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☀️ Hot Day · San Rafael

Things to do in San Rafael when it’s hot

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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 17 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in San Rafael. Top picks:

  1. Harp Songs From The Mystic Ocean — Sun, Oct 25, Sound Temple Healing Arts · San Rafael
👶 Kid-Friendly 1🍸 Adult Nightlife 4🆓 Free 3🌧️ Rainy Day 16💘 Date Night 14🎸 Live Music 2😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 2🎨 Art & Museums 3🍜 Food & Drink 2🛍️ Markets & Shopping 3🎉 Festivals & Fairs 5🌲 Outdoors & Nature 9🏟️ Sports & Games 1🧘 Fitness & Wellness 3📚 Talks & Classes 5🤝 Community & Causes 23🧸 Family & Kids 1
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.
Mon26Oct

BellyDancing with Carem

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Fri30Oct

Intermediate Salsa with Eric

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and World War II Nisei veterans on their 75th anniversary of the Military Intelligence Service at Crissy Field on the Presidio of San Francisco, California on November 12, 2016 - 2
Thu5Nov

Cuban Salsa Beginner - 4-Week Class

Thu, Nov 5 · All day 4140 Redwood Hwy #8, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94903 · San Rafael
☀️ Hot-day
Imah's first hour show to a full house last 27th Nov. 2020
Sat14Nov

2nd Sat Open Mic Night

Sat, Nov 14 · All day The Magic Flute · San Rafael
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Rafael this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Harp Songs From The Mystic Ocean (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Rafael?

Yes — 1 free events and activities are listed in San Rafael right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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