Past Events
Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the Halloween spirit with our Rangers! Join us for a fun-filled family pumpkin carving session where you can craft your very own spooky Jack-O-Lantern. Appropriate for all ages. We will provide all carving materials and one pumpkin per family (you are welcome to bring your own). No pets, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Check the calendar or text/call (415) 302-1034 two hours before the event to confirm the status.
Meet at the snack bar in McNears Beach Park in San Rafael (201 Cantera Way). From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Central San Rafael east. Head east on 2nd St, which merges into 3rd St and then becomes Point San Pedro Rd. Follow Point San Pedro Rd for 3.6 miles, turn right at Cantera Way, and continue to the large parking lot at the end.
Get ready for a howling good time at the annual Canine Costume Contest at Larson Family Winery! Bring your spooky, silly, or creative costumed pups for a festive Halloween celebration filled with wine, wagging tails, and plenty of fall fun. Our Top 3 best dressed dogs will take home prizes, so come ready to impress the judges and show off your furry friend’s Halloween spirit!
Join Crown & Crumpet at the beautiful Marin Art and Garden Center for a delightfully different Pink Halloween Afternoon Tea!
We’re giving Halloween the Crown & Crumpet treatment—think pink, playful and just a little bit spooky. Enjoy our traditional British Afternoon Tea with a Halloween twist, along with fun activities, a few fabulous local vendors and plenty of festive surprises. This isn’t just a children’s tea—grown-ups are very much invited to join the fun! Come in costume if you fancy, add a touch of pink to your Halloween look, or simply come as you are and enjoy a wonderfully unusual afternoon of tea, treats and Halloween cheer.
Sponsor: Parks
Oktoberfest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a one-of-a-kind festival experience — chase the rush of roller coasters and appreciate the richness of a Bavarian brew in the same trip — it’s a winning combination like you’d find in Munich! Próst!
Capture the spirit of Bavaria during Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Oktoberfest and enjoy premium-quality beers and authentic German food. Inspired by more than 200 years of history, our Oktoberfest offers a breadth of live entertainment and family-friendly activities for all ages.
Oktoberfest is part of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom fantastic lineup of fall events, including Tricks and Treats — it’s a season of celebration!
Wind down your weekend with a no-cover Sunday afternoon of twangy Americana and roots from the LoWatters at Rancho Nicasio.
Local Americana trioThe LoWattersplay Rancho Nicasio for a Sunday afternoon show on October 25th.
Bring a little Paris to Sausalito and cook classic French brasserie fare in this hands-on cooking class.
Cavallo Point's Cooking School is hosting ahands-on French brasserie cooking classon Sunday, October 25. You'll work through Parisian bistro classics – from croque monsieur bites and moules marinières to steak frites – and finish with a caramelized tarte Tatin. Best of all, you'll get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Class Menu:
Croque Monsieur Bites – Béchamel, Gruyère Cheese, French Jambon
Braised Leeks with Champagne Vinaigrette
Smoked Trout Salad with Cucumbers, Heirloom Potatoes and Dijon Dressing
Bring the little ones for a day of drop-in play at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito! Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the museum features indoor and outdoor exhibits, hands-on activities, and daily programs designed for children ages 6 months–10 years.
Advance reservations are recommended. Select the day you wish to visit and reserve your tickets online. Admission is required except for members, guest passes, and eligible discounted tickets.
To reserve your visit, select the day you wish to visit. Tickets are required for admission except for members, guest passes, and discounted tickets.