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October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026
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October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026
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San Rafael
Trick-Or-Treat on Fourth Street!
Enjoy treats from downtown San Rafael merchants + dog costume contest.
October 24, 2026
Novato
’90s & 2000s Alt Rock Night with Crystal Ballers + Lilith Affair
Turn it up for a night of 90s & 2000s alternative rock. Two bands, one big night of the alternative rock songs that defined a generation.
October 24, 2026
Mill Valley
Tam Tavern's 1st Anniversary Oktoberfest Bash
Celebrate Tam Tavern's birthday with live music, tasty beer & food, fun games, and great prizes!
October 24, 2026
Sausalito
Destination Istanbul Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Take a culinary trip to Turkey and learn to make meze, kebabs and baklava in this hands-on cooking class.
October 24, 2026
Nicasio
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood at Rancho Nicasio
Bay Area R&B royalty Lydia Pense and Cold Blood bring a Saturday night of horn-driven funk and blues to Rancho Nicasio.
October 24, 2026
Fairfax
Motorboat: Danceable Rock from the '70s, '80s & '90s at Mac's
Motorboat fills Mac's in Fairfax with danceable rock hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s for a Saturday night on the dance floor.
October 24, 2026
Mill Valley
2026 International Mahjong Festival
Tour the world one tile at a time with Mahjong demos, drop-in play, and international food carts.
October 24, 2026
Mill Valley
Bottomless Mimosa Brunch at Lighthouse Bar & Grill
Enjoy brunch favorites, waterfront views and $15 bottomless mimosas!
October 24, 2026
Every Saturday & Sunday
Mill Valley
Buckeye's Weekend Brunch
Enjoy decadent brunch and cocktail specials every Sunday from 11am - 2:30pm.
October 24, 2026
Every Saturday & Sunday
San Anselmo
Cucina SA's Happy Hour
Enjoy $6 beers, $9 wines; $10 cocktails & $10 bites every Tuesday thru Sunday (3pm - 5pm).
October 20, 2026
Tuesday - Sunday
Ross
Ross Valley Players Presents Death of a Salesman
Join the Ross Valley Players for a captivating performance of Arthur Miller's landmark play.
September 24, 2026
September 24 - October 25
Mill Valley
Piazza D'Angelo's Brunch al'Italiano
Start your weekend with Italian-inspired brunch specials and bottomless Bellinis.
October 24, 2026
Every Saturday & Sunday
San Rafael
Adrian West Band at Osher Marin JCC
The popular six-piece band is bringing its original acoustic rock and jazz to the Osher Marin JCC.
October 25, 2026
San Rafael
May the Force Be With You! Marin Symphony Goes to the Movies
An action-packed concert celebrating some of Hollywood’s most iconic movie music.
October 24, 2026
October 24-25
Sausalito
Brasserie des Paris Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Bring a little Paris to Sausalito and cook classic French brasserie fare in this hands-on cooking class.
October 25, 2026
Nicasio
The LoWatters at Rancho Nicasio
Wind down your weekend with a no-cover Sunday afternoon of twangy Americana and roots from the LoWatters at Rancho Nicasio.
October 25, 2026
Mill Valley
Marin Bluegrass Sessions: Free Sunday Bluegrass Jam at Sweetwater
Banjos, fiddles, and mandolins fill Sweetwater for a free monthly bluegrass jam with the California Bluegrass Association.
October 25, 2026
Mill Valley
Eamonn Flynn & Dublinesque Album Release Show with Suil na Seabhac at Sweetwater
Dublin-born pianist Eamonn Flynn celebrates his new album with Dublinesque, a quartet mixing soul, gospel, and Irish trad.
October 25, 2026
Novato
HopMonk Hosts Break the Noise Youth Showcase: Out Loud Edition
Cheer on the Bay Area's rising stars as young solo artists and bands take the stage for an afternoon of originals and covers.
October 25, 2026
Tiburon
Pumpkin Carving at Malibu Farm Tiburon
Join Malibu Farm Tiburon for an afternoon of Free pumpkin carving.
October 25, 2026
Novato
Brainstormer Trivia with Rick Tosh
So, Trivia-Mongers, you think you're smart? Here's your chance to prove it! Free to Play!
October 19, 2026
Every Monday
Sausalito
Cioppino + 1/2 Off Wine Mondays at Angelino Restaurant
Feast on a hearty seafood soup with garlic bread while enjoying 1/2 priced bottles of wine.
October 19, 2026
Every Monday
Mill Valley
Marin School of the Arts Student Rock Bands at Sweetwater
Six student rock bands from Marin School of the Arts take over the Sweetwater stage for a night of hits spanning the decades. Come cheer on the next generation of Marin rockers!
October 26, 2026
Tiburon
Tacos + Tequila Tuesdays at Tiburon Tavern
Enjoy $5 tacos and $9 tequila cocktails every Tuesday.
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday (3pm - 6pm)
San Rafael
Tacos and Tunes Tuesdays at Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie
Enjoy live music, delicious tacos, and drink specials every Tuesday from 6pm-8pm at the Embassy Suites.
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday
Mill Valley
Open Mic Night with Caroline DeLone at Sweetwater
Grab your guitar (or just grab a seat) for a free open mic night on one of Marin's most legendary stages. Two songs, ten minutes, all the applause.
October 27, 2026
Mill Valley
Zoe FitzGerald Carter Band’s “Chaos By Design” Album Release with Hannah Mayree at Sweetwater
Bay Area author-turned-songwriter Zoe FitzGerald Carter celebrates her new album “Chaos By Design” with her band, special guests and banjo trailblazer Hannah Mayree.
October 28, 2026
Mill Valley
Mill Valley Depot Café's Trivia Night
Join fellow mental gymnasts and test your knowledge in downtown Mill Valley.
October 22, 2026
Every Thursday
Mill Valley
Andrew Duhon: New Orleans Singer-Songwriter at Sweetwater
New Orleans songwriter Andrew Duhon brings his gritty, bluesy, folk-meets-country sound to Mill Valley.
October 29, 2026
Mill Valley
Scary at the Berry - A Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
Halloween trick-or-treat party at Strawberry Rec. Center.
October 30, 2026
Mill Valley
Halloween at the Center
Enjoy a fun evening of costumes, treats, and creepy-cool surprises.
October 30, 2026
Mill Valley
YellowWood Junction with Walking Mirrors: Indie Folk-Rock at Sweetwater
A night of haunting harmonies and lush, cinematic folk-rock.
October 30, 2026
Novato
Minneapolis Folk Night with The Last Revel + Nathaniel Riley at HopMonk
Four-part harmonies, fiddle, and banjo come to Novato as The Last Revel bring their stomping string-band sound to HopMonk.
October 30, 2026
Nicasio
Freestone Peaches Live at Rancho Nicasio
Freestone Peaches channel the Allman Brothers Band night of dueling guitars, twin drummers, and Southern rock jams.
October 30, 2026
Greenbrae
Bon Air's Halloween Bash
Trick-or-treat at Bon Air shops + restaurants and enjoy plenty of family and pet-friendly fun.
October 31, 2026
Mill Valley
Soul Ska's Halloween Costume Ball at Sweetwater
Soul Ska teams up with Fishbone frontman extraordinaire Angelo Moore for another Halloween Costume Ball.
October 31, 2026
Mill Valley
Ossobuco Saturdays at Piazza D'Angelo
Enjoy slow-braised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto for $36.
October 24, 2026
Every Saturday
Sausalito
Sausalito's Halloween Parade and Festival
Halloween parade; trick or treat lane; and dog costume contest!
October 31, 2026
Sausalito
Sushi Ran's Omakase Bar and Tasting Menu
$185 prix fixe menu featuring over 15 items, including sushi, appetizers, and hot dishes.
October 19, 2026
Daily Seatings: 5pm, 5:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm. 7:45pm, 8pm
Tiburon
Malibu Farm's Weekly Happy Hour
Grab a waterfront seat, sip something refreshing, and snack on $14 coastal-inspired bites.
October 19, 2026
Monday - Friday (11am-8pm); Weekends: 3pm-Close
Sausalito
Cultivar's Farmers Market Specials
Enjoy daily specials made with peak-season produce, local ingredients and garden flavors.
October 19, 2026
Available Daily
Mill Valley
$30 Pasta + Pinot Special at Piatti
Enjoy a bowl of seasonal pumpkin pasta + glass of pinot for $30 throughout October.
October 1, 2026
October 1-31
Fairfax
Jules Broussard New Orleans Jazz Festival
Let the good times roll! Bay Area sax legend Jules Broussard brings live New Orleans jazz to Mac's in Fairfax every Saturday afternoon in October.
October 17, 2026
Sausalito
Wagyu Steakhouse Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Level up your steakhouse game with a Wagyu upgrade in this hands-on cooking class.
October 31, 2026
Mill Valley
Halloween Marin 50+ Singles Party at Lighthouse Bar & Grill
Dress up in your Halloween best, and get ready for a spooktacular night of mixing & mingling!
October 31, 2026
Tiburon
Spirits & Boos at The Bungalow Kitchen: A Halloween Bash for a Great Cause!
A festive waterfront bash featuring DJs, dancing, and cocktails to benefit Adopt A Family of Marin.
October 30, 2026
October 30-31
San Rafael
Halloween Dance Party Featuring Pop Fiction at the Elks Lodge's Haunted Mansion
A fun night of killer costumes, live music, dancing, and spooky good times!
October 31, 2026
Novato
HopMonk's Halloween Dance Party Featuring Pride & Joy
A spooktacular costume dance party with great music and a full bar.
October 31, 2026
Mill Valley
Mill Valley Library’s Halloween Sing & Stomp with Emily Bonn at Sweetwater
A Halloween morning of bluegrass, dancing and costumed fun for the whole family.
October 31, 2026
Nicasio
Halloween Masquerade Ball with The Beautiful Hang Gang at Rancho Nicasio
Dust off your mask and costume: April & Monroe Grisman and The Beautiful Hang Gang host a Halloween night masquerade ball.
October 31, 2026
Sausalito
Autumn Romance Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (November)
Cozy up with a harvest-inspired fall menu in this hands-on cooking class.
November 1, 2026
Sausalito
Notte di Halloween: Dinner, Jazz & Dancing in Sausalito
A Halloween celebration with a little Italian flair, live music, and plenty of late-night fun!
October 31, 2026
October 31-November 1
Mill Valley
Etana: Grammy-Nominated Reggae Powerhouse with DJ Sep at Sweetwater
Two-time Grammy nominee Etana, “The Strong One,” brings her soul-drenched reggae to Mill Valley, with DJ Sep keeping the vibes flowing all night.
November 1, 2026
Nicasio
Back Porchestra at Rancho Nicasio
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon gumbo of roots rock, Western swing, Cajun, jug band, and New Orleans grooves.
November 1, 2026
San Rafael
The Amazing Bubble Man at Marin Center
A show that combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and plenty of cool bubble tricks.
November 7, 2026
Sausalito
Sicilian Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Travel to Sicily by way of the kitchen in this hands-on Italian cooking class.
November 7, 2026
San Rafael
Marin Arts & Crafts Show 2026
200+ artisan exhibits create a vibrant showcase of handcrafted wares, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, and more.
November 6, 2026
November 6 - 8
Sausalito
Spanish Table Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (November)
Learn to make a full spread of Spanish tapas in this hands-on cooking class.
November 8, 2026
Bolinas
Larry-oke at Smiley's Saloon
Enjoy karaoke + delicious drinks every the second Thursday of the month.
November 12, 2026
Second Thursday of the Month
Sausalito
Izakaya Favorites Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (November)
Learn to make Japanese pub favorites like yakitori and takoyaki in this hands-on cooking class.
November 14, 2026
Mill Valley
Marin Theatre Company Presents: Betrayal
Moving backwards and forwards, Harold Pinter's play illuminates a seven-year affair between Emma and Jerry, her husband Robert’s closest friend.
October 22, 2026
October 22 - November 15
Mill Valley
The Addams Family Musical at Throckmorton Theatre
Packed with wicked humor, heart, and catchy songs, this ghoulishly fun musical celebrates the joy of being different.
October 30, 2026
October 30 - November 15
Sausalito
Paris Brasserie Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Bring a little Paris to Sausalito and cook classic French brasserie fare in this hands-on cooking class.
November 15, 2026
San Rafael
Thursday Farmers Market at Marin Civic Center
Shop for local seasonal fruits & vegetables, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, artisan foods, & more.
October 22, 2026
Every Thursday
Sausalito
French Countryside Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Cook a rustic French country feast, cassoulet and all, in this hands-on cooking class.
November 21, 2026
Sausalito
Seoul Food Sunday Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Learn to make bulgogi, crispy chicken and a spread of banchan in this hands-on Korean cooking class.
November 22, 2026
Novato
$4 Pint Night at Finnegan's
It's Tuesday. That means $4 pints after 5pm (until close)!
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday
Mill Valley
Tuesday Comedy Night at Throckmorton Theatre
Catch the Bay Area's best stand-up comics every Tuesday in Mill Valley.
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday
Sausalito
Holiday Pies Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Master flaky crust and bake-ready holiday pies just in time for Thanksgiving in this hands-on class.
November 24, 2026
San Rafael
3-course Prime Rib Dinner at Cafe Villa
Enjoy a 3-course prime rib dinner + glass of wine for $39.
October 21, 2026
Every Wednesday
Novato
1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine at Perry's Novato
Enjoy 50% off bottles of wine when you dine in (all day long).
October 21, 2026
Every Wednesday
Mill Valley
Wednesday Wine Night at Piazza D'Angelo
Enjoy 40% off select bottles of wine with dinner.
October 21, 2026
Every Wednesday
Larkspur
Burger & Barolo Wednesdays at Picco
Enjoy a curated selection of Barolo alongside a decadent burger inspired by Piemonte.
October 21, 2026
Every Wednesday
San Rafael
Pizza + Beer Happy Hour at Red Rooster Brick Oven
Enjoy a pizza and a pint for just $20!
October 19, 2026
Daily: 4pm - 6pm
Sausalito
Sausalito Farmers' Market
Shop for fresh produce, artisanal products, and delicious treats in Dunphy Park.
October 25, 2026
Every Sunday (8am - 2pm)
Muir Beach
Sunday Carvery at The Pelican Inn
Sunday Carvery is back! Grab your family and friends and let us do the cooking while you enjoy a hearty British tradition.
October 25, 2026
Every Sunday (11am-3pm)
Tiburon
The Bungalow Kitchen's Coastal Club Brunch
A lavish brunch buffet with live DJ, specialty cocktails, and Bay views for $95 per
October 25, 2026
Every Sunday
Kentfield
Monday Primetime at Guesthouse
3-course Smoked Prime Rib dinner for $49.95 every Monday.
October 19, 2026
Every Monday
Novato
$2 Oyster Happy Hour at The Speakeasy
Enjoy $2 oysters on the 1/2 shell; 6 Oysters Rockefeller or Grilled Oysters for $24 OR 12 for $48.
October 19, 2026
Daily (3pm - 6:30pm)
Larkspur
Half-Price Wine Mondays at Picco
Enjoy 50% off bottles from Picco's wine list every Monday.
October 19, 2026
Every Monday
Sausalito
Autumn Romance Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (December)
Cozy up with a harvest-inspired fall menu in this hands-on cooking class.
December 5, 2026
Mill Valley
Mill Valley Holiday Craft Fair 2026
This festive, one-day shopping event brings together a wonderful mix of local artists and makers showcasing their handmade creations.
December 5, 2026
San Rafael
City of San Rafael’s Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
A free, family-friendly winter celebration in the heart of Downtown San Rafael — with train rides, live music, visits with Santa and more!
December 5, 2026
Sausalito
Spanish Table Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (December)
Learn to make a full spread of Spanish tapas in this hands-on cooking class.
December 6, 2026
Sausalito
Argentine Steak House Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (December)
Fire up the grill for rib eye, chimichurri and empanadas in this hands-on Argentine cooking class.
December 12, 2026
Sausalito
Julia's Classics Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (December)
Channel Julia Child and master French classics like coq au vin in this hands-on cooking class.
December 13, 2026
Sausalito
Holiday Classics Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Learn to cook a classic American holiday feast in this hands-on cooking class.
December 19, 2026
Daly City
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party
Celebrate the holidays in true Victorian style over five festive weekends.
November 21, 2026
November 21 - December 20
Sausalito
Wagyu Steakhouse Cooking Class at Cavallo Point (December)
Level up your steakhouse game with a Wagyu upgrade in this hands-on cooking class.
December 20, 2026
Sausalito
Cocktail Party Cooking Class at Cavallo Point
Get your New Year's Eve party ready with luxe, show-stopping appetizers in this hands-on cooking class.
December 30, 2026
Fairfax
Comedy Night: Mac's Speakeasy Comedy Nights
Get ready to laugh your socks every Tuesday with some of the funniest, nationally recognized comedians!
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday
Tiburon
$54.99 Steak Supper at The Caprice
Enjoy a prime ribeye steak with potatoes & zucchini mash for $54.99.
October 19, 2026
Available Daily
San Anselmo
Creekside Pizza & Taproom's Daily Happy Hour
Enjoy $4 craft beers on tap + wines by the glass, and $4 off all pizzas.
October 19, 2026
Available Daily (4pm - 5pm)
Sausalito
3-Course Prime Rib or Crab Supper at Salito's
Daily 3-course surf OR turf special for $59.99.
October 19, 2026
Available Daily
Larkspur
1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine at Perry's Larkspur
Enjoy 50% off bottles of wine when you dine in (all day long).
October 20, 2026
Every Tuesday
Novato
The Speakeasy's Daily Happy Hour
Enjoy craft cocktails, elevated comfort food, oysters, and fun late-afternoon vibes.
October 19, 2026
Daily (3pm-6:30pm)
Corte Madera
Fiesta Hour at Flores
Enjoy bold Mexican flavors, killer margaritas, ice-cold cervezas, and tasty botanas.
October 19, 2026
Monday & Tuesday: 3pm-6pm; Wednesday - Sunday (3pm-Close)
Larkspur
Silver Peso + Pizzeria Picco's Bar Promo
Scan a QR code at the bar and then pick up your food at Pizzeria Picco a block away.
July 27, 2026
Available Daily
Mill Valley
Lighthouse Bar & Grill's Happy Hour
Enjoy $6 wines by the glass and bargain bites Tuesday - Saturday (3pm - 6pm).
October 20, 2026
Tuesday - Saturday (3pm - 6pm)
5th Annual Kelly Brush Ride: Bay Area
Join us for a fun day cycling the picturesque Marin County on Saturday, October 24!
October 24, 2026
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