June 14th 2017

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families in and around Marin County this Father's Day weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar.

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Friday, June 16

Children's Garden Series: Red Panda Acrobats
Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
Friday, 11–11:30 am & 12:15–12:45 pm
Combining exceptional athletic skills, traditional Chinese music, dazzling costumes and a fast-paced show sure to amaze viewers of all ages, the Red Panda Acrobats bring the ancient art of Chinese acrobatics into the 21st century with jaw-dropping displays of strength, balance and dexterity. While founded in Shanghai in 1990, the company has long called San Francisco home. With a year-round international touring schedule, the Red Panda Acrobats relish the opportunity to impress hometown audiences. Free. For more info, visit their website.
Alameda County Fair
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Friday–Sunday, 11 am–11 pm
The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton offers an amazing lineup of concerts featuring headliners like Tower of Power, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Eric Burdon and the Animals, Great White, Smash Mouth, Leann Rimes, and more. There will also be a carnival midway with rides and games, a 4th-of-July Fireworks Spectacular, farm animals, a rodeo, monster trucks, motocross, a demolition derby, and countless entertainers. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton. For more Info, Visit their website.
Juan Sanchez Concert!
Fairfax Library
Friday, 12:15–12:45 pm
Come to Fairfax Library for a free concert by multilingual singer/songwriter and storyteller Juan Sanchez! Children of all ages will enjoy this special musical program. Location: 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. For more info, visit their website.
Circus of Smiles Workshop
Stinson Beach Library
Friday, 1–2 pm
Join the circus workshop with an experienced circus arts instructor from Circus of Smiles. You don't have to run away to join this circus! Come try your hand at juggling and tumbling and try out a comedy routine in a supportive and fun environment. Free. For more info, visit their website.
Family Fun Night
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Friday, 4–7 pm
Have a family date night and play late at the Children's Museum! Explore interactive exhibits after hours. Or just have fun playing as the sun sets. Bring your appetite to enjoy pizza slices from Mary's Pizza Shack for $2 slice. Museum admission applies. Location: 1835 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa. For more info, visit their website.
Friday Nights at the de Young
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Friday, 5–8:45 pm
Friday Nights at the de Young are after-hours art happenings that include a mix of live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, and exhibition tours. The café offers a delicious prix-fixe menu and specialty cocktails, and the Hamon Tower observation level is open until 8 pm. For more info, visit their website.
Broadway Under the Stars
Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen
Friday, 5 pm
Join Transcendence for this thrilling celebration of music and dance from Broadway and beyond. Opening the season with a splash, this concert pays tribute to some of the most powerful songs and shows ever written. Kick off your summer with an evening you and your friends will never forget! Preshow picknicking starts at 5 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets here. Location: 2400 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen. For more info, visit their website.
Friday Night Jazz Concerts
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Friday, 6:00–9:00 pm
Come on down to hear Robert Overbury at Friday Night Jazz. Free. For more info, visit their website.
Father-Son Super BBQ
Corte Madera Community Center
Friday, 6:30–9 pm
Have fun at the Father-Son Super BBQ at the Corte Madera Community Center. This event features games, activities, and a food. Location: 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
Jazz & Blues by the Bay
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
Friday, 6:30–8 pm
Jazz & Blues by the Bay at Gabrielson Park in Sausalito is a free event. Lawn seating available (first-come first-served). This Friday: The Daniel Castro Band. For more info, call (415) 289-4100 or visit their website.
Opening Night: Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays
Tennessee Valley Cabin, Mill Valley
Friday, 6:30–8 pm
Bring the family, pets, chairs, and blankets to the weekly free musical event. This Friday: Marble Party. Food available for purchase. For more info, call (415) 289-4152 or visit their website.

Saturday, June 17

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
Saturday, 9 am–2 pm
Enjoy the best local and organic produce, flowers, pastured meats, seafood, organic cheeses, yogurt and milk, breads, baked goods, pasta, confections, olive oil, and brunch and lunch offerings! Kids can take a pony ride and visit the petting zoo (10 am–2 pm), try out some arts and crafts (9 am–2 pm) and listen to family music (9:30–10:30 am). Special Father's Day LEGO event at Poppy from 10:30 am–2 pm. For more info, visit their website.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit Music Day
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Saturday, 9 am–4 pm
Bring the kiddos for a day of music. Music Day features: Opportunities to meet and take photos with Daniel Tiger (9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.), puppet show by Jelly Jam Time (10:30–11am, 11:30 am–12 pm), music performance by Juice and Jelly (1–1:45 am, 2–2:45 pm) and much more. Museum admission applies. Loction: 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito. For more info, visit their website.
Learn How to Pier Fish on Father’s Day Weekend
Paradise Beach Park, Tiburon
Saturday, 10 am–noon
Join rangers and a few experienced local anglers on Father's Day weekend to learn the secrets and tricks of the trade when fishing from a pier. 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. Don't forget to bring your dad and a fishing pole! For more info, visit their website.
Nature Connection: Pond Exploration Day
Martin Griffin Preserve, Stinson Beach
Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
Come explore the 1,000-acre Martin Griffin Preserve and discover the wonders of nature at three ponds using microscopes, nets, buckets, tubs, and field guides. ACR’s Nature Guide volunteers will be available to answer questions about the diverse aquatic life living in the ponds. Perfect for all ages. Free; suggested donation of $20. Location: 4900 Shoreline Highway 1, Stinson Beach. For more info, visit their website.
Northern California Pirate Festival
Vallejo Waterfront
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
Navigate your way to the waterfront town of Vallejo for the Northern California Pirate Festival. Enjoy piratical music, swordplay, pirate skills demonstrations, food, and booty! Admission is $12 for adults, free for kids 11 and under. For more info, visit their website.
Juan Sanchez Concert!
Novato Library
Saturday, 10:30–11 am
Join us for music, song and dance with Juan Sánchez! This outdoor bilingual concert (weather dependent) will take place in the meadow behind the Novato Library so please bring your sunscreen! For families of all ages and abilities.Location: 1720 Novato Blvd., Novato. For more info, visit their website.
The LEGO Experience
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Saturday, 10:30–2 pm
Join us outside Poppy and Toy Crazy for a hands-on Lego Experience with Dad! The perfect kickoff to your Father's Day weekend is hosted by PlayWell, and involves plenty of creative fun. Meet us at the Mart - and don't forget Dad! For more info, visit their website.
Tiburon Classic Car Show
Shoreline Park, Tiburon
Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
The Tiburon Classic Car Show is a wonderful community event, held annually in Tiburon near the ferry boat landing, against the beautiful backdrop of the Tiburon Waterfront Park. The show celebrates the beauty of classic automobiles (produced prior to 1971), and men, women and children alike, find great enjoyment in viewing the cars on display. Free. For more info visit their website.
Creative Family Fun: Terrific Tile Painting
Presidio Officer's Club, San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
Drop in for imaginative craft-making based on the Presidio’s natural and cultural heritage. Featuring different crafts every weekend!Come learn about the ceramics that the Spanish used in the Presidio long ago and paint your own majolica-style tile, a centuries-old tradition in Mexico. Registration not required, but preferred. For more info, visit their website.
San Mateo County Fair
San Mateo Event Center
Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–10 pm
San Mateo County's annual fair includes concerts by Night Ranger, Kansas, and Tower of Power, as well as free fair entertainment like STEM activities from the Super Science Company, Captain Jack Spareribs, Life Sized Mousetrap, the Great American Petting Zoo, Balloonacy, and more. Of course there will be carnival rides, farm animals, and exhibits of all types, too. Location:1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo 94403. For more info, visit their website.
Presidio Kite Festival
Presidio Main Parade Ground, San Francisco
Saturday, noon–5 pm
Let your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival featuring all things kite. The artistry, diversity, and fun of modern flying will take your breath away! The free, all-day event features a free “build you own kite” booth, hands on learning from kite experts, a kite art exhibition, giant kites, mega team flying, Taiko drummers, and food trucks. For more info, visit their website.