Passing songs and stories from one generation to the next is an integral part of traditional music.
Join us for a hilarious and action-packed performance from Circus of Smiles.
For kids 9-11 years old.
Observe native bees in our SmartGarden, then make your own flower and bee art project.
FREE 1 hour program and learn the basics of cool “survival skills”.
Tommy loves books about outer space and space aliens. His greatest wish is to someday meet a real live space alien.
The return of San Francisco’s celebrated community campfire – Presidio Twilight!
In Michael Tilson Thomas’ semi-staged event of the season, this enchanting program explores the wonderment of youth. Children themselves are the stars of Britten’s Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood), and the fantastic world of a young imagination comes to life in a dazzling production of Ravel’s The Child and the Magic Spells.
A beloved Bay Area institution, the Unique Derique is a prince among clowns, an internationally esteemed performer who has honed a singular blend of physical comedy and hambone body percussion.
KIDS! Ever wonder what Early California was like? Join us to see history come to life through hands-on activities, a tortilla-making demonstration, and more. Music and dance by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano and others.
Calling all engineers! Build to your heart’s content with more than 10,000 LEGO bricks.
The “Best Musical Ever” perfectly describes this blockbuster Broadway hit that not only launches the 2019 season of the award winning Broadway Under the Stars series, but also serves as Transcendence’s first fully performed theatrical musical production at Jack London State Historic Park.
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
In Michael Tilson Thomas’ semi-staged event of the season, this enchanting program explores the wonderment of youth. Children themselves are the stars of Britten’s Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood), and the fantastic world of a young imagination comes to life in a dazzling production of Ravel’s The Child and the Magic Spells.
Join us in the courtyard to meet the wild, rescued animals and their handlers from Wildcare!
Just in time for 4th of July, we’re hosting a fun class all about red, white, and blue desserts! You won’t want to miss it!
Read 100 minutes in order to attend this park ranger lead bus trip to Muir Woods.
Join us for two-hour guided forest bathing sessions with certified forest bathing instructor Joey (Iris) Heusler at 11am and 2pm!
A monthly celebration of all things local & unique to the Bay Area.
Join the Marin Headlands Rangers to learn about some of our more salty residents!
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Join Five Little Monkeys as we celebrate our 1 year Anniversary in Corte Madera with a MONKEYPALOOZA!
This hands-on, creative event is full of learning, laughter, and community spirit! Led by beloved local artist and art educator Janis Yerington, enjoy a variety of art projects inspired by the current exhibitions, and learn to make flower crowns, cyanotypes, macrame, and more!
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held at our historic Hamilton Amphitheater!
Experience history, nature, and community on this slow-paced one hour hike, just over one mile with minor elevation changes.
Come join us to watch the sunset with a beautiful view of Richardson Bay while listening to the melody of a guitar. Spread your blankets, pour yourself a glass of wine, and enjoy a series of short classical films with family and friends. We will be selling popcorn and raffling an artwork by Aubrey Small, a local artist who is one of the founders of the Muracle Project.
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Join our naturalist on a guided hike at China Camp. Weekend hikes range from easy to advanced, and from 1.5 to 6 miles. Please wear layers and good hiking shoes. Bring appropriate hiking gear, water, snacks, sunscreen and a hat.
Experience an afternoon of a variety of Japanese cultural arts and music from drums, harp, dance, poetry, to calligraphy, origami, and Japanese dolls.
P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth, combines razzle-dazzle with charm and brass to sell humbug to cheering crowds.
In Michael Tilson Thomas’ semi-staged event of the season, this enchanting program explores the wonderment of youth. Children themselves are the stars of Britten’s Noye’s Fludde (Noah’s Flood), and the fantastic world of a young imagination comes to life in a dazzling production of Ravel’s The Child and the Magic Spells.
We’ll enjoy a quiet walk as the light fades and the day cools.
Join mindfulness with creative play in this fun and imaginative yoga group.
Bring the whole family out to Hal Brown Park to paint the beautiful scenery and wildlife of Creekside Marsh along Corte Madera Creek.
Listen to not-too-scary stories, then create monster masks and dance the Monster Mash.
Join us on the Robin Sweeny Patio for magic, music, juggling, jokes, and more. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to enjoy the show. Perfect for ages 4+ but everyone is welcome.
Back by pop(!)ular demand: join Michael Ashe, the San Francisco Bubble Man, for an effervescent afternoon.
Turn a pair of jeans into a cool bag. Materials provided.
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
July 3, 1pm Perry Yan Magic Join Magician Perry Yan for sleight-of-hand magic, comedy, and audience participation!
Comedy! Magic! Storytelling! Balloon art! Magician Perry Yan’s spectacular show will keep you guessing.
All children and their caregivers are welcome.
Come have fun making crafts or playing games.
In celebration of our nation’s birthday, come see the Marin County Fair fireworks from the top of the Nike Site at McInnis Park.
Join Larky in the Annual 4th of July Larkspur-Corte Madera Parade! Meet us at the start of the parade at Redwood High School at 9:45am on Thursday, July 4th.
Watch classic winter holiday cartoons, including Rudolph and Frosty. Free popcorn!
Celebrate summer at CuriOdyssey’s Summer Music Festival, the best monthly family night in the Bay Area!
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning vistas. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Parents, bring your 0-5 year olds to the Martin Griffin Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch to join ACR and Little Folkies Family Band for a day of Music and Nature Exploration!
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Go-go craft will take you step-by-step to make a light up LED robot plushie that you can take home.
Join us for 2019 KidChella! A Music in the Park concert series just for children and families! KidChella is free and was created to be more intimate and accessible to children 6 and under. Each concert will have an interactive children's performance, a bubble station and face-painting.
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held on our beautiful Civic Green, just outside our historic City Hall!
Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger.
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.
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Earn your Jr. Ranger badge as we discover the crabs, mollusks, and shorebirds that live on our rocky shore.
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Hear books about fish, sharks, and jellyfish, then make and decorate your own fabulous undersea creatures.
In this 4-week series, learn how to write, record, and edit a podcast. Spend time in the Library’s recording booth and end the series with an audio file of your own work!
Come eat popcorn and watch the best superhero movie of the year!
A Marin-based animal rescue organization. They'll bring three animals for us to learn about.
oin us on the Robin Sweeny Patio for magic, music, juggling, jokes, and more. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to enjoy the show. Perfect for ages 4+ but everyone is welcome.
Come in out of the heat and join us for this family-friendly film - popcorn and pizza included!
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
Jelly Jam Time Puppets presents a paper pop-up puppet show of Jacquelyn and the Beanstalk.
SF band The Vivants bring their banjo, accordion, and fiddle to this fun and interactive family music show.
All children and their caregivers are welcome.
This book club is for kids entering 5th - 8th grade, and we're reading three great graphic novels this summer!
Come have fun making crafts or playing games.
Save the Dates! Flower Piano is coming up July 11-22, 2019 and we're celebrating it's 5th Anniversary! Much more detail to come, but mark your calendars!
Join us for a hands-on learning experience into the world of reptiles, spiders and insects.
For kids 9-11 years old.
Meet three of Wildcare’s rescued, non-releasable wild animals at this unforgettable presentation.
The return of San Francisco’s celebrated community campfire – Presidio Twilight!
Led by New Orleans-native Michelle Jacques, a soul-steeped vocalist with a big, bold voice, Chelle! & Friends bring to the Gardens a family-friendly taste of the Crescent City, the cradle of so much essential American music.
Read a story to an attentive furry friend from the Marin Humane Society’s Share-a-Book Dogs program.
Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs.
Welcome! Join our ongoing beginning birding class with naturalist Jerry Coe. No birding experience needed!
The 27th Annual Kids Day Parade & Festival is Saturday, July 13th, 2019.
Imagine spending a beautiful day with family and friends at the Angel Island Immigration Station, learning about one man’s fascinating journey from China and the important impact the Immigration Station had on his and other immigrants’ experience into America.
What’s a conifer, and why is it here? Come hear our volunteer Nature Guides tell stories about trees, find out who lives in the trees, and then spread out your picnic blanket and have a picnic under the trees!
Join us for this special Saturday filled with songs and stories.
Taught by Redwood High School students.
Looking for a unique and all-included date night out or a great night out with friends? Come to the 26th annual Christmas in July fundraiser at the iconic History Park in San Jose!
The Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights outdoor concerts are a series of 4 consecutive Saturday nights of family-friendly multi-cultural music, food, cocktails & fun. Beginning July 13 and running through August 3, they are designed to celebrate diversity, build bridges and bring community together through the arts.
Welcome to the Mt. Tam Astronomy Program. This educational program is designed to give the public and students of all ages and backgrounds a better understanding of our universe by hearing about current theories and discoveries followed by an opportunity to observe through telescopes.
The San Francisco Giants are bringing the first ever non-game day public movie night to Oracle Park this summer! Please join us on Saturday, July 13th as we show Bohemian Rhapsody (Sing-Along) on Oracle Park's brand new, 4K scoreboard (the largest video board in California - 45% larger than San Francisco's biggest movie theater).
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!
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
In a neighborhood with a high concentration of children and families, Sunday Streets provides much-needed open space for kids to run, bike and play.
Please join us for as we take over Sherman Avenue in Downtown Novato to play! Sundays on Sherman is a chance for community members of all ages to come outside and participate in structured and unstructured play!
Hear the award-winning author’s new book, To Live on an Island, and learn what it’s like to grow up surrounded by water.
In this 4-week series, learn how to write, record, and edit a podcast. Spend time in the Library’s recording booth and end the series with an audio file of your own work!
Join Fairy June for an interactive story with puppets, songs, and a little fairy magic!
Come and jump in muddy puddles! With Peppa Pig stories and crafts, it’s guaranteed fun.
Magic & laughs. Sure to dazzle!
oin us on the Robin Sweeny Patio for magic, music, juggling, jokes, and more. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to enjoy the show. Perfect for ages 4+ but everyone is welcome.
Explore the outdoors in the Library’s backyard—learn more about nature and yourself.
Learn about this ancient art form and get a temporary tattoo.
Please bring warm clothing, appropriate hiking gear, water, and a flashlight. We will meet at 7:45pm sharp. We will reply to confirm your reservation and provide meeting location details.
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
All children and their caregivers are welcome.
Get your groove on with this fun-loving musical duo: Teacher Barb and Clef the Magical Chef!
Come have fun making crafts or playing games.
Don't miss the fun with a puppet show presented by Caterpillar Puppets!
Tween Science Lab: Popping Boba
The beloved Fratello Marionettes are back with their family-friendly Vaudeville Follies variety show.
For kids 9-11 years old.
It’s the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, so make a mini felt astronaut, retro rocket ship, planet, or alien.
Come meet three remarkable rescued wild animals, and learn the role that they play in our local environment! Best for families and children ages 4 and up.
The return of San Francisco’s celebrated community campfire – Presidio Twilight!
Unleash your creativity and make something beautiful at one or all of our fabulous art stations.
This inspirational evening of music and dance will be filled with Broadway, Disney and everything in between.
Join rangers to learn the secrets and tricks of the trade when fishing from a pier.
Join volunteer Nature Guide Marty on July 20th as we discover the faultline that has defined the San Francisco Bay Area, learn about its movements, the tectonic plates, and more… and have a look at the lagoon through scopes and binoculars, through which the San Andreas runs!
Witness the amazing hand-blown bubbles of artist Sterling Johnson - and maybe even get put inside a bubble yourself!
Open Cockpit weekends at the Pacific Coast Air Museum are your chance to get up close to selected aircraft and look inside. We raise the canopies and open the doors to give you an unobstructed view so you can see what a genuine fighter plane, attack plane, transport, helicopter, or other type is like from the inside!
Taught by Redwood High School students.
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Get your wigs and costume on, find your Senpai and notice your Kohai while exploring great shops and restaurants in East and West Japantown Malls. Not sure what to do? Stop by Senpai booth to get Cosplay 101 from local cosplayers.
Make the the Fairfax Makers Market part of your summer weekends.
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held on our beautiful Civic Green, just outside our historic City Hall!
Reserve your camping site on Friends Field and participate in fun activities, games, arts & crafts, campfire program, s'mores, educational activities, emergency preparedness, and more.
China Camp Village Museum, China Camp State Park Age: Best for ages 7 to 11, accompanied by an adult Admission: Free
The Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights outdoor concerts are a series of 4 consecutive Saturday nights of family-friendly multi-cultural music, food, cocktails & fun. Beginning July 13 and running through August 3, they are designed to celebrate diversity, build bridges and bring community together through the arts.
Join Ranger Krista Hanoff and her dog Rocco on this fun and informative walk in beautiful Loma Alta Preserve.
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning vistas. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance!
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Live music concerts on Sundays throughout the summer will be MCd by Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, bringing his high energy to Courthouse Square for the joy of kids and adults alike.
Meet a Mill Valley police officer! You’ll listen to stories, see their police gear, and hear what it’s like to have this job in our town.
Come share a book with a specially trained dog from the Marin Humane Society!
In this 4-week series, learn how to write, record, and edit a podcast. Spend time in the Library’s recording booth and end the series with an audio file of your own work!
We’ll start the day with a slow walk along the creek which creates a fresh-water marsh right at the edge of the beach; this is a great place to look for the different animals that take advantage of this habitat.
Listen to tales of flying and crawling insects, then make your own beautiful butterfly craft.
Learn the secret weapon to great cartooning—mindfulness!
Join us on the Robin Sweeny Patio for magic, music, juggling, jokes, and more. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to enjoy the show. Perfect for ages 4+ but everyone is welcome.
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
All children and their caregivers are welcome.
Learn about the fascinating life cycles of butterflies, and what to plant in your garden to attract them with expert Charlotte Torgovitsky! This is a hands-on activity for families and children ages 5 and up.
Enjoy "Bubbles Close-Up," with Sterling Johnson, bubble artist extraordinaire.
Ages 5 & up
For kids 9-11 years old.
Experiment with push and pull to cause and avoid collisions, create art, and explore force and friction.
The return of San Francisco’s celebrated community campfire – Presidio Twilight!
Down the rabbit hole we go with Amelia Van Brunt as the magician's rabbit...Join us for an original comic tale told from the rabbit's perspective as she explores the physics of magic and the magic of physics.
Over the past decade, the Alphabet Rockers have honed a supremely engaging hip-hop act designed for children and families.
Beep-boop! Make and decorate a cereal box robot out of recycled materials and your own imagination.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning new classic when the SF Symphony performs the music live to film on the big screen.
Learn about the abundant wildlife in the area. See stunning vistas. Get Outside and exercise by the glittering bay.
Stretch into the weekend at this fun and interactive storytime! For families and children up to age 6.
A monthly celebration of all things local & unique to the Bay Area.
Enjoy the late-season flowers, changing sounds and smells, and warmer days with guided hikes at 11am and 2pm offered by our volunteer Nature Guides, with summer celebration activities and crafts throughout the day.
Looking for the perfect way to escape the heat and cool off at the coast this Summer in Sonoma County?
Taught by Redwood High School students.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning new classic when the SF Symphony performs the music live to film on the big screen.
Down the rabbit hole we go with Amelia Van Brunt as the magician's rabbit...Join us for an original comic tale told from the rabbit's perspective as she explores the physics of magic and the magic of physics.
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held at our historic Hamilton Amphitheater!
Angel Island Conservancy in partnership with the Mill Valley Film Festival is proud to present Warner Brothers The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part.
A live concert, tribute/cover band, and community party.
The Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights outdoor concerts are a series of 4 consecutive Saturday nights of family-friendly multi-cultural music, food, cocktails & fun. Beginning July 13 and running through August 3, they are designed to celebrate diversity, build bridges and bring community together through the arts.
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
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!
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Down the rabbit hole we go with Amelia Van Brunt as the magician's rabbit...Join us for an original comic tale told from the rabbit's perspective as she explores the physics of magic and the magic of physics.
Listen to wondrous island tales, then make a hula skirt and more so you can celebrate at the luau.
In this 4-week series, learn how to write, record, and edit a podcast. Spend time in the Library’s recording booth and end the series with an audio file of your own work!
Sing along with Jaime Lee Hart as she rocks classic kid songs and funky originals on her ukulele.
Learn how to create a quiet space in a complicated world.
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
Ages 3 & up
Zeenon the Alien has traveled light years to meet interesting earthlings like Tommy, and you!
Learn the basics of the art of weaving, and make your own unique creation! Best for kids in the 3rd - 8th grade. Contact the library to sign up - call 415-927-5005 or email library@cityoflarkspur.org.
Come have fun making crafts or playing games.
Marvel at the magical skills of magician Timothy James.
Learn about the engineering design process and creatively solve problems using math and science. Experiment stations will be set up to take risks and try new ideas! For kids ages 5 and up.
Make your own beautiful hula hoop out of poly irrigation tubing and colorful tape.
The return of San Francisco’s celebrated community campfire – Presidio Twilight!
The founder and artistic director of Berkeley’s Māhea Uchiyama Center for International Dance, Māhealani Uchiyama is an award-winning dancer, musician, composer, choreographer, recording artist, and teacher.
Read a story to an attentive furry friend from the Marin Humane Society’s Share-a-Book Dogs program.
Celebrate summer at CuriOdyssey’s Summer Music Festival, the best monthly family night in the Bay Area!
Get ready to get messy at our Messy Art Fest on August 3-4! Kids of all ages will explore endless ways to have fun, be creative, and get messy.
Join us for this special Saturday filled with songs and stories.
Your sensei is waiting--come learn to be a ninja! Master the ancient secrets of stealth and surprise as you hone your reflexes through adapted martial arts techniques and games.
Gather your friends, family, lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner and join Novato Parks & Recreation for this FREE outdoor concert series held on our beautiful Civic Green, just outside our historic City Hall!
The Osher Marin JCC’s Summer Nights outdoor concerts are a series of 4 consecutive Saturday nights of family-friendly multi-cultural music, food, cocktails & fun. Beginning July 13 and running through August 3, they are designed to celebrate diversity, build bridges and bring community together through the arts.
Bring the whole family out for an evening under the stars on Mount Burdell.
Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger.
Get ready to get messy at our Messy Art Fest on August 3-4! Kids of all ages will explore endless ways to have fun, be creative, and get messy.
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.
Join us for another exciting summer of science at the Hall! From our special Sunday Funday events to our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs in Motion, there are so many ways to explore, discover, and invent at the Hall. Take a look and see what we have in store.
Multi-cultural community celebration unveils new mobile food creators and cultural dance groups at San Francisco’s Presidio National Park.
Meet local, award-winning author Amy Novesky, listen to her book Cloth Lullaby, and make your own fun spider art.
Come share a book with a specially trained dog from the Marin Humane Society!
Dive into a pool of shredded paper, dig through colorful rice, and have fun getting messy!
Come in out of the heat and join us for this family-friendly film - popcorn and pizza included!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 6th – it’s our annual National Night Out event! Join us at Pocket Park from 6PM to 8PM for some fun, food and activities! This event is free and and family friendly!
Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Weeks of Fun Films for Kids!
