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

Friday, January 26

• Wee Yogis Music & Yoga Class
  Harmonia Wellness & Social Club, Sausalito
  Friday, 9:30–10:15 am
  This class is designed to teach babies and toddler the beautiful art of yoga through music and interactive play. Enhance your child's development, imagination, coordination, listening, and focus through song, movement, and intstruments. This playful class is a great chance for you and your little one to play, connect, and grow together. Cost: $20 drop-in. Location: 2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito. Event website
• Breakfast with Enzo
  Sports Basement, San Francisco Presidio
  Friday, 10 & 11 am
  Enzo Garcia plays guitar, banjo, accordion, musical saw, Jew's harp, enzotar, Appalachian dulcimer, slide flute, percussion and more. Recommended for children 7 and under. Drop in any time. Cost: $15 for one child, $10 per each additional child, siblings under 7 months free. For more info, call (415) 652-2474 or visit his website.
• Bay Area Children's Theatre: Old MacDonald Beyond the Farm
  BACT Center, Berkeley
  Friday, 10 am, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am & 11:15 am
  Old MacDonald lives happily on her farm with all her animals. But Duck is sad because his birthday is tomorrow and his pen-pals live far away. Then Old Macdonald has an idea to cheer up her web-footed friend. Join her as she journeys beyond the farm to meet Duck’s pen-pals in faraway places. We’ll visit breezy islands, bustling cities, and lush jungles to collect Duck’s birthday presents, then return to the farm and surprise Duck with a special birthday party. For 6 months to 3 years old. Tickets: $15. More information
• French Storytime
  San Anselmo Library
  Friday, 10:30–11 am
  Perfect for children of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music in French. No registration required. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. Free. Location: 110 Tunstead Avenue, Council Chambers, San Anselmo. Event details.
• Sausalito Storytime with Mari
  Book Passage, Sausalito
  Fridays, 11 am
  Bring the kiddos for their new weekly Book Passage storytime. Mari Allen will read new and classic picture books that are sure to engage and delight. Storytime is perfect for five-and-unders and their parents. Free! Location: 100 Bay St, Sausalito. Event details.
• Film: Peter Pan
  Walt Disney Museum, San Francisco
  Friday & Sunday, 1–2:30 pm & Saturday, 4 pm
  When a pampered pooch living in luxury with her human family crosses paths with a fun-loving stray from the wrong side of the tracks, she finds exciting new adventures and a little romance await her just outside of her comfort zone. Join us for this heart-warming classic just in time for the holidays. (Run time: 76 minutes). Cost: $5 members or with general admission, $10 adults, $8 student and youth. Purchase tickets here. Location:104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio, San Francisco. Event details.
• Free Chess Night
  Mathnasium of Mill Valley
  Friday, 6–7 pm
  Stop by Mathnasium on Friday night for an hour of free supervised play for K–8th graders. All skill levels are welcome. Free pizza! Free for current students and $5 for everyone else. Location: 247 Shoreline Highway, Suite A3. Event details.
• Bay Area Children's Theatre: Beautiful Oops!
  BACT Berkeley Center
  Friday, 6:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
  “A torn piece of paper is just the beginning” in Beautiful Oops!, Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s original, immersive musical theatre experience in which audience members are invited to help the actors turn accidents into creative successes. Inspired by Barney Saltzberg’s imaginative book. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets: $26 adults, $20 children 2–14, $24 seniors 65+. Location: 2055 Center Street, Berkeley. Event website
• Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.
  Showcase Theatre, San Rafael
  Friday, 7 pm & Saturday, 1 & 6 pm
  Come and join, Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s wickedly talented 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade actors, lead by veteran youth director, Gretchen Simon, take you on a journey through the rabbit hole and into an amazing musical with catchy new songs that will have you tapping your toes. Perfect entertainment for the whole family. Tickets: $25 Adult, $15 Student 12th Grade and Under. Purchase tickets here. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. Event details.

Saturday, January 27

• Waterbird Festival
  Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon
  Saturday, 8 am–4 pm
  Celebrate scaups, scoters, cormorants and more! Visit Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary for naturalist-led bird walks, exclusive field trips, and fun bird-themed activities. Bring a pair of binoculars or use our spotting scopes to see the waterbirds that call Richardson Bay home. Enjoy a food truck, beer garden, and bluegrass music, too. RSVP to help track attendance. Location: 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon. Event website.
• Alcatraz Historic Gardens Youth Program
  Alcatraz, San Francisco
  Saturday, 8–11 am
  This is for families with children 10 and up. Come help restore the historic gardens of Alcatraz! Through this program, volunteers will be introduced to the stories of the gardens and have the opportunity to visit some areas not accessible to the public. As an added bonus, garden volunteers arrive on Alcatraz before other visitors, so you can experience the island during the most tranquil time of day. This is not a drop-in, you need to register here to volunteer. Event details.
• Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show
  Cow Palace, Daly City
  Saturday & Sunday, 8 am–5 pm
  Dog lovers of all ages will not want to miss the upcoming annual Golden Gate Kennel Club (GGKC) dog show - the west’s premier “benched” show.Showcasing over 175 breeds, with 1500 entries a day, the GGKC event is an exciting and unique event for dog lovers who will have a rare opportunity at this “benched” show to learn about and get to know hundreds of breeds of dogs, all in one location over two days. Tickets: general admission $18, children (2–12 years) $15 , seniors $15, and family plan (2 adults, 2 children) $57. Purchase your tickets here. Location:  Event details.
• 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 music (9:30–10:30 am). Event details.
• Montessori in Motion Open House
  San Rafael
  Saturday, 10–11:30 am
  Bring the whole family to visit the classrooms, playground, meet the director and learn about their program at this winter open house. Location: 3 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael. RSVP: 415-472-5622. More information.
• Lumacon: 4th Annual Youth Comic Convention
  Lucchesi Center, Petaluma
  Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
  Meet well-known artists, illustrators, and writers of comic books and graphic novels, and gives local youth artists the chance to display and sell their artwork alongside the professionals. Children’s crafts, Live Action Role Play (LARP), a Magic the Gathering tournament, and a cosplay (costume) competition, and vendors will offer books, comics and food for sale. LumaCon! is brought to you by the Petaluma Regional Library, the Petaluma High School Library, and the Casa Grande High School Library. Location: 320 North McDowell Blvd, Petaluma. Event details.
• 8th Annual Whalefest Monterey
  Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey
  Saturday & Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  The event is a free fun family activity, celebrating the migration of the gray whales along the California coast. Whalefest also benefits local and national marine organizations that help bring awareness through their education outreach on the importance of protecting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Event details.
• Marin Waldorf School Open House
  San Rafael
  Saturday, 10 am–1 pm
  Did you know that Waldorf is the fastest growing educational model in the world? Come learn more at Marin Waldorf's Open House, where the FLUID format allows you to drop in anytime to tour the classrooms, meet the teachers and check out presentations on Waldorf education. Childcare is available for children 2 years 9 months and older. RSVP required. For more info, call (415) 479-8190 or visit their website.
• Marin Montessori Open House
  Corte Madera
  Saturday, 10 am–noon
  Get to know Marin Montessori at an admissions open house at their Corte Madera Campus, 5200 Paradise Drive. RSVP required; call (415) 924-5388 ext. 0. For more info, visit their website.
• Civil War Living History Day
  Fort Point, San Francisco
  Saturday, 10 am–5 pm
  Join reenactors from the American Civil War Association as they bring this 150-year-old fort to life with period uniforms, military music, talks, and demonstrations. We attended this event last year—read our article here. Free admission. For information, call (415) 556-1693 or visit their website.
• Family Art Making
  de Young Museum, San Francisco
  Saturday, 11 am & 4 pm
  The Family Art Making table offers a drop-in art project activity and gallery guide led by professional teaching artists and teen Museum Ambassadors. Artists of all ages are welcome to join. This Saturday, projects relate to the exhibition Teotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire. Location: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Event details.
• Creative Family Fun: Lunar Eclipse Experiments
  Presidio Officers' 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 join us for a special Creative Family Fun! We will be doing hands-on experiments to learn more about the moon in anticipation of the lunar eclipse on January 31, 2018. Drop-in anytime between 11 am–4 pm. Free. Location: 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco. Event details.
• SMMC Maker Faire
  Corte Madera Community Center
  Saturday, 1–4 pm
  Join us for our first-ever SMMC Maker Faire, where we’ll have awesome, hands-on activities for our kids to create and be inspired. Your child will have the opportunity to build a spinning, drawing robot, create digital art and animation, make slime, learn about coding, identify computer parts, sew, build a fidget spinner, play in their own Minecraft world with Microsoft, make glass art and more! This event is best suited for children ages 5+, please plan to keep a close eye on your little ones if you bring them along. Tickets: $5 advance for kids; free for adults. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $10. Event website
• Kids Lego Club
  Belvedere Tiburon Library
  Saturday, 1–2 pm
  Come and create something wonderful with Legos! We will supply Legos for you to make your own creations. Join the fun, no age limit.  Kids under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Location: 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon. Event details.
• Peking Acrobats
  Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley
  Saturday, 2 & 8 pm, Sunday, 3 pm
  Performances by the agile and exuberant Peking Acrobats combine the deep tradition and rigorous training of ancient folk arts with the sleek theatricality and technical savvy of the 21st century. Dressed in ornate costumes and accompanied by live music on Chinese instruments, the graceful acrobats dazzle with aerial routines, juggling, tumbling, somersaults, and gymnastics, plus daring stunts like trick cycling and the human pyramid. Tickets start at $30; ages 16 and under 50% off. Event website
• Oceans Aglow Family Night Hike and Campfire
  Naturebridge, Sausalito
  Saturday, 5:30–8 pm
  Join NatureBridge Golden Gate as we discover one of the most amazing natural phenomenon, bioluminescence. We will hike out to Rodeo Beach and explore the sands for twinkling plankton. Where did they come from? Why are they blinking? Are they here all the time? We will try and answer all these and other questions. After the hike we provide all the necessary supplies for some fun around the campfire including S'more roasting, campfire skits and fun sing alongs! $15 per person. Registration required. Event details and registration.
• Indoor Power Play
  Cal Star Gymnastics, Novato
  Saturday, 6–9 pm
  Drop the kiddos ( K-6 th grade) for some indoor fun. They can run, jump and play in an open gymnastics environment. Bring the kids in on a rainy day or any day to burn some energy. Cost: $30/ per child. Location: 70 Digital Drive, Suite #3 in Novato. Event details.
• Presidio Stargazing Party
  Marin Parade Ground, San Francisco Presidio
  Saturday, 7–10 pm
  The SF Amateur Astronomers bring their giant telescopes and help guests see the night sky’s most interesting astronomical beauties. Presidio Stargazing Parties are perfect for families and people of all ages interested in seeing the moon, planets, nebulae and galaxies up close. Co-sponsored by the Presidio Trust. Visit www.timeanddate.com/sun/usa/san-francisco to gauge the start time. Stargazing events are highly dependent on visibility; check www.sfaa-astronomy.org at 4 pm on the day of the event to confirm the event is occurring. Event details.
• WinterNights: Latin Dance Party
  Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Saturday, 8 pm
  The Kanbar Performing Arts Center brings the multicultural flavors, movement, live music and fun of Summer Nights indoors to the Hoytt Theater. Shake off your winter blues with the vivacious and infectious sounds of Los Pinguos! A pre-concert Latin dance lesson will help you make the most of the dance floor, and small plates of “South of the Border” flavors will be available for purchase. Fun for all ages. Admission: $25 public, $22 members; $30 day-of; $10 ages 17 and under. Event details.
• Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. (see Friday for details).

Sunday, January 28

• 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.
• Family Connections Celebrates Tu B'Shvat
  Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Sunday, 9:30–11:30 am
  Enjoy holiday art, music & healthy snacks! FREE for all families with children birth to 5 year old and siblings. Friends and extended family are welcome! For more information, please email Melody at [email protected]. Location: 200 North San Pedro Road in San Rafael. Event details.
• Osher Marin JCC Preschool Open House
  Tiburon
  Sunday, 9:30–11:30 am
  Come check out the Marin JCC Preschool at this weekend's open house at their Tiburon location at 215 Blackfield Drive. Families of all backgrounds are welcome. Event details.
• Marine Science Sundays: Animals of the Artic
  Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito
  Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  Marine mammals make the craziest sounds! Ranging from the loudest noises of any animals (blue whales) to the songs of humpback whales to elephant seals which sound kindof like evil chickens, each marine mammal has their own voice.  Come learn more at What Are Marine Mammals Saying  and test your knowledge with our newest game of Name that Tune. We recommend teaming our free classroom programs at 12 pm and 2 pm with a Docent-led tour at 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm for a truly immersive marine mammal experience. Free. Location: 2000 Bunker Road, Marin Headlands, Sausalito. Event details.
• Family ArtBash Sundays: Enchant
  The CJM, San Francisco
  Sunday, 10 am–3 pm
  Join us for a day-long celebration accessible for all families filled with art-making, music, live storytelling, and a family dance party. Presented in partnership with Support for Families with Children with Disabilities. Admission is free for two adults when accompanied by a visitor 18 and under, or a transition youth 18–22, on Family ArtBash Sundays. Event website
• Mill Valley LiVE: The Bubble Lady
  Mill Valley Community Center
  Sunday, 11 am–noon
  The Bubble Lady delights her audiences with bubble space ships, bubble trumpets,baby bubbles, bubbles inside of bubbles, volunteers inside of really BIG bubbles…you get the idea. It’s fun, amazing and captivating entertainment – and yes, the volunteer does get CLEAN at the same time! Tickets on sale now! $8 each, 3 years and under FREE. Event details and tickets
• St. Anselm School Open House
  San Anselmo
  Sunday, 11 am–1 pm
  Families will have the opportunity to visit each classroom, learn about our mission, curriculum, service programs and after-school activities. Teachers and Administration are available to visit with prospective families, and all questions are welcome! You may also view textbook materials, and samples of student work. Event details.