August Events and Activities for north bay families
Back to school is just around the corner! Looking for things to do with the kids before summer ends? Check out our August list, below!
North bay
Goodie's Kids' Fair: Enjoy a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and more at this Mill Valley event on August 4th.
Gravenstein Apple Fair: Enjoy this Sebastopol event on August 12-13
Sonoma County Fair: Kids 12 and under get in free on Thursday, August 8th at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa
Outdoor Movies: Enjoy free family movie nights at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur.
Concerts: Catch live music at Concerts on the Green in Novato.
Bay Area Discovery Museum: Explore this museum at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge with indoor and outdoor play areas.
Creekside Friday: Enjoy the last Creekside Friday event with Marble Party at the Tennessee Valley Cabin on August 9th.
Live on the Avenue: Enjoy live music in downtown San Anselmo on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Shakespeare in the Park: See a free production of Shakespeare in Old Mill Park in Mill Valley.
Circus Vargas: See the "Bonjour Paris!" show at the Village at Corte Madera from August 2-21.
San Anselmo Live on the Avenue: Enjoy live music at Creek Park Amphitheatre on Friday and Saturday evenings
SAN FRANCISCO
Nihonmachi Street Fair Get ready for a vibrant cultural explosion! The 51st Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair is coming to San Francisco's Japantown on August 2nd & 3rd, 2025! Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the rich traditions and dazzling diversity of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
MakeArt Family Day August 23, 2025 invites visitors of all ages to experience the magic of art-making as a means to explore MCD’s exhibitions and build intergenerational connections. From 12 – 4 PM, our galleries are filled with hands-on activities allowing visitors to learn and explore the techniques, materials, and themes of our current exhibitions Beau McCall: Buttons On! and A Roadmap to Stardust.
Cultura Fest Join us on August 23, 2025 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in downtown South San Francisco for Cultura Fest 2025!
Free to attend, Cultura Fest is a vibrant celebration of culture, identity, and creative expression. While many Salvadorans in the U.S. have blended into broader Latino communities, the need for a space that truly reflects their heritage still remains.