The 110th Mountain Play, Into the Woods, opens at Cushing Memorial Amphitheater on Mt. Tam this Sunday, 2 pm.

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.

All Weekend

• It's cherry season! Head to the East Bay town of Brentwood to pick your own certified organic cherries at Dwelley Family Farms, 8:30 am–4 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
• Experience Jack London State Historic Park at the free Call of the Wild Weekend! Enjoy a plowing demonstration, family fun day, picnics, and more. Saturday, 10 am–1 pm and Sunday, 9 am–4 pm.
• Katia & Co. presents Aladdin, with a cast of talented young actors, at Marin Center's Showcase Theater in San Rafael, Saturday & Sunday, various times.

Saturday, May 20

• Practice your bird watching skills on a spring birding hike at China Camp State Park, Saturday, 8–10 am.
• St. Anselm School's annual Festival of Fun has carnival rides, games, cake walk, jumpy houses, music, and more, Saturday, 11 am–7 pm.
• Check out the classic cars cruisin' the Boulevard at Downtown Petaluma's salute to American Graffiti, Saturday, 10 am–8 pm.
• Celebrate the creative, curious, and inventive spirit in all of us at the 5th annual Tinkerfest at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Saturday, 10 am–4 pm.
• Learn about wildfire prevention and enjoy music, entertainment, and activities at Ember Stomp 2023 at Marin Center, Saturday, 11 am–5 pm.
• Support Lagunitas Schools with an amazing afternoon of music, food, games, activities, and more at Valleyfest in San Geronimo, Saturday, 3–7 pm.
• Join Ritter Center's pre-sleepout BBQ celebration, San Rafael Elks Club Lodge, Saturday, 5–7:30 pm.
• Gather the family and your sleeping bags and have a campout in your backyard for Ritter Center's Under the Stars, a Sleepout to End Homelessness in Marin, 6 pm.

Sunday, May 21

• Shop for fresh produce and handcrafted local foods at the Marin Civic Center Farmers Market, Sunday, 8 am–1 pm.
• Take a wildflower hike at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, Sunday, 10 am–noon.
• The 110th Mountain Play, Into the Woods, opens at Cushing Memorial Amphitheater on Mt. Tam; youth ages 4–25 are admitted free! Sunday, 2 pm.
• Learn how to make delicious campfire cobbler in a Dutch oven at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, Sunday, 1–3 pm.