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Rainy day activities in the North Bay

Cozy, covered and dry: museums, theaters, cinemas, indoor play and classes for wet-weather days.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 119 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 9 events in the North Bay, plus 3 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Tour, Tea, and "Make Your Own Medicine" Experience: Student Special — Sun, Oct 25, Living Museum of Herbal Medicine · Sonoma
  2. NOCHES DE DESPECHADOS — Xitlalic Esparza Live — Sun, Oct 25, Barrel Proof Lounge · Santa Rosa
  3. Gather for Good: San Rafael | Dinner Benefit for Dream Catchers — Sun, Oct 25, Restaurant of the Week · San Rafael
  4. Sunday Musical Matinee: The Gorgeous Classical Guitar — Sun, Oct 25, 36 Tiburon Blvd · Mill Valley
  5. Sunday Sessions in The Lounge – DJs, Dancing & Requests — Sun, Oct 25, Barrel Proof Lounge · Santa Rosa
👶 Kid-Friendly 43🍸 Adult Nightlife 41🆓 Free 15☀️ Hot Day 89🌫️ 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 9 picks

⏩ 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

Mat Pilates with Bay Views

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa · Sausalito
☔ Rainy-day$30
Gabrielson Memorial Park, Sausalito, California
Sat24Oct

40th Anniversary

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Dan Foley Cultural Center · Vallejo
☔ Rainy-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Sat24Oct

707PUNK x CMC FEST

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Noble Cinema Studios · Vallejo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
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
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.
Wed28Oct

Dinner & Discussion

Wed, Oct 28 · All day 18980 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA · Sonoma
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
War Memorial Opera House at night, San Francisco, California
Wed28Oct

Homemade pasta pickup

Wed, Oct 28 · All day Sonoma Valley High School (Official) · Sonoma
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Thu29Oct

LanaaBadd’s Halloween Bash

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Noble Cinema Studios · Vallejo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$17.85–$23.18
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

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
Women's Building - Front
Sun8Nov

Art of embroidery workshop

Sun, Nov 8 · All day The Marin Merchant · Sausalito
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$90
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the North Bay

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Tour, Tea, and "Make Your Own Medicine" Experience: Student Special (Sun, Oct 25), NOCHES DE DESPECHADOS — Xitlalic Esparza Live (Sun, Oct 25), Gather for Good: San Rafael | Dinner Benefit for Dream Catchers (Sun, Oct 25), Sunday Musical Matinee: The Gorgeous Classical Guitar (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the North Bay?

Yes — 3 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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