January Awesome List
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Thursday, January 1, New Year's Day
Exploratorium Open, 10am-5pm
Polar Bear Skate, 2-3:30pm, get your shades, bathing suit and best polar bear attire and come to the ice rink to take the plunge! Union Square Ice Skating Rink.
Friday, January 2
Lego Play Day, 2:30pm, Get in touch with your inner engineer! Free play with Legos supports creativity, problem solving, and reading skills — and it’s FUN! Mill Valley Library.
Make a Nightlight, 6-12 graders, Novato Library.
Movies of the Month, 1:30pm & 4pm, shown daily except Tuesday, Pinocchio (1:30pm & 4pm), The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Disney Junior Live! Pirate & Princess Adventure, City National Civic Auditorium, San Jose.
Saturday, January 3
Learn How to Build a Mini Sled, 9am-12pm, Home Depot.
Explore Stafford Lake Park, 10am – 1pm, stop and talk about some of the interesting animals and plants that live here, Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato.
Junior Chef Class, 10am, ages 5–13, 52 New Foods: Blender Bar!, Williams-Sonoma, The Village at Corte Madera.
Fungus Fair Mushroom Walks, 10am, free, mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more! Bear Valley Visitor Center, Point Reyes.
STEAM Earth Science, 11-11:45am, ages 3-6,San Rafael Library.
Pom-Pom Creatures Craft, 1-2pm, Marin City Library.
Healthy Parks, Healthy People, 2-4pm, hiking, beginner exercises and family games, RSVP, call 561-4323, Meet in from of the Presidio Visitor, 105 Montgomery at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard.
Family Hike: Ring in the New Year, 4-5:30pm, meet new friends on a 0.7 mile family hike on the Presidio’s spectacular Batteries to Bluffs trail above the Pacific Ocean. RSVP nature@presidiotrust.gov or 561-4264.
Disney Junior Live! Pirate & Princess Adventure, City National Civic Auditorium, San Jose.
Sunday, January 4, Earth is closest to the sun for the year
Fungus Fair, 10am-4pm, free, mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more! Bear Valley Visitor Center, Point Reyes.
Muir Woods After Hours, 4-6pm, ages 8+, easy 2 mile walk, Muir Woods.
'Learn to Ride' Bike Program, 10am-2pm, free, learn to ride or improve your skills, Main Parade Grounds, Presidio, San Francisco.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Children's Story time, Ages 4-8, Blooms & Branches featuring the book "Another Tree in the Yard," San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Disney Junior Live! Pirate & Princess Adventure, Paramount Theatre, Oakland.
Monday, January 5
Frozen Sing-A-Long, 2pm, San Anselmo Library.
Winged Migration, 7:30pm, Mill Valley Library.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
Tuesday, January 6
JAMaROO Music Time plus Urbansitter Meet & Greet, 9:30-11:30am, ages 9 months - 4 years, sing, play simple instruments, read stories, balance bean bags, and dance with streamers to a variety of music from around the world, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Craft Gym, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Wednesday, January 7
Parenting Your Spirited Child (ages 2-6 years), 6:30-8:30pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Sewing Studio, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Thursday, January 8
Friday, January 9
Open Studio with Artist Liz Harvey, 10am-4pm, leaf secrets, an interactive zipper plant, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
Sing & Dance with Miss Kitty, 10:30am, ages 0-8 years, San Rafael Library.
¡Caminando entre los más Altos! 1-2:30pm, easy one-mile walk will learn how these trees have survived for thousands of years, tour is in Spanish, RSVP required 388-2596. Muir Woods.
Kids Pajama Party with Mac Barnett, 6pm, diesel, a Bookstore, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur.
deYoungsters Family Art Party, 5:30pm, enjoy a fun-filled evening at the de Young exploring color and line: a modern treasure hunt in Celebrating the Spectrum: Highlights from the Anderson Collection, teen-oriented activities based on the lively works on view in Keith Haring: The Political Line, plus more surprises!
Saturday, January 10, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS CLOSED STARTING 12:01 AM
Mill Valley Family Fun Run and Health & Wellness Fair, 8-11am, Peruse local vendors and explore new ways you and your family can get healthier, happier and more involved in the community! The options are endless! The Fair is a great event to attend after you participate in this year's 3rd Annual Family Fun Run/Walk.
Junior Chef Class, 10am, ages 9–13, 52 Baking for Beginners, Williams-Sonoma, The Village at Corte Madera.
Family and Youth Winter Bird Count, 10am-12:30pm, look for as many numbers of various species as they can, and tally up the results, Pickleweed Community Center, San Rafael.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
Edwardo Mandril, Sewam American Indian Dance, 11am, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
Love2Dance, Razzle, Dazzle, Broadway, 4pm, cast will perform a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater, contemporary, acrobatics, ballet and lyrical to songs, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Your Children's Education - How to Choose? 10-11am, With so many types of schools available, how do I choose a school that works for my family? Alternative Mothers Group, San Rafael.
Family Volunteer Day at Mountain Lake, 9-10:30am, plant native plants, remove weeds and other projects, snacks provided. RSVP nature@presidiotrust.gov or 461-4280.
Creative Family Fun: Luminous Lighthouses, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
Girl Talk, 11am & 1pm, A collection of true stories about real teens struggling with tough issues surrounding self-esteem, Think House Theatre, San Francisco.
Mochi Pounding Ceremony, 12-1pm, Asian Art Museum.
The Disney Effect: Communicating with Autistic Children Through Animation, 11am, hear how these children can learn about life, language, and emotion from favorite Disney characters created during Walt’s time and beyond, Lucasfilm Premier Theater, San Francisco.
Sunday, January 11, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS CLOSED
Beginning Birding, 9:30-11:30am, ages 8+, RSVP 331-1540, Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito.
Marine Science Sunday, 10am-5pm, Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
Sunday Special: Clowning Around with Coventry & Kaluza, 11-11:45am, Witness extraordinary skills and thrills, including extreme acrobatics and high numbers hula-hooping! Mill Valley Library.
Comedy Illusionist Timothy James and his original award-winning show, 11:30am-12:30pm, Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, San Rafael.
Wizard of Oz, 2pm & 7pm, see this amazing classic film on the big screen, Century Regency, San Rafael.
The Comedy Magician Robert Strong in a rare Family Show! 11am-12pm, Berkeley.
Love2Dance Broadway Bound, 1pm & 3pm, showcasing our youngest dancers (ages 2-6) as well as our competitive dance team, the Love2Dance All-Stars when they perform to songs from popular Broadway musicals, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Doctor Who Party, 3pm, an afternoon of Who-van geekery, diesel, a Bookstore, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur.
Creative Family Fun: Luminous Lighthouses, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
Artist Studio with Ascha Drake, 1-3pm, join the artist in her studio, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Girl Talk, 2pm, A collection of true stories about real teens struggling with tough issues surrounding self-esteem, Think House Theatre, San Francisco.
Preschool Super Fun Sundays: Hullaballo Hoedown with Mr. Lunch, 10-11:30am, art, story time and music, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Monday, January 12, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE REOPENS AT 4AM
March of the Penguins, 7:30pm, Mill Valley Library.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
Tuesday, January 13
Kindergarten Readiness Night, 6:30-7:30pm, Understand what it means to be ready for Kindergarten and help ensure that your child has a smooth transition. Free on-site child care available for duration of event. RSVP required to Admissions Director Lisa Handley, (415) 937-5502.
Craft Gym, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Wednesday, January 14
New Mom, New Baby: A Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30am, free but RSVP required, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
LEGO Club, 3-4:30pm, ages 3+, Sausalito Library.
Sewing Studio, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Thursday, January 15
Toddler Sleep Class (ages 12-36 months), 10am-12pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child (1 – 5 years), 7-8:30pm, Understand different preschool philosophies and how to identify high-quality programs that match your needs. Learn the criteria to consider when choosing a program, what to look for during school tours, and tips for gaining admission into selective schools. With Cara Guyot, parent educator. Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Friday, January 16
Sing & Dance with Miss Kitty, 10:30am, ages 0-8 years, San Rafael Library.
Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan, 6pm, Book Passage, Corte Madera.
Saturday, January 17
Aramburu Island Enhancement, 9am, ages 12+, volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling, RSVP Tori Bohlen at (415) 473-5082.
A Woodland Winter, 9:30am-12pm, Look for salmon, mushroom displays, winter wildflowers, waterfalls, and more, RSVP 388-2596, Muir Woods.
Junior Chef Class, 10am, ages 9–13, 52 Better Burgers, Williams-Sonoma, The Village at Corte Madera.
Kids Club, 10am-12pm, ages 3+, Freeze Frame, Michael's, San Rafael.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
STEAM Water Ways, 11-11:45am, ages 3-6,San Rafael Library.
The Hug Machine, 11am, story time and activities, Barnes & Noble, Corte Madera.
Kids Lego Club, 1-2pm, we supply the Legos, you make the creations, Belvedere-Tiburon Library.
Girls Can Be Park Rangers Too, 6 – 8pm, ages 6-12, play in the dirt, rock at sports, fight fires, camp in the woods, and be park rangers! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores and learn about what a Marin County Park Ranger does and how to become a park ranger. Boys welcome too. RSVP: Contact Ranger Sarah Burkhart, Marin County Parks Lucas Valley Field Office, 18 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael.
Miss Representation, 6-8:30pm, ages 12+, written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, popcorn and refreshments provided. Following the screening, there will be a panel and discussion. Marin Country Mart, Larkspur.
San Francisco Rocks, 11am-12pm, From volcanic eruptions and giant earthquakes, to submarine landslides and 400-foot sea level fluctuations, learn the 160-million-year story that underlies San Francisco during this illustrated presentation, Reservations required; please call 561-4323, Meet Ranger Will Elder at the Main Post Parade Ground in front of the Presidio Visitor Center on 105 Montgomery St.
Creative Family Fun: What Floats Your Boat, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
Candlelight Tour, 6:30-8pm, RSVP 556-1693, Fort Point, San Francisco.
Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:30am & 1pm, Cowell Theater, San Francisco.
Sunday, January 18
Hike to Beautiful Gibson Falls, 9am – 12pm, meet a ranger for a walk in this beautiful canyon to view a waterfall nestled amidst the trees. A discussion of creek ecology, watersheds, and water conservation will be included on the way. This will be an easy walk with one steep section, approximately 1 mile round-trip, Meet at the end of Fairway Dr in Novato.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am & 12:30pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
Artist Workshop, 2:30-4:30pm, leaf secrets, an interactive hands on workshop with artist Liz Harvey, create functional accessories, experiment with sewing, or make your own plant puppet, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
AXIS Dance Workshop, 11:30-12:30pm, hop, dance, wiggle and move, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Creative Family Fun: What Floats Your Boat, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at PIER 39
Children's Story time, Ages 4-8, Blooms & Branches featuring the book "Another Tree in the Yard," San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MLK Jr. Day of Service, 9am-12pm, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Schroeder at 763-2977.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, 9am-5pm, music, crafts and more, Bay Area Discovery Museum.
MLK Day of Service, Golden Gate Conservancy.
E. W. Wainwright and the African Roots of Jazz, 11am & 1pm, Bay Area Discovery Museum.
Nature for Kids: Indian Valley, 10am – 1pm, look for early blooming flowers and see what kinds of insects (and maybe other animals) are visiting them in search of nectar or pollen. The creek should be full, so we’ll follow it up the canyon and have lunch by a beautiful waterfall. Remember to bring lunch. College of Marin Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd, Novato.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Dreams of Freedom Poster Workshop, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at PIER 39
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
Tuesday, January 20
Positive & Effective Discipline: A Crash Course (3 - 5 years), 10am-12pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Pajama-Rama! 6:30-7:30pm, bedtime stories and songs, Fairfax Library.
Craft Gym, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Wednesday, January 21
New Mom, New Baby: A Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30am, free but RSVP required, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Preschool Storytime with Special Guest, Corte Madera Firefighter, John Daley, 11am, Corte Madera Library.
Amphibians of Marin, 12-1pm, What’s that frog you hear all winter long, and why are there newts out walking on the trails? Civic Center Library.
Craft Program, 3-4:30pm, make skyscrapers, houses, flowers, and cars to decorate the Children’s Room. We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the imagination, Sausalito Library.
Sewing Studio, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Thursday, January 22
Infant & Child CPR, 10am-12pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
San Francisco Boat Show, activities for all ages, Pier 48 & McCovey Cove.
Friday, January 23
Open Studio with Artist Liz Harvey, 10am-4pm, leaf secrets, an interactive zipper plant, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
Sing & Dance with Miss Kitty, 10:30am, ages 0-8 years, San Rafael Library.
Owl Exploration at Rob Hill Campground, 5-6:30pm, Learn all about these amazing creatures, RSVP nature@presidiotrust.gov or 461-4280.
San Francisco Boat Show, activities for all ages, Pier 48 & McCovey Cove.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Saturday, January 24
Olompali Bird Walk, 8:30am-Noon, Olompali State Park.
Stafford Winter Classic, 9am – 1pm, show off your game at Stafford’s 2nd Annual Winter Disc Golf Classic! Merit and raffle prizes will be awarded with top honors going to lowest score per 18 holes. This event is ideal for all ages. All skill levels are welcome and no experience is necessary, Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato.
Creekside Restoration with Save The Bay, 9am – 12pm,ages 5+, learn about the history of San Francisco Bay and Creekside Marsh, and be a part of a community-based effort to enrich important habitat areas of Hal Brown Park! All skill levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. Meet across from Marin General Hospital at Hal Brown Park at Creekside.
Art in the Outdoors, 9:30am-12:30pm, explore Muir Woods through fine art, RSVP 388-2596.
Junior Chef Class, 10am, ages 9–13, 52 Fun Finger Foods, Williams-Sonoma, The Village at Corte Madera.
Kids Club, 10am-12pm, ages 3+, Mardi Gras Mask, Michael's, San Rafael.
I Love You Night and Day, 11am, story time and activities, Barnes & Noble, Corte Madera.
Towering Trees of Muir Woods: A Youth Program, 1:30-2:30pm, explore the towering redwood trees using their senses, RSVP 388-2596, Muir Woods.
Evening in Muir Woods, 4:30-6:30pm, As the sun sets below the Dipsea Ridge and Muir Woods transitions from day to night, come see and hear the subtle changes of an ancient redwood forest, Muir Woods.
Headlands Nightlife: Family Night Hike & Campfire, 5:30-8pm, Explore the mysterious lifestyle of nocturnal animals that start their day just as you’re going to bed! Learn about special adaptations that allow owls, bats and other nighttime critters to hunt by moonlight, NaturesBridge, Sausalito.
RoCo Dance on Stage and Alice, 7:30pm, contemporary version of Lewis Carroll’s, Alice in Wonderland, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
San Francisco Boat Show, activities for all ages, Pier 48 & McCovey Cove.
The Bobs, 2pm, free American Folk Concert, Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco.
Creative Family Fun: Flag Me Down, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
Doing and Viewing Art, ages 4-12, deYoung Museum, San Francisco.
Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show, Cow Palace, San Francisco.
Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:30am & 1pm, Cowell Theater, San Francisco.
Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, 11am & 2pm, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Peking Acrobats, 2pm & 8pm, feats of balance, flexibility, and precision drawn from ancient Chinese folk traditions, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley.
Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, Bring the whole family for an amazing weekend of films and workshops, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland.
Whalefest, live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and much more, Monterey.
Sunday, January 25
Sunrise Tour of Muir Woods, 7:21-11am, Join us for a three-mile stroll (mostly flat, with a relatively steep section) through an old-growth redwood forest, RSVP 388-2596.
Marine Science Sunday, 10am-5pm, Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito.
Birds for Kids at Las Gallinas, 10am – 12pm, a fantastic place for new birders to get great looks at a variety of birds. The water treatment ponds here are a magnet for ducks in colorful breeding plumage, hawks soar over the surrounding fields, and songbirds flit about the bushes along the levees. Meet at the Las Gallinas Sanitary District water treatment ponds in San Rafael (310 Smith Ranch Road).
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk Part 1: Sunday Intensive (3 - 10 years), 10am-4:30pm, Parents Place, San Rafael.
Sausalito Herring Festival, 11am-3pm, Gabrielson Park, in case of rain the festival will be at the Bay Model, Sausalito.
Captain Jack Spareribs, 11am-12pm, call 383-1370, Mill Valley Community Center.
Class Dismissed Movie, 1pm, If you are a parent, or want a fresh perspective on education & how people learn, you won't want to miss this one-time showing! Sweetwater, Mill Valley.
San Anselmo Storytelling Festival, 2-4pm, Come to an afternoon of old-fashioned storytelling, San Anselmo Library.
RoCo Dance on Stage and Alice, 3pm & 7pm, contemporary version of Lewis Carroll’s, Alice in Wonderland, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
San Francisco Boat Show, activities for all ages, Pier 48 & McCovey Cove.
Creative Family Fun: Flag Me Down, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
The Comedy Magician Robert Strong in a rare Family Show! 11am-12pm, Randall Museum, San Francisco.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show, Cow Palace, San Francisco.
The Bobs, 2pm, free American Folk Concert, Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, 11am & 2pm, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.
Tarzan, Berkeley Playhouse Kidstage.
Peking Acrobats, 2pm, feats of balance, flexibility, and precision drawn from ancient Chinese folk traditions, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley.
Alice's Adventures in Film, 3pm, 1933 live action Alice in Wonderland movie starring Cary Grant, WC Fields, and Gary Cooper, free for members/$5 for public includes popcorn and candy, Schultz Museum.
Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, Bring the whole family for an amazing weekend of films and workshops, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland.
Whalefest, live entertainment, face painting, educational exhibits, historic walking tours, chalk art and much more, Monterey.
Monday, January 26
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
Tuesday, January 27
Craft Gym, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Jennifer Senior, 7-8pm, Presentation, reading, and book-signing of her book "All Joy and No Fun, The Paradox of Modern Parenthood," Marin County Day School, 5221 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera.
Wednesday, January 28
Open Studio with Artist Liz Harvey, 10am-2pm, leaf secrets, an interactive zipper plant, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
New Mom, New Baby: A Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30am, free but RSVP required, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Webinar: Coping with Crying: Managing Strong Emotions (1 - 4 years), 12-1pm, Parents Place, San Rafael.
Artist Workshop, 2:30-4:30pm, leaf secrets, an interactive hands on workshop with artist Liz Harvey, create functional accessories, experiment with sewing, or make your own plant puppet, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito.
Afternoon Movie: Brave, 3-5pm, Sausalito Library.
MTC Presents Around the World in 80 Days, 4-5pm, Corte Madera Library.
Marin Mega Challah Bake, 6:30pm, ages 12+, knead and braid delicious Challah to adorn our Shabbat tables, raffle, refreshments and musical, Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Dr, San Rafael.
For Dads Only - Effective Fathering, 7-9pm, Parents Place, San Rafael.
Parents Education Events, 6:30pm, Raising Kids in Our 24/7 Connected World, Mark Day School, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael.
Sewing Studio, 6:30-8:30pm, ages 10+, free, Once Around, Mill Valley.
Thursday, January 29
Around the World in 80 Days, 4pm, performed by the Marin Theatre Company, Belvedere-Tiburon Library.
Friday, January 30
Coffee and Conversation with Dana Blum, 9-10 am. Dana will facilitate conversation and provide tips on the opportunities and challenges of parenting in the digital age, Mark Day School, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael.
Sing & Dance with Miss Kitty, 10:30am, ages 0-8 years, San Rafael Library.
Russian Festival, Russian Center, San Francisco.
Saturday, January 31
Mt. Tam Hands on Tam Winter Day
Waterbird Festival, 8am, free, includes naturalist led bird walks, bird scope stations to gain a closer look at the waterbirds visiting our Bay, interactive educational activities, and expert speaker sessions, and more, Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon.
Junior Chef Class, 10am, ages 5–13, 52 52 New Foods: No-Bake Valentine's Treats, The Village at Corte Madera.
Kids Club, 10am-12pm, ages 3+, Wooden Valentine's Frame, Michael's, San Rafael.
Murphy Irish Dancers, 11am & 1pm, Bay Area Discovery Museum.
Storytelling Festival featuring Olga Loya, 2-4pm, San Anselmo Library.
Henna Workshop, 2:30-3:30pm, Grades 6-8, San Rafael Library.
Art & Science of Lucasfilm: Strange Magic, 2nd grade+, screening the new animated film Strange Magicfollwed by a Q & A with the director, 7-time Academy Award winner Gary Rydstrom, Contact Youth Education Manager Keith Zwölfer at 415-561-5040 or kzwolfer@sffs.org with questions about our Art & Science of Lucasfilm program, Letterman Digital Arts Center, San Francisco.
Music for Families, 2pm, From Mazurkas to Marches to Mambos, let us guide you through the basics of rhythm and dance. Learn how music makes us two-step, shimmy, and shake! Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco.
Saturdays Unplugged Goes to Camp, 3pm, live music, family fun and leave your cell phone behind, Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street.
Doing and Viewing Art, ages 4-12, deYoung Museum, San Francisco.
Mom's Night Out, 5-9pm, Hotel Diva, 440 Geary Blvd, San Francisco.
Bob Marley's Three Little Birds, 11am & 2pm, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.
Kodo, 8pm, Japanese taiko drumming with a nostalgic air conjuring the spirit of the Japanese people and their indigenous nature, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley.
Stinky Cecil in Operation Pond Rescue Book Release, 2pm, meet author Paige Braddock as she reads from her first graphic novel about the hilarious tale of a group of amphibians (and one free-range hamster) who set out to save their tiny pond home from one very large steamroller, Schultz Museum.
Creative Family Fun: Morse Code Messages, 11am-4pm, Presidio Officers Club, San Francisco.
San Francisco Birth & Baby Fair, 5-9pm, Hotel Diva, San Francisco.
Candlelight Tour, 6:30-8pm, RSVP 556-1693, Fort Point, San Francisco.
Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:30am & 1pm, Cowell Theater, San Francisco.
Kodo, Japanese taiko drumming, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley.
