Discovery Day, a free science festival for kids of all ages, takes place at AT&T Park this Saturday from 11 am–4 pm.

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, November 2

• Music Time with Megan
  Sports Basement, Novato
  Friday, 9:30–10 am
  Bring the little ones for live music, singing, dancing and playing instruments with popular children's musician Megan Schoenbohm. Cost is $10 per child, and siblings under 7 months are free. This is an ongoing weekly class, so drop in as often as you can! Event details.
• Curiodyssey's Illuminodyssey: A Winter Light Experience for Kids
  San Mateo
  Friday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
  Electrify your child’s imagination at CuriOdyssey’s spectacular light exhibition. Explore four floors of dazzling exhibits, play inside a village of laser luminescence and roam through a lustrous forest of touchable, radiant sculptures. Dance with circles of spinning light, design fluorescent art in a black light play area, create shadows on phosphorescent surfaces and dial a rainbow of pixelated color. Wander and use your senses to investigate and journey through a wondrous world of moving, radiant light. Museum admission applies. Location: 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. Event details.
• Family Garden Party
  Fairfax Library
  Friday, 2–4 pm
  Join us in celebrating autumn with crafts, snacks, and music! Make a seed bomb and check out one of our new garden kits. Music with Dani at 3:00 pm. All materials provided. All are welcome! Location: 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax. Event details.
• Makerspace: Youth Open Lab
  South Novato Library, Novato
  Friday, 3–6 pm
  On Fridays, the Makerspace is open for youth in grades 5-12 to work in projects of their own design. Adult mentors are available to help students - spark their interest & curiosity. This program is held at the Makerspace next door to the South Novato Library. Pre-register by emailing [email protected]. Location: 931 C Street, Hamilton, Novato. Event details.
• Parents Night Out
  Marinwood Community Center, San Rafael
  Friday, 5–10 pm
  Go out for a night on the town feeling confident that your child is safe and having a blast with their favorite camp counselors. This fun night features a variety of games like dodgeball, a toy room, arts and crafts, park time and a movie at the end of the night. Don't worry about dinner as that's take care of too! For ages 2–11. Cost: $25; $5 discount for 2 or more participants. Event details
• Movie Night in the Park: The Lorax
  Presidio Community YMCA , San Francisco
  Friday, 5:30–9 pm
  Bring a blanket or cushion and enjoy a free family movie night! Sponsored by Supervisor Catherine Stefani, in partnership with the Presidio Trust and the Presidio Y. Food tucks, bubbles, face painting 5:30 pm, cartoon shorts 6:30 pm and film starts at 7 pm. Free film, but please register. Location:  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 styled by Michel Michelins - Rue Manouche! Grab a drink, grab a snack, and settle in for a musical adventure. Grab a drink, grab a snack, and settle in for a musical adventure. Free. Location: Larkspur Landing. Event details.

Saturday, November 3

• Free Access to All Parks
  Marin County Parks
  Saturday, all day
  Marin County Parks is offering free access to all parks on the first Saturday of the month all year long! Includes Black Point Boat Launch, McInnis Park, McNears Beach Park, Miller Boat Launch, Paradise Beach Park, and Stafford Lake Park. Event details.
• Busy Bees—Indoor Play Days
  Hamilton Community Center, Novato
  Saturday, 9 am–noon
  Parents and little ones are invited to join Recreation Staff for a morning of safe and secure indoor fun! Enjoying learning and playing with your toddler/preschooler in this parent-participation class featuring age appropriate toys, tumbling mats, sensory bins, crafts and parachute play. No registration required. Drop-in fee is $5 per family at the door. Parents and/or caregivers are required to stay the duration of class and are responsible for their child(ren). Event details
• Free Saturday Morning Yoga
  Old Mill Park, Mill Valley
  Saturday, 9–10 am
  Enjoy a fun unique environment of mindfulness and acceptance while strengthening your core, balance and long muscles. For all levels. Bring a mat and water bottle. Location: Meet at Old Mill Park Amphitheater 10 minutes prior to start of class. Event details
• Free Junior Chef Class—Thanksgiving Helper: Pumpkin Pie
  Williams-Sonoma, Corte Madera
  Saturday, 10 am
  Dessert will be the hit of your family’s Thanksgiving feast when you’re the baker! Join us and learn how to make an awesome pumpkin pie that everyone will love. Cost: $30 per child includes Pie Crust Cutters! Suitable for ages 8-13. Call the store to reserve your spot (415) 924-6799. Location: The Village at Corte Madera. Event details
• San Domenico Kindergarten Open House
  San Domenico School, San Anselmo
  Saturday, 10 am–noon
  Our warm and nurturing Kindergarten program develops in our students foundational habits of mind, which will serve them throughout their academic lives. Come and see first-hand at this weekend's open house. Register online here. Location: 1500 Butterfield Road Library, San Anselmo. Event details
• WildCare at the Mart - Meet the Animals!
  Marin County Mart Farmers Market, Larkspur
  Saturday, 10am–noon
  Bring the family to the courtyard to meet the wild, rescued animals and their handlers from Wildcare! Keep an eye out for Sequoia, their pretty Northern Spotted Owl; Grace, their Red-Tailed Hawk; or the super cute Virginia Opossum named Mama. Learn, play, and give back to the animals that make our natural surroundings so beautiful here in Marin County! Event details.
• STEM Fest 2018
  Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley
  Saturday, 10 am–2 pm
  Explore the world of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – at Mount Tamalpais School's STEM Fest 2018. Children from preschool to 3rd grade are invited to participate in engaging activities in each STEM discipline. STEM Fest is a day full of hands-on/minds-on activities for the whole family. Location: 100 Harvard Avenue, Mill Valley. Event details.
• Bison Day
  Oakland Zoo
  Saturday, 10 am–3 pm
  Join us on November 3rd in celebrating this amazing national mammal! There will be exciting opportunities to learn more about this majestic species at interactive tables in flamingo plaza. Learn more about the relationship between bison and the land as you enjoy the views of the Bay Area from the top of our new bison exhibit. Show your support for bison at our Bison selfie station or through face painting. Learn about the significance of bison through storytelling and other active events. Free with paid Zoo admission, no registration required. Location: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. Event details.
• Manor Elementary School Winter Faire
  Fairfax
  Saturday, 10 am–4 pm
  Bring the family to the Manor Elementary School Winter Faire. Enjoy sledding, crafts, creative games, food trucks, live music, book sale, chili cookoff and more... Proceeds support Manor School PTA. Open to the public. Location: 150 Oak Manor, Fairfax. Event details
• Special Kids Event: Jessica Hische - Tomorrow I'll Be Brave
  
  Book Passage-By-the-Bay, Sausalito
  Saturday, 11 am–12:30 pm
  In Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, readers journey through beautifully hand-lettered messages by award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische. This uplifting and positive book encourages kids to promise that tomorrow, they will try new things, do their best, and be brave. Location: 100 Bay Street, Sausalito. Event details.
• Storytime with Clifford the Dog
  Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
  Saturday, 11 am–1 pm
  Meet us at the Mart on Saturday, November 3 from 11-1 for a very special storytime, hosted by everyone's favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford!! Location: Courtyard, Larkspur Landing. Event details.
• LEAP Sandcastle Classic
  Ocean Beach, San Francisco
  Saturday, 11 am–3:30 pm
  Northern California’s largest sandcastle building event, featuring this year’s theme “Building Bridges”, is a spirited competition between teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers and local elementary school students at Ocean Beach (just below the Cliff House). Free to watch or help build the community castle. Event details
• 38Makers Holiday Gift Fair
  Pinterest, San Francisco
  Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
  38Makers kicks off the season with an early gift fair specially curated by Pinterest for shoppers looking for artisan, locally-made gifts in a unique and festive setting. Cost: $5 suggested cash donation at the door goes to SFMade and our efforts to support local manufacturers. Location: 681 Brannan Street, San Francisco. Event details
• Discovery Day at AT&T Park
  San Francisco
  Saturday, 11 am–4 pm
  This free event is unlike any other – with dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games and astounding activities for all ages! This super-charged, super-fun celebration will include hundreds of hands-on activities, untold opportunities to meet local scientists and engineers, and even the chance to run around the bases! The entire ballpark is packed to the rafters with science content: on the field, at every entry/exit, and every level of the ballpark. All ages! FREE! No tickets needed! Event details
• Science Discovery Day at the Academy
  The Academy School, Berkeley
  Saturday, 1–4 pm
  This free, fun, interactive community event will feature games, exhibits, and learning activities with hands-on science projects for children aged 4-10. Featuring community booths from UC Berkeley’s Society of Women Engineers, Cal’s Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and more. RSVP required on Eventbrite here. All children required to attend with an adult. Location: 2722 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley. Event details
• Science Saturday
  Environmental Discovery Center, Santa Rosa
  Saturday, 1–4 pm
  Bring the family for fun, hands-on activities at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park. This month we will explore petrology, the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and structure of rocks. Activities start on the hour at 1, 2 or 3 pm. Science Saturdays feature tangible experiments and projects that let children explore the world around us. This is a free event. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. Event details
• Día de los Muertos Community Concert
  Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
  Saturday, 2 & 8 pm
  Join us as at Davies Symphony Hall for the 10th anniversary of our Day of the Dead celebration, featuring two vibrant, fun-filled events. Mexican cultural icon Eugenia León lends her exquisite vocals to the San Francisco Symphony for a family-friendly afternoon concert, conducted by Alondra de la Parra. At the evening performance, León performs an intimate set backed by her own band. Arrive early for refreshments, live music, dancing, colorful altars, and folk art! Half price for ages 17 and under. Recommended for ages 7 and older. Purchase tickets here. Location: 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco. Event details
• Day of the Dead
  Pickleweed Park, San Rafael
  Saturday, 3–9 pm
  San Rafael's 30th annual Day of the Dead Celebration features music, craft projects, face painting, authentic food for sale, altar viewing, a procession down Canal Street, and cultural performances. Free shuttle and free parking at Bahia Vista School and Health and Wellness Campus. Location: Pickleweed Park, 50 Canal Street, San Rafael. Event details
• Indoor Power Play
  Cal Star Gymnastics, Novato
  Saturday, 6–9 pm
  Drop the kiddos ( K–8th 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
• Marin Homeless Aid Concert
  Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael
  Saturday, 7 pm
  Marin Homeless Aid invites you to spend a fun-filled, nostalgic, musically packed evening with live performances from Fleetwood Mask and the Illeagles at our 2nd Annual Concert To Solve Homelessness in Marin County. These tribute bands will take you on a musical journey back in time playing the greatest hits from Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Tickets: $50, $40, $30 & $20 (Plus Fees). Purchase tickets here. Location: Event details.

Sunday, November 4

• 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 Farm Chores
  Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma
  Sunday, 8:30–10:30 am
  Do you have children who love animals? Need a goat fix? Always wanted your own a horse? Come help feed our goats, chickens, and resident superstar, Pete, the mini horse. Collect eggs, clean pens, and participate in the daily routine to care for our farm animals. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free. Parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, call (707) 789-9699. Location: 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma. Event details.
• Learn to Ride
  Stafford Lake Bike Park, Novato
  Sunday, 9–11 am
  Learn to ride pump tracks and rollers with a ranger. This event is ideal for ages 5 and up though riders of all ages are welcome. All skill levels–no experience necessary. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Don’t forget to bring your bike, helmet, and pads. No pets (except service animals) are allowed at this park. Park entrance is waived for participants. Event details
• Kindermusik in the Park
  Miwok Park, Novato
  Sunday, 10:30–11 am
  Songs & Movement for Babies, Kids & Families! I will be strumming and drumming (and singing!) under the redwoods at Miwok Park for a "family musical meetup". Come a few minutes early to make an egg shaker that you can take home! Location: Miwok Park  2200 Novato Boulevard, Novato. Small donation requested (to replace craft supplies.) Event details
• Milo Foundation Pet Adoption
  Town Center Corte Madera
  Sunday, 11 am–2 pm
  Looking for a family pet? Come and find one at this weekend's Milo Foundation pet adoption events. Event details
• Presidio Picnic
  Presidio, Main Parade Ground in San Francisco
  Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
  Presidio Picnic is free and open to the public, and takes place rain or shine on the Presidio’s beautiful Main Parade Ground, an expansive seven-acre lawn with amazing views of the park, the city and San Francisco Bay. In addition to the new monthly cultural dance performances, Presidio Picnic will feature more than 25 international mobile food creators, music, lawn games, yoga, bike safety classes, and nature-based crafts for kids. Event details
• Children's Program at Green Gulch
  Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, Muir Beach
  Sunday, 9:45–11:45 am
  On the first Sunday of each month, the beginning of the lecture is especially for children. After a short talk, the children leave the zendo to participate in their own special programs. Activities include crafts, seasonal projects on the farm and garden, yoga, and ritual. Please check in before the program at the table near the southwest side entrance of the zendo. Suggested donation: $20 per family. Location: 1601 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach. Event details
• Target First Free Sunday
  Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
  Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
  Target First Free Sundays offer free general admission and family programs on the first Sunday of every month. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to capacity restrictions, admission is not guaranteed. This Sunday features art making activities, exhibition tours, and more. Location: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco. Event details
• Cheer on the Rombeiro Christmas House on TV
  Devonshire, Novato
  Sunday, 5 pm (judges arrive at 6 pm)
  Novato's famous Rombeiro Christmas House, the over-the-top decorated holiday house beloved by countless locals and visitors, was selected as a finalist on a national holiday lights TV show! On Sunday, November 4, the show's judge will be seeing the house for the first time, and they want to make sure there's a fantastic crowd on hand to cheer them on. If you'd like to participate, please arrive at the Rombeiro House on Devonshire Drive in Novato around 5 pm. The judge arrives and the excitement begins at 6 pm! Location: 34 Devonshire Drive, off of Center Road, in Novato.