat

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.

Opera In The Park

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sharon Meadow, San Francisco (map)

Join us for arias al fresco as we celebrate the opening of San Francisco Opera's 96th season.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Post Parade Ground Lawn, 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.

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Sunday, September 9, 2018
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Book Passage, Corte Madera (map)

To raise funds to purchase brand new teddy bears to give out to children of incarcerated individuals. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit KIDS COOKING FOR LIFE.