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Things to do in the North Bay this weekend

Marin, Sonoma and Napa — coastal hikes, small-town festivals and wine country.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 285 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 28 events in the North Bay, plus 13 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Sunday Full Moon Sail on San Francisco Bay - October 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, Schooner Freda B · Sausalito
  2. Tour, Tea, and "Make Your Own Medicine" Experience: Student Special — Sun, Oct 25, Living Museum of Herbal Medicine · Sonoma
  3. Harp Songs From The Mystic Ocean — Sun, Oct 25, Sound Temple Healing Arts · San Rafael
  4. Blend Your Own Bottle of Wine — Sun, Oct 25, Meadowcroft Wines · Sonoma
  5. 2GO Advisory Group Annual Wine Event — Sun, Oct 25, 18000 Old Winery Rd · Sonoma
📍 Sausalito 23📍 Tiburon 1📍 Mill Valley 27📍 Larkspur 2📍 San Rafael 50📍 Stinson Beach 1📍 Point Reyes Station 1📍 Petaluma 38📍 Sonoma 36📍 Santa Rosa 44📍 Napa 4📍 Vallejo 58👶 Kid-Friendly 43🍸 Adult Nightlife 41🆓 Free 15☀️ Hot Day 89🌧️ Rainy Day 119🌫️ Fog Escape 63💘 Date Night 74🎸 Live Music 21😂 Comedy 5🎭 Theater & Dance 25🎨 Art & Museums 19🎬 Film 6🍜 Food & Drink 24🛍️ Markets & Shopping 13🎉 Festivals & Fairs 48🌲 Outdoors & Nature 36🏟️ Sports & Games 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 12📚 Talks & Classes 24🤝 Community & Causes 102🧸 Family & Kids 43
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 2 picks

Sunday, October 25 26 picks

Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Sun25Oct

Learn the Skills That Matter Most

Sun, Oct 25 · All day 1006 Marin Street, Suite 107, Vallejo, CA, United States, California 94590 · Vallejo
Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Sun25Oct

East Side Ride

Sun, Oct 25 · All day The Exchange Vallejo · Vallejo
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

Puppies & Pilates

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Stage Gulch Goldens · Petaluma
$49.87
Annual Cemetery Tour
Sat24Oct

Annual Cemetery Tour

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Cypress Hill Memorial Park and Cemetery · Petaluma
$23.18
Sunday morning at the Menlo Park farmers market.
Sat24Oct

Learn to Sew a Pillow!

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Vintage Ruse ~ The Mercery · Mill Valley
$65.87
Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Sat24Oct

Mat Pilates with Bay Views

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa · Sausalito
☔ Rainy-day$30
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
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
Depot Plaza in Mill Valley, California (as seen in March 2012).
Mon26Oct

Katie Pruitt

Mon, Oct 26 · All day Music Hall At Valley Bar · Mill Valley
☔ Rainy-day
Opera House Tricolour
Mon26Oct

Sonoma Men's Circle

Mon, Oct 26 · All day 20680 Broadway · Sonoma
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$25
Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Tue27Oct

Sound Healing + Gong Bath

Tue, Oct 27 · All day The Nook Sanctuary · San Rafael
$25.31–$48.80
Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Tue27Oct

Marintrepreneurs

Tue, Oct 27 · All day VenturePad · San Rafael
🔭 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
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Fri6Nov

Pop Off Queer Dance Party

Fri, Nov 6 · All day The California Theatre of Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$17.85
Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Fri6Nov

Marin Arts & Crafts Show

Fri, Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 Marin Center · San Rafael
☔ Rainy-day
Depot Plaza in Mill Valley, California (as seen in March 2012).
Fri6Nov

Southern Culture on the Skids

Fri, Nov 6 · All day 19 Corte Madera Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941-1800 · Mill Valley
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the North Bay

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California

Sausalito Waterfront

Daily Downtown Sausalito · Sausalito
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Bolinas Bay (left) and Stinson Beach (right) as seen from California State Route 1 looking northwest

Stinson Beach

Daily Stinson Beach
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Check site Bay Area Discovery Museum · Sausalito
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayPaid admission
Union City Farmers' Market in 2015. Originally posted to Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/ixfd64/20577173794

Marin Country Mart

Daily Marin Country Mart · Larkspur
Free👶 Kid-friendly
Cafe with books - San Francisco, California, USA.

Sonoma Plaza

Daily Sonoma Plaza · Sonoma
Free👶 Kid-friendly
Empress M pop-up at the Oxbow, Napa, California

Oxbow Public Market

Daily Oxbow Public Market · Napa
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day$$
Women's Building - Front

Charles M. Schulz Museum

Check site Charles M. Schulz Museum · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
People watching a show at Six Flags in Vallejo, California

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Seasonal; check calendar Six Flags Discovery Kingdom · Vallejo
👶 Kid-friendlyTicketed
Golden Gate Bridge seen from Crissy Field, San Francisco, California. People canoeing in the foreground.

Angel Island State Park

Daily ferries (seasonal schedule) Angel Island (Tiburon ferry) · Tiburon
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayFerry fare

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the North Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Sunday Full Moon Sail on San Francisco Bay - October 2026 (Sun, Oct 25), Tour, Tea, and "Make Your Own Medicine" Experience: Student Special (Sun, Oct 25), Harp Songs From The Mystic Ocean (Sun, Oct 25), Blend Your Own Bottle of Wine (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the North Bay?

Yes — 15 free events and activities are listed in the North Bay 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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