Celebrate dad this weekend! Check out our Father's Day Guide for family-fun for this special weekend!

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.

Friday, June 14

• Kids' Show: Pi Clowns
  Children's Garden at Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
  Friday, 11–11:30 am & 12:15–12:45 pm
  Silliness is very serious business for the Pi Clowns. Blending mime, theater, acrobatics, juggling and improvisation, the Pi Clowns deliver delightful and original clown vignettes. Pi members have worked as performers, teachers and technicians for world-class institutions from Cirque Du Soleil and The New Pickle Circus to the San Francisco Circus Center and Teatro ZinZanni. Free. Location: 799 Howard Street, San Francisco. Event details.
• 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 Loverboy, Sheila E., Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, Aaron Tippin, and more. There will also be a carnival midway with rides and games, a 4th-of-July Fireworks Spectacular, kids' STEAM Weekends, farm animals, a rodeo, monster trucks, motocross, a demolition derby, and countless entertainers. Event details.
• San Mateo County Fair
  San Mateo Event Center,San Mateo
  Friday, noon–10 pm & Sunday & Sunday, 11 am–10 pm
  San Mateo County's annual fair includes concerts by Air Supply, Queen Nation, and Sir Mix-A-lLot, as well as free fair entertainment. Of course there will be carnival rides, farm animals, and exhibits of all types, too. Location: San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo. Event details
• Broadway Under the Stars: A Chorus Line
  Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen
  Friday, 5–9 pm
  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. Preshow picknicking starts at 5 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Location: 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen. Event details
• Friday Night Jazz Concerts
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
  Friday, 5:30–8:30 pm
  Meet us at the Mart this Friday night to enjoy some jazzy tunes! Grab a drink, grab a snack, and settle in for a musical adventure with Michael La Macchia! Free. Location: Larkspur Landing. Event details
• Opening Night: Tam Valley's Creekside Fridays
  Tennessee Valley Cabin, Mill Valley
  Friday, 6–8 pm
  Bring the family, pets, chairs, and blankets to the weekly free musical event. This Friday: Ciara Rooke Band. Food available for purchase.Location: 203 Marin Avenue, Mill Valley.  Event details.
• 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: Ralph Woodson Blues Band (blues). Event details
• Kentfield Family Evening Hike
  Baltimore Canyon Preserve
  Friday, 7:30–9 pm
  Join Ranger Mike Warner for a relaxing evening hike in Kentfield to a view point on Blithedale Ridge. The hike is approximately 3.5 miles round-trip with an elevation gain of 521 feet. This event is ideal for ages 5 and up. Degree of difficulty: Moderate to strenuous. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Friendly dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Location: Meet at the gate at the end of Crown Rd in Kent Woodlands. Event details

Saturday, June 15

• Marin Country Mart Farmers Market
  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! Kinds can enjoy face painting, crafts, storytelling, pony rides and a petting zoo, and live music. Event details.
• Free Saturday Morning Zumba
  Mill Valley Community Center
  Saturday, 9–10 am
  We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party on the lawn. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Check in at the Aquatics & Fitness Center front desk when coming for class. Location: Community Center on the lawn triangle behind the Center at 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. Event details.
• Father's Day Fishing Tournament & BBQ
  Tara Firma Farms, Petaluma
  Saturday,10 am–2 pm
  Come celebrate Dad with a catch-and-release fishing tournament and BBQ! Win a USDA Prime, grass-fed Tara Firma Farms rib-eye steak. $20 entry includes a BBQ lunch. Event details and registration
• World Giraffe Day
  Oakland Zoo
  Saturday, 10 am–12:30 pm
  Come and join us for the 6th Annual Giraff Day. Learn about giraffs and feed them. Giraffe feedings are $15 per person in addition to Zoo admission. Location: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. Event details.
• 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 12 and under with paid adult admission. Event details
• Open for Exploration
  Martin Griffin Preserve, Stinson Beach
  Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
  Bring your family and friends! The Martin Griffin Preserve is open to the public. Learn about the wonders of nature and hike through redwoods, mixed evergreen forests, coastal scrub, and enjoy sweeping vistas of the Bolinas Lagoon and Pacific Coast. Hike 8+ miles of trails, learn from nature guides, view abundant plants and wildlife, visit newt ponds, discover natural wonders in the Curiosity Room, and more. Admission: Suggested donation of $20 per person. Event details
• Free Car Seat Inspections
  Habitot, Berkeley
  Saturday, 10 am–noon
  Did you know that 90% are installed incorrectly and children are at risk? Trained technicians will install and/or inspect your car seat. Offered with support from retired police officer, Bob Rollins, and the City of Alameda Police Department. Participants will receive a guest pass for Habitot admission. Last car in at 11:45 am. Event details
• LEGO Experience
  Poppy Store, Larkspur
  Saturday, 10:30 am–2 pm
  Meet us at the Mart on June 15 for a very special Lego Experience with Dad, hosted by Play-Well! Build something great together. Location: At Poppy Store, Larkspur Landing. Event details.
• Free Guided Farm Tours
  Tara Firma Farm, Petaluma
  Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–noon
  You will learn about our farm and CSA, learn what pasture raised means and how farms like Tara Firma Farms are on the front lines to fight climate change, reduce water usage, and build better soil through the latest methods in Carbon Farming!  Perfect for families, kids and school groups! *No RSVP required. Show up 15 minutes before! If no guests arrive before tour time, we do not hold the tour.* Location: 3796 I Street Ext., Petaluma. For more info, call (707) 765–1202 or visit their website.
• Tiburon Classic Car Show
  Shoreline Park, Tiburon
  Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
  Take Dad to the Tiburon Classic Car Show at Shoreline Park on Saturday. It's free, and you can pack a picnic or grab lunch at one of downtown Tiburon's restaurants. This year's featured marque: Bentley. Event details.
• Fairfax Craft Market
  The Indie Alley, Fairfax
  Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
  Join us for a special summer indie craft market co-curated with Amy Mautz of Conifer. Featuring some of the best women makers across the bay area, you’ll find thoughtfully designed clothes, jewelry, home objects, art, ceramics and food. Location: 69 Bolinas Road, Fairfax. Event details.
• Family Art Making
  de Young Museum, San Francisco
  Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
  Family Art Making offers a free, drop-in art project led by professional teaching artists. Projects change every 3-4 weeks and connect to our permanent collections or highlight our special exhibiton. Make sure to pick up a Discovery Guide to explore the galleries. Artists of all ages are welcome to join. Free and open to the public. Museum admission required for gallery activities found in the Discovery Guide. Location: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Event details.
• Cotati Music Festival
  Downtown Cotati
  Saturday, noon–6 pm
  Share an afternoon music, food and fun with family and friends! Bring a blanket or low chairs to enjoy the music beer and wine, delicious food and artisan crafts! Something for everyone. And the park has a kids area to keep the young ones busy when they need a break from the music. Free admission. Location: La Plaza Park and downtown Cotati. Event details
• The Mountain Play: Grease
  Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mt. Tamalpais
  Saturday & Sunday, 2–4:30 pm
  Experience one of Marin County's most beloved and unique events—the Mountain Play. This year's 106th Mountain Play production is the '50s-infused, smash Broadway musical Grease. All shows begin at 2 pm. Please arrive at least one hour prior to the show. General seating ticket prices range from $20–$45, and children 3 and under are free. Reserved seating packages start at $60. Event details
• Father Son BBQ
  Corte Madera Community Center
  Saturday, 2–4 pm
  Come play at Corte Madera's season-opener Father Son BBQ. $25 per person. Event details
• Concerts on the Green: ROEM
  City Green, Downtown Novato
  Saturday, 5–7 pm
  Bring your family and a picnic and enjoy live music on the City Green in Downtown Novato. Free outdoor summer concert for all ages! Location: 901 Sherman Avenue, Novato. Event details
• Campfire Program
  Sonoma State Historic Park
  Saturday, 7–8 pm
  Gather ‘round the campfire in the historic Sonoma Barracks courtyard. Join in the fun with a short talk, songs and, of course, a marshmallow roast! All ages, free of charge. Location: Barracks Courtyard, Sonoma State Historic Park. Event details
• Movies in Creek Park: 50 First Dates
  San Anselmo
  Saturday, Starts at Sunset
  Bring the family to Movies in Creek Park this Saturday at sunset. There will be pre-movie trivia, prizes, concessions and popcorn. Movie starts at sunset. Free. Location: 249 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo. Event details

Sunday, June 16: Father's Day

• Civic Center Farmers' Market
  Marin Civic Center, San Rafael
  Sunday, 8 am–1 pm
  There's lots of organically grown produce, breads, eggs, and fresh cut flowers, as well as live music, bounce houses, and more. This farmers' market is a great one to take the kids to. It’s located in the main Civic Center parking lot. Event details
• Father's Day Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn
  Mt. Tamalpais
  Sunday, 9 am–1 pm
  Take dad for a hike up to Mount Tam's West Point Inn for their Sunday pancake breakfast. It's $10 for adults and $5 for children, and includes pancakes, sausages, and coffee. Canteloupe and orange juice are available for $1 extra. Event details
• Father's Day Sail
  Call of the Sea, Sausalito
  Sunday, 10 am–12:30 pm
  Call of the Sea offers a Family Adventure Sail on the schooner Seaward from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Take in famous San Francisco sights from the water. Sit back and enjoy the trip or pitch in and help sail the schooner. Complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks will be served. Optional learning stations in San Francisco Bay ecology and seamanship will also be available. Tickets: $60 adults, $30 youth 6–12, free for children under 6. Event details
• Father's Day at the Schulz Museum
  Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
  Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  Take Dad on an outing to the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa and learn all about the creator of Peanuts. All fathers receive free admission to the Schulz Museum on Father's Day! Event details
• Presidio Picnic
  San Francisco Presidio
  Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
  Presidio Picnic is a great family event that takes place Sundays on the Presidio’s beautiful Main Parade Ground, a seven-acre lawn with views of the park, the city, and the San Francisco Bay. Presidio Picnic features a rotating lineup of 30+ international mobile food creators, ​free yoga class, free Presidio Y Bike learn to ride lessons for kids on the first Sunday of the month, a cultural dance program every 4th Sunday, and more. Event details.
• Hats Off to Dad
  Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz Mountains
  Sunday, 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm
  Venture down to the Santa Cruz Mountains and Roaring Camp Railroads to spend Father's Day riding the rails through the redwoods. Their Hats Off to Dad event features steam train rides and a chuck wagon BBQ. Each dad receives a free engineer's cap with purchase of a train ticket and a BBQ platter. In addition, Santa Cruz’s Humble Sea Brewing Company, Shanty Shack Brewing and Santa Cruz Scrumpy Cider will be pouring the best local brew at Roaring Camp. One dad will be selected to ride up front with the engineer! Event details
• The Music of Grateful Dead for Kids – Father’s Day Celebration
  UC Theater, Berkeley
  Sunday, 11 am
  The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Using the songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, the Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of babies and kids games, movement, and stories and an opportunity to rock out. $17.50 general admission. Event details.
• Summer Music Series
  Town Center Corte Madera
  Sunday, noon–2 pm
  Corte Madera Town Center offers free outdoor music all summer long. For more info, visit their website.
• Happy Father's Day BBQ at the Mart
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing
  Sunday, 12:30–5:30 pm
  Meet us at the Mart for a rockin' Father's Day BBQ!! There will be barbecued meats and burgers from Belcampo and Shake Shack, beers, and live music from Suzy Thompson & the Freaky Squeaky String Band and Ain't Misbehavin'. Event details.
• BBQ on the Lawn at Rancho Nicasio
  Nicasio
  Sunday, 4 pm
  Enjoy a Father's Day BBQ on the Lawn at Rancho Nicasio. Sunday's concert features Tommy Castro and Lipbone Redding. For all ages. Gates open at 3 pm; music starts at 4 pm. Admission $25; food and drink extra. Children under 3 free. Event details
• Belvedere's Concerts in the Park
  Belvedere
  Sunday, 4 pm
  Belvedere's Concerts in the Park presents a free Father's Day concert with Super Diamond. Event details
• Presidio Picnic
  San Francisco Presidio
  Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
  Presidio Picnic is a great family event that takes place Sundays on the Presidio’s beautiful Main Parade Ground, a seven-acre lawn with views of the park, the city, and the San Francisco Bay. Presidio Picnic features a rotating lineup of 30+ international mobile food creators, ​free yoga class, free Presidio Y Bike learn to ride lessons for kids on the first Sunday of the month, a cultural dance program every 4th Sunday, and more. Event details.
• Summer Music Series
  Corte Madera Town Center
  Sundays, 12–2 pm
  Bring the family to the free outdoor summer concerts at the Corte Madera Town Center. Event details.
• The Mountain Play: Grease
  Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mt. Tamalpais
  Sunday, 2–4:30 pm
  Experience one of Marin County's most beloved and unique events—the Mountain Play. This year's 106th Mountain Play production is the '50s-infused, smash Broadway musical Grease. Saturday's performance is a sing-along! All shows begin at 2 pm. Please arrive at least one hour prior to the show. General seating ticket prices range from $20–$45, and children 3 and under are free. Reserved seating packages start at $60. Event details
• Summer Sunday Concerts at Piccolo Pavilion
  Old Corte Madera Square
  Sundays, 5–6 pm
  Bring the family to the free outdoor summer concerts at the Old Corte Madera Square. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the amazing line-up of fine local bands. This Sunday: S.E. Willis and the Willing (featuring Nancy Wright). Event details