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Kid-friendly things to do in the North Bay

Family outings, storytimes, festivals and hands-on fun that work for little ones (and their grown-ups).

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 43 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in the North Bay, plus 11 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Mustache Harbor: Yacht Rock Forever — Sat, Oct 24, Flamingo Resort · Santa Rosa
  2. Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series 360 ALLSTARS — Sun, Oct 25, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts · Santa Rosa
  3. Cacao + Sonic Medicine Sound Healing Ceremony — Sun, Oct 25, Santa Rosa
🍸 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 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 2 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Halloween at Howarth
Sat24Oct

Halloween at Howarth

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Howarth Memorial Park · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Thu29Oct

HALLOWEIRD

Thu, Oct 29 · All day El Infierno Cantina · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendlyFrom $25
Boo Bash at The Village
Thu29Oct

Boo Bash at The Village

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Montgomery Village - Courtyard · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Thu29Oct

ACLS PALS CLASS

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library · Vallejo
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Sat31Oct

Filipino Bilingual Storytime

Sat, Oct 31 · All day John F. Kennedy Library · Vallejo
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Sun8Nov

MarinMOCA Free Family Day

Sun, Nov 8 · All day 1210 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA, United States, California 94901 · San Rafael
Free👶 Kid-friendly
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Sat14Nov

Garfield Bingo

Sat, Nov 14 · All day Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-friendly$33.02–$54.13
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Sun22Nov

An Evening of Alton Brown

Sun, Nov 22 · All day 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, California 95403 · Santa Rosa
👶 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
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 Mustache Harbor: Yacht Rock Forever (Sat, Oct 24), Clover Sonoma Family Fun Series 360 ALLSTARS (Sun, Oct 25), Cacao + Sonic Medicine Sound Healing Ceremony (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the North Bay?

Yes — 7 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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