Saturday, May 3
52 Annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival (May 3-4)
PROMO CODE: FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets. Valid for presale online ticket purchase. Tickets also available at the gate for full price.
Since 1973 the Bodega Bay community has hosted our annual Fisherman’s Festival, a festival packed with events for people of all ages – craft ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Las Cafeteras (Afro-Mexican, Americana & Modern Folk) Sweetwater Music Hall
Saturday, May 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm |
Cost: $40 | Sweetwater Music Hall
Sweetwater Music Hall presents
Las Cafeteras
19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 | 415-388-3850 | Wheelchair Accessible | https://sweetwatermusichall.org/
All Ages – 8 pm – $39.66 Advance / $45.84 Day of Show (fees included)
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/78100157/las-cafeteras-mill-valley-sweetwater-music-hall
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from roots to ...
Sunday, May 4
Touch Trucks: Book Benefit for the Children’s Room at New Larkspur Library
Calling all truck lovers! Fun, family event to benefit the children’s room at the new Larkspur Library. Get up close and personal with trucks of all kinds. Celebrate “May the Fourth be With You” with storm troopers and the Lucas Valley Fire Department. More than ...
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Free Comic Book Day 2025 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Sunday, May 4 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Every year, on ...
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
Sunday, May 4 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:30 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 19 – May 28, 2025 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2025, there should be minimal interference from the moonlight.
Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their ...
Friday, May 9
2025 New Living Expo: A Celebration of Transformation and Connection (May 9-11)
Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during May 9 – 11! 22nd Annual New Living Expo – A Celebration of Transformation and Connection New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. Learn about ...
Saturday, May 10
2025 New Living Expo: A Celebration of Transformation and Connection (May 9-11)
Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during May 9 – 11! 22nd Annual New Living Expo – A Celebration of Transformation and Connection New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. Learn about ...
Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 35TH Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 10, 2025. Join hundreds of fans to check out 200+ incredible ...
Sunday, May 11
2025 New Living Expo: A Celebration of Transformation and Connection (May 9-11)
Come to Marin Center for New Living Expo during May 9 – 11! 22nd Annual New Living Expo – A Celebration of Transformation and Connection New Living Expo is a one-of-a-kind event for those who want to improve their health, wellness, and spirituality. Learn about ...
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic.
Rose Gardens of the Bay Area
Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area:
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...
Mother’s Day High Tea Garden Party at Marin’s Historic Falkirk Mansion
You’re Invited to a Mother’s Day High Tea Garden Party at Marin’s most elegant estate – the historic Falkirk Mansion!
Step into a fairytale this Mother’s Day as the gardens of the Falkirk Mansion transform into a magical, whimsical escape to celebrate Mom as she deserves to be ...
Tuesday, May 13
Wildfires, Insurance, and Property Hardening: Hope and Adaptation
Tuesday, May 13 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lotus Cuisine of India
Protect Your Home and Community!
Join us at Marin Green Drinks on May 13, 2025, and hear from wildfire preparedness expert Stuart Mitchell of Wildfire Mitigation Advisors. He’ll share easy-to-understand tips and tricks for strengthening your home against wildfires.
Learn practical strategies to protect your home, community, ...
Wednesday, May 14
Author Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk
Wednesday, May 14 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mill Valley Public Library
The Mill Valley Library is thrilled to present an evening with debut novelist Jon Hickey to talk about his new book, Big Chief, a gripping literary debut about power and corruption, family, and facing the ghosts of the past. In conversation with Sasha Vasilyuk, author of the ...
Sunday, May 18
“Call of the Wild” Day at Jack London State Historic Park (Glen Ellen)
Sunday, May 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jack London State Historic Park
Free admission to the park on Sunday, May 18, for a day filled with family-friendly events:
10 AM – 1 PM – Family & Friends Hike – The guided hike is free, but registration is required. Register at https://jacklondonpark.com/events/family-hike-2025/.
11 AM – 3 PM – Blacksmith Demonstration ...
Bloom Hip Hop Festival & Lowrider Car Show (Sebastopol)
Bloom 1st Annual Hip Hop Festival and car show is a dynamic celebration of hip hop culture, featuring an exciting mix of breakdance, popping and all youth dance battles, a Lowrider vs Hot Rod Car Show, live emcee cyphers, vibrant graffiti murals and more.This unique ...
Sunday, May 25
51st Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue
The Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to announce details for the 51st Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firefighters’ Barbecue on Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, in Santos Meadow near Muir Beach and Muir Woods. Featuring delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun ...
Wednesday, May 28
Author Talk: Alka Joshi
Wednesday, May 28 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mill Valley Public Library
In her first standalone novel since her breakout New York Times bestselling debut, The Henna Artist, Alka Joshi returns with Six Days in Bombay, a sweeping story of identity and self-discovery inspired by the iconic Indian painter, Amrita Sher-Gil, known as the “Frida Kahlo of India.” Join us for a ...
Saturday, June 7
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival (June 7-8)
Saturday, June 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Novato
For four decades, the Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival has been a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and good vibes! Mark your calendar for Saturday& Sunday, June 7-8, and join us for a weekend packed with live music, amazing local art, fantastic food, and ...
Sunday, June 8
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival (June 7-8)
Sunday, June 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown Novato
For four decades, the Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival has been a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and good vibes! Mark your calendar for Saturday& Sunday, June 7-8, and join us for a weekend packed with live music, amazing local art, fantastic food, and ...
Thursday, June 19
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...
Saturday, July 5
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly