Summer Family Adventures in Sonoma & Marin Counties

Summer Family Adventures in Sonoma & Marin Counties

Greetings from Margaret & [Your Name]! We’re beyond excited to share our favorite family-friendly events and experiences happening this summer across Sonoma and Marin Counties. Whether you're craving live music, outdoor movies, nature adventures, or hands-on fun for the kids, we’ve got something for everyone.

Marin County Fun for the Whole Family

Marin Mommies—the go-to resource for parents—highlights a summer packed with community events: free outdoor concerts, family movie nights, splash-friendly public pools, fairs and festivals, creative programs, and more.

Expect chances to roam local farmers’ markets, splash at Hamilton Pool in Novato, stroll through the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross, catch live Shakespeare at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, and set sail aboard historic wooden boats in Sausalito.

Build-your-own weekend itinerary with Marin weekend roundups like art kid programs, 4th of July parades and fireworks displays, and special carnival nights—all curated by Marin Mommies.

Sonoma County – Music, Fairs, Nature & More

Sonoma County opens the season with outdoor concerts, free family films under the stars, farmer’s markets, and creative festivals in towns like Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Forestville, Petaluma, and Windsor.

You can catch live music at “Movies on the Square” in Santa Rosa, Tuesday nights at Healdsburg Plaza, and acoustic sessions at Sonoma Botanical Garden.

Festival favorites include the Forestville BBQ Carnival weekend, Country Summer Music Festival in Santa Rosa, Hot Air Balloon Classic, Rivertown Revival in Petaluma, and the Sonoma County Fair (note: horse racing has been paused this year).

Looking ahead, August brings the Gravenstein Apple Fair and Cotati Accordion Festival—perfect for families who love art, music, and delicious food.

Outdoor & Nature Highlights

Summer is all about fresh air adventures. Explore tide pools and coastal hikes at Salt Point State Park, feed the thrill-seekers at TrainTown and the Children’s Museum in Sonoma, or enjoy bird walks, bilingual dog training, and evening campfires at regional parks

Camps are thriving too—think performing arts under the redwoods at Cazadero, maritime crafts in Sausalito, and summer theater at Jack London State Historic Park with Transcendence Theatre Company.

Helpful Summer Tips

Bring folding chairs, pack plenty of snacks, and arrive early for prime entertainment spots and parking. Check each event’s website for updated schedules and ticket info—especially for kids’ camps and theater performances. Although Sonoma venues sometimes dodge coastal fog, inland areas like Healdsburg and Santa Rosa stay beautifully sunny.

Making It Yours

We’ve curated our “Sonoma–Marin Summer Family Guide”, complete with event dates, insider insights, handy links, and family-tested tips. Want the full PDF? Just message us directly.

We’re here to help you enjoy the best of life, love, and laughter in these vibrant communities—not just finding homes, but building connections.