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Free things to do in the North Bay

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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 15 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 2 events in the North Bay, plus 5 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Singles Mingle @ Pond Farm in San Rafael 21+ FREE ENTRY! — Sun, Oct 25, Pond Farm Brewing Co. · San Rafael (free)
  2. Dark Hearts One Year Anniversary: Armagidon, Hypatia, Coffin Lord — Sun, Oct 25, Dark Hearts · Santa Rosa (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 43🍸 Adult Nightlife 41☀️ 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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Sunday, October 25 2 picks

🗓️ Plan ahead

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🔭 Further out

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Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
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MarinMOCA Free Family Day

Sun, Nov 8 · All day 1210 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94901 · San Rafael
Free👶 Kid-friendly
⭐ 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
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

Frequently asked questions

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

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Singles Mingle @ Pond Farm in San Rafael 21+ FREE ENTRY! (Sun, Oct 25), Dark Hearts One Year Anniversary: Armagidon, Hypatia, Coffin Lord (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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