Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
Summer may be coming to an end but there are plenty of fun events and festivals to attend. From cultural celebrations and harvest festivals to art fair. September is packed with family-friendly events that are perfect for getting out and enjoying the glorious autumn weather.
Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven throughout one of San Francisco’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.
Thursday, September 19th, the City of Antioch Recreation Department will host its 5th Annual Big Truck Day– a day that gives families and kids of all ages an opportunity to learn more about local companies and the large vehicles they use to keep our community safe and green.
Newark Days is a four-day festival held to commemorate the birthday of the City of Newark, California, held every year in September.
The three-day food festival will offer for purchase a wide variety of freshly homemade Greek food, including Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gemista (stuffed peppers), Gyros, and other meat and vegetarian options.
The Peace Fest celebrates creativity, community, and the ways music and art can inspire peace and human connection.
The Annual Armenian Food Festival will take place September 18-20.
The annual Muni Heritage Weekend, presented by the SFMTA in partnership with Market Street Railway, returns this year to celebrate San Francisco’s iconic public transit system.
For over 60 years, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been the soul of our town. From the earliest days (1957) when a small group of artists exhibited their works in downtown store windows, through the years that the Festival was held in Lytton Square until we moved to our glorious redwood grove in Old Mill Park, the Festival has always been an annual moment we share - it marks the years in our lives, it brings us together.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival will return live and in person to celebrate stories, authors, illustrators, and the wonderful world of children’s literature
The PCAM Wheels & Wings car show is a unique gathering of meticulously restored classic and muscle cars from every era and description. This is a great family weekend event.
Join us for our Annual Heirloom Apple Festival, a fun-filled day at Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol. Welcome the arrival of fall and beloved Heirloom Apples at this family-friendly event.
The Children’s Fairyland Book Festival brings together the Bay Area’s vibrant KidLit community of authors, illustrators, publishers, educators, and young writers for a joyful celebration of children’s literature.
With so many things to do, you'll want to plan your day accordingly!
Come join us for this year's gathering of our creative community.
We are excited to celebrate our Heart of Oakley Festival. Heart of Oakley Festival is an annual open-air market that brings local makers, families, and community members together. Join us as we highlight local businesses and community members during this exciting event!
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an exciting day hosted by the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District (MSMVCD).
Set sail for a full day of music, maritime fun, and waterfront festivities at the 2026 San Francisco Festival of the Sea on Saturday, September 19th!
The Sánchez 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.
Join the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) at our Double Happiness Celebration on September 19, 2026, at San Jose's History Park.
A great family-friendly day with games, food and drink, and entertainment for all. The best part is that every dollar raised goes directly to serve under-resourced kids in Sonoma County.
The San Francisco Lowrider Council, in partnership with the City of San Francisco, the Mission Merchants Association, and the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, proudly presents the LOWRIDER PARADE and “KING of the STREETS” Hopping Competition — a historic celebration of Latino culture, heritage, and community pride.
A free new music festival, just steps away from Ocean Beach!
We are honored to invite you to join us on September 19 as we celebrate our community and cultural heritage.
Get ready to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi festival with a lively event full of traditional rituals, music, dance, and delicious food!
Fiesta On The Hill is a day of community building and fun like no other that enhances the quality of life in our beautiful city.
We're kicking off a fresh chapter in our juggling community, bringing back the spirit of our past festivals in a casual, one-day gathering.
Where the spirit of '67 meets the sound of now. Two stages. Dozens of acts. A celebration of San Francisco’s counterculture legacy—louder, bolder, and more electrifying than ever.
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors.
Comedy Day is a nonprofit event that has turned into a long-standing tradition in San Francisco. Nearly 50 of America's funniest comedians perform throughout the day free-of-charge.
Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen, Dirndl, Tirolerhut, or other Tracht (traditional attire) to join in the spirit of the Fest!
Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens of different musical acts.
Join us for the 16th Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party!
Since 1897, the Vintage Festival has brought the community together to celebrate the annual harvest season in Sonoma Valley. Our winemakers, grape growers, and community welcome you for a weekend honoring our regions rich winemaking legacy and agricultural heritage in the birthplace of California Wine.
A milestone celebration taking place on September 25-27that the Historic Mare Island Shipyard. This year, we celebrate a historic homecoming—marking the 20th anniversary of the very first Maker Faire, launched in the Bay Area in 2006.
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