Things to Do This Weekend in Marin County — Events & Activities — Marin Living
Things to Do This Weekend in Marin County — from Marin Living. Farmers markets: Marin City (Saturdays and Sundays 8am–1pm), San Rafael (Thursdays and Sundays), Fairfax (Wednesdays 4–8pm), Novato (Tuesdays). Weekend hikes: Mount Tamalpais East Peak Loop (2.8 miles, panoramic views), Tennessee Valley Trail (3.4 miles, flat coastal walk to Pacific cove, dog-friendly), Cataract Falls (5.5 miles, waterfall canyon in redwoods), Chimney Rock at Point Reyes (1.8 miles, whale watching, elephant seals). Recurring weekend events: farmers markets, Point Reyes oyster tastings, Stinson Beach (May–October), Mount Tam trail running, live music at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley and 19 Broadway in Fairfax, monthly art walks in San Rafael and Sausalito. Seasonal highlights: winter and spring — whale watching at Point Reyes, wildflower blooms on Ring Mountain, waterfall hikes, oyster season; summer and fall — Stinson Beach, Angel Island cycling, outdoor concerts, Point Reyes camping, Mill Valley Film Festival in October. Family weekend ideas: Muir Woods redwood walk, Angel Island by ferry, Bolinas Lagoon harbor seals, Sunday farmers market brunch. Subscribe to Marin Living for weekly local coverage of events, restaurants, trails, and community news — published Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.