Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day—a time for families to come together and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. While rooted in remembrance, the day is also filled with community spirit, parades, music, and family-friendly events that celebrate the freedoms we enjoy. Here are some thoughtful and fun ways to mark the day with your loved ones around the Bay Area.
Join us on Memorial Day Weekend, as we celebrate since our first Marin Greek Festival in 1972!!
Rail Fair is our annual celebration of Bay Area railroad history, and the one time a year we take over Ardenwood to turn it into a train extravaganza!
Each year on Memorial Day weekend, the City of Oakley hosts a ceremony honoring those who passed while serving their country featuring guest speakers, live performance and more.
Come celebrate with us at our FREE 2–day family festival & Grand Parade in San Francisco’s Mission District where we will showcase the very best Latin American and Caribbean cultural arts and traditions.
Get ready for the ultimate kickoff to summer at the Kiddo! Memorial Day Weekend Carnival, an annual tradition for over 20 years!
Our low admission price to Bay Area KidFest includes unlimited access to non-stop live family entertainment, fascinating traveling attractions, arts and sports activities for children to stimulate learning and exploration, and much more.
Featuring delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun for the family, the Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue is a festive gathering, a favorite Memorial Day weekend tradition in Marin, and an essential fundraiser for the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
Please join the USS Hornet as we commemorate those who have given their lives in the service of this country.
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, the crew of the USS Pampanito and the USSVI Mare Island Base cordially invite you to attend the Lost Boat Ceremony to honor those who have served and those on eternal patrol in the Submarine Service.
Join us this year for our 102nd Memorial Day Commemoration to honor the fallen men and women who served our country.
We are thrilled to announce that the Hillsborough Memorial Day Event is back!
Celebrating the fallen at our historic Alhambra Cemetery followed by a gathering at Ignacio Plaza.
The City of Rohnert Park is proud to announce its collaboration with the American Legion to host a special Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony event on Monday, May 25, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 10 am at the Rohnert Park Community Center, located at 5401 Snyder Lane.
Honor and remember fallen service members at this annual ceremony.
Celebrating the fallen at our historic Alhambra Cemetery followed by a gathering at Ignacio Plaza. The Veterans Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter and local eagle scouts, highlight this event with ceremonial performances and solemn words from our city council.
Calistoga Parks Recreation, with support from the American Legion, invites you to a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who gave their lives in service.
Honor the Fallen with us on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Veterans Memorial Park (2801 Broadway Street) from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Memorial Day Service at the Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy, CA
Join us on Memorial Day 2026 for an afternoon sail on San Francisco Bay, enjoying iconic sights from the special vantage of the water.
Celebrate Memorial Day with Los Lobos at Rancho Nicasio’s BBQ on the Lawn!
Celebrating the fallen at our historic Alhambra Cemetery followed by a gathering at Ignacio Plaza. The Veterans Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter and local eagle scouts, highlight this event with ceremonial performances and solemn words from our city council.
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The Marin County Memorial Day observance, conducted by Marin County United Veterans Council, will feature music, remembrance program, flag displays and wreath-laying ceremonies.