Marin County Parks' 2nd annual Stafford Lake Trail Run will feature 5k (3.1 miles) of beautiful trails at Stafford Lake Park! Whether you chose to hike the course, or race for a podium finish, you will enjoy lakeside views, a variety of trails and terrain, and a community that celebrates participation and a love for running in Marin County's spectacular parks and open space preserves.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the guiding principle behind Terra Mandarin Preschool's program is to nurture the infinite capabilities of young children. This approach allows children to investigate and create meaning through play and project based learning, understand that all learning is connected, and experience every event as an opportunity to gain a new and exciting understanding of the world.

If you are searching for the right fit for your child for K-8th grade, explore the offerings at Terra Marin. We are a progressive and creative K-8th grade program in Mill Valley focused on helping youth develop their voice, learn and find their individual place in this world. Our highly trained staff, small class size and emphasis on social emotional learning, academics, differentiated learning, the arts, language and Earth Education, create well-rounded, confident graduates ready for the rigors and challenges of any high school environment.

Note: Pay-what-you-wish on Community Days, when museum entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion. 

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 returns to the Excelsior district to close out the 2019 season, carrying on the tradition of the popular Excelsior Arts & Music Festival. 

Three Sundays a year, we invite you to roam the various buildings of our campus, engage with artists in their studios, experience new work and works in progress, and stay for a homemade lunch in the Mess Hall.

Come celebrate the Aki Matsuri, or fall festival in SF Japantown.

Revelers can enjoy a late afternoon of live music, craft beer and top-notch barbecue straight off the grill – a perfect way to enjoy a warm fall afternoon.

Share a story with a specially trained dog from the Marin Humane Society!

Join glamorous local drag queen Beef Cakes for an hour of stories, songs, sparkles and crafts!

Treat yourself to an evening of breath work, sound meditation, massage, nourishment and community alongside local healers, advocates, and artisans.

Join rangers to learn how to fish on the San Pablo Bay. A limited amount of poles will be available on a first come, first-served basis. A valid California fishing license is required when fishing from the shore, not from the pier.

Explore China Camp with a Naturalist!

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion. 

Help Presidio Trust archaeologists celebrate International Archaeology Day with a variety of hands-on activities for all ages.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!

Inspired by Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book of the same name, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” relates the adventures of Minli, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China, who sets out on a quest to bring good fortune to her weary, hard-working family by seeking help from the Old Man of the Moon. Along the way, she rescues a friendly dragon who becomes her faithful companion. 

Explorer Days is a program of the Bay Area Science Festival, an annual celebration of Bay Area science for all ages. 

Learn about the Presidio’s archaeological process and excavations during this one-hour tour.

Our program aims to help children cultivate attention, empathy, and understanding and utilizes attunement to seasonal rhythms to foster well-being. A Youth & Family Program Practice Guide is available in our bookstore and includes many ideas for practicing at home as a family.

XR is in its infancy, and this development platform is so new that it has really opened opportunities for women to emerge as leaders in this industry. XR Marin is seizing this unique opportunity to be the catalyst in innovative education that will leverage this open landscape to cultivate and catapult our female students to become the next generation of young leaders in XR.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos as a family at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Family Night on November 1, 5-8pm. Make a colorful tissue paper flower with The Mexican Museum and decorate a celebratory ofrenda honoring beloved animals from CuriOdyssey’s long history in the community. Meet animals that live at CuriOdyssey now and learn folklore about their species. Enjoy a live band and beer or wine from a cash bar. Grab a hot dinner as the kids explore and experiment with science in fun, hands-on exhibits.

REI is partnering with land management agencies throughout the nine county Bay Area to promote a morning of service on the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

When the weather gets cool and the days grow short, the Manor Community shows its colors by putting on the school’s largest fundraiser: The Winter Faire!

This FREE event is unlike any other – with dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games and astounding activities for all ages!

Join us on November 2, 2019, for the San Francisco Symphony’s vibrant Day of the Dead celebration, featuring traditional Latin American music and culture, dazzling guest artists, colorful festivities, and fun-filled events for the entire family.

Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger at the Stafford Lake Bike Park.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Are you looking for alternatives to “screen time?” How about making art with your kids during free Family Days?

Learn how to create art in virtual reality! Paint in mid-air, create 3D scenes you can walk through, or sculpt animated objects!

Our telescope guides make plans to setup on very short notice this time of year.

We are hosting a broom-busting pizza party and raffle on Horse Hill with The Alto Bowl Horseowners Association. Over the past 20+ years we have pushed back invasive French and Scotch broom on this Open Space preserve.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Join us at our 4th annual Girls' Festival on November 9th at the enormous and iconic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

The many trails in this area traverse some of the most diverse and picturesque land in the county, making this a lovely place to spend a day.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!

Mill Valley Chamber Music Society presents its 2nd concert of the 47th season of chamber music highlighting internationally celebrated classical artists. On Sunday, November 10, 2019 the award-winning Telegraph Quartet will perform.

This popular series returns for a second season, with a continued focus on issues related to teen wellness in the areas of health, mental health, sexual health, and substance use and abuse—creating a community forum for education, communication, understanding, and awareness. Each screening will be followed by an in-depth panel discussion with filmmakers, film subjects, and/or subject area experts. A portion of the proceeds for this series will go to support Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Wellness Centers.

XR is in its infancy, and this development platform is so new that it has really opened opportunities for women to emerge as leaders in this industry. XR Marin is seizing this unique opportunity to be the catalyst in innovative education that will leverage this open landscape to cultivate and catapult our female students to become the next generation of young leaders in XR.

Join us for a free tour of our facilities! Go behind the scenes to see how we process your materials after they are picked up at the curb. Bring closed-toe shoes and any questions you have about sorting!

Celebrate the glory and gift of food with a special day connecting with where our food comes from at Slide Ranch.

A family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country.

Paint a portrait of your pet under the guidance of an experienced artist! No previous experience is needed.

A multicultural collective of dancers, DJs, drummers, and guest musicians, Non Stop Bhangra provides a platform for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and dance in a positive environment.

Join rangers for an evening of fun with local lore, legends, and campfire tales.

Imagine the thrill of video gaming mixed with the collective energy of a rock concert and the emotional power of a symphony orchestra, and you have an idea of the adrenaline rush that is Video Games Live!

Get to know the Presidio during this two hour, in-depth experience.

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.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!

Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most well-known and beloved butterfly species in North America.

Explore Bizet’s famous opera and learn about the plot, design, characters and music of Carmen during these interactive workshops for families with children ages 6 and older.

Our program aims to help children cultivate attention, empathy, and understanding and utilizes attunement to seasonal rhythms to foster well-being. A Youth & Family Program Practice Guide is available in our bookstore and includes many ideas for practicing at home as a family.

It’s a Wonderful Life comes to life with Dimitri Tiomkin’s timeless score performed by a live symphony orchestra while the full film is shown on the big screen. Jimmy Stewart portrays the down-and-out George, a lovable “failure” with so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all—and it’s Christmas! Clarence, his guardian angel, shows George what his town would be like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds. Experience the most beloved holiday movie of all time transformed into an unforgettable live film concert event!

Play inside CuriOdyssey’s dazzling IlluminOdyssey until 8pm on Friday, December 6. Dance with a live band, purchase hot dinner and meet CuriOdyssey’snocturnal animals. Carry a color changing lantern as you wander through a radiant jungle and under an illuminated canopy of fiber optic strands. Touch a plasma ball to make electric tendrils come alive. Design a phosphorescent image using a drawing robot and create a refractive rainbow at the tip of a wand. Experience the excitement and beauty of IlluminOdyssey during these special extended evening hours.

It’s a Wonderful Life comes to life with Dimitri Tiomkin’s timeless score performed by a live symphony orchestra while the full film is shown on the big screen. Jimmy Stewart portrays the down-and-out George, a lovable “failure” with so many problems that he is thinking about ending it all—and it’s Christmas! Clarence, his guardian angel, shows George what his town would be like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds. Experience the most beloved holiday movie of all time transformed into an unforgettable live film concert event!

From the Gold Rush, to the range of the Wild West, to rock n’ roll concert stages, blue jeans have been a defining symbol of American style. Join us to celebrate this American icon at the Blue Jean Ball!

Our telescope guides make plans to setup on very short notice this time of year.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!

Are you looking for alternatives to “screen time?” How about making art with your kids during free Family Days?

Bumblebee Kids launches its second season with a whimsical and fun live interactive art and science experience that will have you smiling and laughing! Thrilling audiences worldwide, Louis Pearl The Bubble Man along with the fabulous accordion diva Jet Black Pearl, will WOW you with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles!

Our telescope guides make plans to setup on very short notice this time of year.

In a show as exuberant as their whimsical name, Octopretzel returns to the Freight stage to share exciting new material! The band creates engaging music, inspiring curiosity, wonder, and appreciation for the world we live in. Their skilled musicianship and magical way with children guarantees a dance-able, sing-able and fun experience for the whole family.

Journey through an enchanting winter wonderland of holiday music from around the world—we’ll hop from Europe to the Caribbean, South Africa, China, and more in a whirlwind exploration of wintertime festivities, vibrant music, and rich holiday traditions from various cultures. All aboard! 

Performer, songwriter, music teacher, and yoga enthusiast, Megan Schoebohm will wow you and your family with her fun, and engaging show!

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.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month for Marine Science Sunday - a FREE engaging ocean-inspired classroom series from our education experts. These interactive classroom programs are great for all ages!

Welcome the new year during extended hours at CuriOdyssey’s IlluminOdyssey on January 3, 5-8pm. Electrify your child’s imagination with four levels of colorful, interactive light exhibits. Enjoy live music and a cash bar while the kids meet CuriOdyssey’s animals and learn about their defenses. Dance on swirling designs and be swept away by moving patterns of color. Control a glowing sculpture by John Edmark and watch as it appears to bloom. Explore a geometric village of light and pose with a projected image of the changing surface of the sun. Experience CuriOdyssey’s IlluminOdyssey during its final evening hours on January 3 before it closes for the year on January 5.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Join us for this showcase of young talent as youth orchestras from around the Bay Area convene at Davies Symphony Hall for an afternoon of virtuosic music making. Experience the exhilaration of hundreds of young musicians performing at their best! Proceeds from the concert will benefit organizations that provide resources to underserved and homeless youth. Each participating youth orchestra will select an organization within its local community.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Mouse with the San Francisco Symphony at this vibrant event that draws upon Asian traditions, past and present.

Have fun exploring who lives in your community, as our littlest theatre-goers board a “bus” and drive through town, stopping to meet the baker, the mechanic, and other workers who ask for their help as they do their jobs and engage with the neighbors, making music all along the way.

Saddle up for a rip-roaring adventure through the ol’ Wild West! You’ll hear music that sounds like the thundering hoof beats of a galloping horse, a glorious sunrise in the Grand Canyon, a rough 'n’ tough time at the rodeo, and even a song or two about a beloved toy cowboy named Woody—Yee-haw!

This popular series returns for a second season, with a continued focus on issues related to teen wellness in the areas of health, mental health, sexual health, and substance use and abuse—creating a community forum for education, communication, understanding, and awareness. Each screening will be followed by an in-depth panel discussion with filmmakers, film subjects, and/or subject area experts. A portion of the proceeds for this series will go to support Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Wellness Centers.

Join Maestro Alasdair Neale and your Marin Symphony for a concert of family-friendly fare, perfect for all ages!

In collaboration with rock balancing legend Bill Dan. Free and open to all ages. Instruction provided.

Do you ever wonder how a composer strings together so many different instruments to create one big symphonic sound? Or what a contrabassoon sounds like? Then get ready to meet your Orchestra! You’ll get to know the different instruments, their roles, and how they join forces to make the symphony sound amazing!

Featuring an epic, gripping score by acclaimed film composer James Horner, director Ron Howard’s Academy Award®-winning drama (Best Sound, Best Film Editing) recounts the harrowing true story of the aborted Apollo 13 lunar mission and NASA’s effort to return the jeopardized astronauts (Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton) to Earth safely.

Featuring an epic, gripping score by acclaimed film composer James Horner, director Ron Howard’s Academy Award®-winning drama (Best Sound, Best Film Editing) recounts the harrowing true story of the aborted Apollo 13 lunar mission and NASA’s effort to return the jeopardized astronauts (Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton) to Earth safely.