Ronnie's Awesome List: April 16-30

Remember to visit us at Marinhood for the The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.

April 16

Golden Gate NatureFest, We are proud to present the first ever Golden Gate Naturefest, taking place during the Bay Area’s most species rich and transformative time of year with some of the Bay Area’s leading naturalists.

April 17, Income Taxes Due

Straus Family Farm Tour, 2p – 4p, Tomales Bay Oyster Company, Highway One, Marshall, Marin Organic.

Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul, Get on board with super hip train conductor Genevieve Goings and DC, her beat-boxing, break-dancing engineer. Together you’ll travel through fantastical lands while singing soulful, contemporary, kid friendly hip-hop songs about ABCs, 1-2-3s, being polite and more. Join us for Free Fun with Art one hour before every family performance! Meet the performers face-to-face! Wells Fargo Center, Santa Rosa.

The Circle of Water (10am, 12pm or 3pm) Our home planet is a habitable paradise floating through the emptiness of space, where liquid water is abundant on its surface, covering approximately 70% of Earth. Let us take a ride along the water cycle and explore the importance of the amazing molecule.

April 18

Earth Day with the Lizard Lady – Celebrate Earth Day by meeting the Lizard Lady’s amazing animals face to face. You’ll learn lots about snakes and lizards and find out why we should take good care of our planet and all its creatures. 2:30 – 3:30 pm, age 5 and up, Creekside Room, Mill Valley Library.

April 20

Movie Night for Kids grades 3-5, 5:30-7:30pm, Registration Required, Suggested Donation $10- Spy Kids, Pizza and popcorn provided. Belvedere-Tiburon Library.

Meet Me at the Moon with Gianna Marino, 10am, When Mama Elephant must leave Little One, the young elephant is worried. Who will care for Little One? Who will sing Mama’s special songs? When will she return? Mama is very reassuring —Little One will hear her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun. Book Passage, Corte Madera.

Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell, 10am – 1pm, We’ll focus on reptiles and insects as we explore forests, meadows, and a few small marshes on a perfect spring day. You’ll be amazed at the number of different creatures we can find here. David at 893-9508 or dherlocker@marincounty.org.

April 20-29 Bay Area Dance Week

April 21, John Muir’s Birthday, National Park Week entrance to all National Parks is free (4/21-4/29) 

Earth Day, 9am-1pm, Celebrate Earth Day by bringing your family and friends for a morning of naturalist led explorations, bird watching, restoration and clean-up. We will be providing information about bay and bird conservation as well as the research at Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Help make a difference and connect with our beautiful bay and uplands. Even the wildflowers should be out in full force to brighten the day! Activities are appropriate for all ages, including young children. All restoration participants are asked to sign a waiver, for youth under 18 a waiver must be signed by a parent/guardian. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a re-useable water bottle, wear appropriate clothing and close-toe shoes. FREE EVENT. RSVP: 388-2524.

Family Earth Day Celebration! Bring the entire family and celebrate our world! Family Storytime — 11 am, Eco crafts for all ages — 11:30 am to 4 pm, Planet Bingo — 2 pm. Novato Library 1720 Novato Blvd. 897-1143.

Earth Day Clean-up at McInnis Park, 9am – 12pm, Join us to celebrate Earth Day weekend and help give back to a beautiful, sensitive wildlife habitat area. We will remove litter and invasive plants from along Las Gallinas Creek. The work will occur on the gentle slopes along the bank of the creek. This event is suitable for all ages. Bring water; wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Rain may cancel: call (415) 473-2823 after 7am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled. McInnis Park, 310 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael.

Earth Day Marin, 9am – 12pm, We’re partnering with the City of San Rafael, the Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP), Marin Municipal Water District, and the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day. We’ll pick-up litter and restore native habitat at various service sites including McInnis Park, Bothin Marsh Preserve, Pickleweed Park, and Upton Beach. Visit  to for event updates and clean up locations.

Earth Day Marin Festival, enjoy music from Tim Cain, puppet show from Let’s Go Green, meet Dr. Scott, the Paleontologist from Dinosaur Train, games, food, crafts and more.

Earth Day Clean-up at Village Green,10am – 12pm, We will honor Earth Day in West Marin by removing litter from the town of Stinson and from the beach. Village Green is a wonderful community park in the center of town. We’ll start there and then make our way to the water. Volunteers can work around the park or head straight to Stinson and Upton beaches. Litter grabbers, disposable gloves, buckets and garbage bags will be supplied for volunteers of all ages to join the fun and make a difference. Bring water. Rain may cancel: call (415) 473-2823 after 7am on the morning of the event to hear a recorded message if cancelled.

John Muir Birthday Earth Day, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Celebrate Earth Day at the home of our most famous environmentalist – John Muir. Bring the family for fun-filled activities and entertainment. John Muir Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez.

Open MAKE: Trash, a monthly program highlighting the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local Makers. Visitors are invited to participate in tinkering and making activities inside the Tinkering Studio, where Makers from around the Bay Area will share their work. Exploratorium.

Bug Day, a celebration of all things buggy. Randall Museum.

Amy Liz, 11 a.m., Amy Liz’ pure pop vocals and clever lyrics tell colorful stories through song. Featuring kid-tested tunes from her new CD, “Kids Hits.” everyone will want to dance and sing along with classic and original songs like “I am a Pizza.” Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Drop-In Science, Build your own simple machine, a catapult! Discover the difference between kinetic and potential energy in this hands-on activity. 10:30, Randall Museum.

Cal Day, It’s a day like no other. Spend it in Cal classrooms and labs, museums and performance halls, libraries, and arenas. Admission is free. UC Berkeley.

Daisy’s Perfect Word, 4pm, Sandra Feder talks about Daisy’s Perfect Word. Curly-haired Daisy loves words and compiles lists of her favorites in a notebook. When Daisy’s beloved teacher must move to another town, Daisy decides to give her the ultimate gift: the perfect word. But with so many good words to choose from, finding just the right one isn’t easy. Book Passage, Corte Madera.

Owls in Nicasio: a Family- Friendly Talk & Night Hike, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Meet live owls including Barn and Spotted owls and learn about their roles in our ecosystem from Hungry Owl Project staff. We will hear from MALT staff and local organic ranchers about protected owl habitat, the role of owls on ranches and take a nighttime walk to observe owls in action. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Pre-registration is required.

Striped Bass Derby, 9 – 11am, It’s time for the annual fishing contest at McNears Beach Park! Prizes awarded for biggest fish and most fish caught. A limited amount of fishing poles, bait, and tackle boxes will be provided first come, first- served to novice anglers, courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Game’s “Fishing in the City” program. Fishing license required when fishing from the shore, not from the pier. For more information, contact Josh Gilmore at jgilmore@marincounty.org. Rain will cancel. Parking fee is $10/vehicle. 201 Cantera Way, San Rafael.

Goat Festival, 10am-1pm, A Celebration of All Things Goat! Meet the “kids” visiting the city from Redwood Hill Farm, watch cooking demos featuring food made from goat milk, and sample local goodies from Redwood Hill, Cypress Grove, Laloo’s Goat’s Milk Ice Cream and Happy Goat Caramel. The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco.

Explorables: Science You Can Play With, 11 am – 2 pm, Activities focus on experimenting with everyday materials, discovery and toy-making – in other words, playing with science with activities on the themes of recycling, reclaiming and re-thinking used materials. Exploratorium.

Children’s Fair, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Bring your families and join us in celebrating The Week of the Young Child with over 20 activity booths for children. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for FREE family fun and live entertainment. Northgate Mall, San Rafael.

Body Art Make-It Take-It, 1pm – 3pm Have some fabulous fun with body paint. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last, Michael’s, San Rafael.

Ghirardelli Goes Green, free event while you enjoy food & live music. Meet the “bag monster” and learn how to be green.

Barkers by the Bay, 3-6pm, Gabrielson Park, Sausalito. For more information call 415.331.7262 Ext. 10.

Children’s Storytime and Family Walk, 10:30 AM, San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. Join a docent-led Family Walk following Children’s Storytime in the Library. Kids and their families can dig into great garden stories, then venture out on a special tour of the Botanical Garden. Featured Book: “Koa’s Seed,” a Hawaiian version of an age-old tale. Storytime begins at 10:30am and the Family Walk follows at 11am. 415-661-1316.

Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival, Commemorate & Celebrate the Life and Work of Labor & Civil Rights Leader Cesar E. Chavez, Dolores Park – 19th St. / Guerrero St. 11 am – Parade, 24th Street Fair 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Between Treat St. and Bryant St.

April 21-22 Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival

Children’s Fairyland, The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music presents a Zimbabwe Marimba Ensemble led by master drummer Ronnie Daliyo. Performing original music straight from Zimbabwe, the ensemble consists of seven marimbas playing lively, inspiring, and meaningful tunes which are heard regularly in Zimbabwe. 12pm, Dana Smith performs a show for all ages, with circus arts, comedy, improv and audience participation. 1:30pm & 2:30pm, Oakland.

April 22, Earth Day

Earth Day in the Heart of San Francisco, The “Greenest City in North America” 10am-6pm, Civic Center Plaza.

Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., drop-in FREE, Learn more about the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and discover new ways you and your family can be environmental stewards. NatureBridge, Sausalito.

Earth Day on Angel Island

Earth Day Tote Make-It Take-It, 1pm – 3pm Decorate a trendy tote for Earth Day. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. Michael’s, San Rafael.

Earth Day Celebration, 12pm – 5pm, Observe animals, learn to count bees in your backyard, test incredible scientific theories and more! Participate in citizen science projects; test scientific theories in the “Mistake Lab”; observe non-releasable animals and record ethograms.  Kids can even create an artful journal to record their scientific observations. All Earth Day activities are FREE with admission. CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo, (650) 342-7755

Ross Valley Schools YES Fest, 11:00a to 4:00p at White Hill Middle School, Fairfax, CA. The YES Fest, a celebration of arts programs is a FREE all-day event featuring musical performances, drama, dance, poetry and artwork by student and community artists, thespians, musicians, and dancers for audiences of all ages. See galleries of paintings, multi-media, and ceramics in addition to live shows.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, 11am & 2pm, This time the wolf gets to tell his side of the tale—but do you believe him? Bring your reporter’s notebook and have fun solving this wacky whodunit. Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.

Family Gallery Tour: Trees, 12:30-1:15 PM, Experience the world of trees during an interactive gallery tour of Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought, specially designed for families with children ages 6 to 9. With hands-on experiential activities woven throughout, the important role of trees will spring to life! families@thecjm.org or 655.7852, Contemporary Jewish Museum.

Drop-In Art-Making: Garden Ornaments, 1-3 PM, Inspired by Earth Day and the exhibition Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought, have fun crafting your own garden ornaments using recycled and upcycled materials. families@thecjm.org or 655.7852, Contemporary Jewish Museum.

Children’s Fairyland, Dana Smith performs a show for all ages, with circus arts, comedy, improv and audience participation. 1:30pm & 2:30pm, Oakland.

April 24

Tree of Life (10am, 12pm or 3pm) Chabot Space & Science Center is nestled safely among the beautiful redwoods. We will take a mini-hike with our mini-scientists and discover the life history of some of the majestic trees in the forest.

Children’s Poetry Workshop with local poet Karen Benke, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Celebrate National Poetry Month with local poet and author Karen Benke, who will guide young poets through fun writing exercises. Her book Rip the Page! will be available for purchase. Advance sign-up required. Please call the library or email April at ahayley@townofsananselmo.org to register. For grades 3 and up. San Anselmo Library.

Nature Deficit Disorder, Richard Louv, Co-founder, Children & Nature Network, 8:00pm, In his bestselling book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv sparked a national debate that spawned an international movement to reconnect kids and nature. In The Nature Principle, Mr. Louv delivers another powerful call to action—this time for adults. Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Mr. Louv identifies seven basic concepts that can help us reshape our lives. Mr. Louv makes a convincing case that we are entering the most creative period in history, that in fact the twenty-first century will be the era of human restoration in the natural world. This encouraging and influential work offers renewed optimism while challenging us to rethink the way we live. In Conversation with Dawn Scott – Family Program Coordinator at Spirit Rock.

April 24, 26, 30 and May 1 Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing, space is limited. This is a rare opportunity to dress your child in traditional Japanese Kimono in celebration of Kodomo no Hi. Hair and make-up is not included with the kimono dressing. Don’t forget to bring your camera! (415) 567-5505 to sign-up.

April 25 Nature for Kids at Cascade Canyon, 10am – 1pm, An April day at Cascade Canyon—the possibilities are infinite—particularly since we will be experiencing it with a group that stands 3 feet tall and have perfect eyesight. This will be one of those days when we will discover some marvelous and magical miracle of nature everywhere we look. David Herlocker will lead. David at 893-9508 or dherlocker@marincounty.org.

April 26, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Activated Story Theater Presents: The Hat Seller and the Monkeys, The Fourth Question, 4pm For ages 5 & up in the Founder’s Room. Join us for an afternoon of comical tales from China and Africa presented with lots of physical comedy and audience participation. Belvedere-Tiburon Library.

April 27

Birding for Beginners, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, $30, Learn the basics of bird identification with one of PRBO Conservation Science’s educators who leads monthly bird walks for the organization. This outing will cover the “how to” of bird identification including where to begin as well as some finer details including characteristics, field marks, and sound. Learn to think “outside of the bird” by discussing habitat and bird behaviors. The class will begin with a brief indoor orientation and continue to a nearby trail. Easy walking. Meet at Firehouse, 4th & B Street, Point Reyes Station. Bring: Binoculars, hiking boots, warm clothing, water

April 27-29 Point Reyes Birding and Nature Festival

April 28

Deer Island Adventure, Walk with the family and meet some of the wild residents of Deer Island in Novato. We’ll look for butterflies, flowers, raptors and reptiles, including the elusive Alligator Lizard who is known to inhabit this park.

Butter & Egg Parade, 10am to 5pm, Petaluma.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, 2pm, This time the wolf gets to tell his side of the tale—but do you believe him? Bring your reporter’s notebook and have fun solving this wacky whodunit. Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.

Spring Fling at Slide Ranch, 10am – 4pm Celebrate springtime on the farm with live kid-friendly music, local organic cuisine, and hands-on farm and craft activities for all ages. Learn where your food comes from by milking goats, feeding chickens, touring the garden, or making bread, butter, and cheese. See how a sweater is made through sheep shearing, carding and spinning wool, and other wool crafts. Spark your creative side through sustainable nature crafts and face painting, reconnect with the land on a guided coastal hike, or simply relax on a picnic blanket while eating delicious offerings from local farms.

Golden Gate to Slide Ranch Coastal Hike, Want to hike your way to Spring Fling? Lace up your boots and fill your water bottle for a self-guided hike from the Golden Gate Bridge to Slide Ranch as part of a series of events celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary. Hikers should start out by 8 at the latest in order to make it by noon for live music, local organic cuisine and family activities of the annual Spring Fling event. This is a good hike for the fit person, including lovely trails that will be filled with wild flowers of spring. Not recommended for children under 12 years old. Shuttle service will be available to take hikers back to the Bridge at the end of the day. Admission fee for the Spring Fling event will include the cost of the shuttle.

Celebrate Opening Day on the Bay at the Treasure Island Sailing Center with FREE sailboat rides, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddle Boarding! Enjoy music, games, food, and activities for the whole family. BBQ lunch will be available for $3 per person and $10 for a family of 4.

Family Hike at Bolinas Lagoon, 11am – 1pm, Join rangers for a nature walk along Pine Gulch Creek to learn about birding and why this area was designated as a Wetland of International Importance. This will be an easy walk on flat terrain. Bring water; wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. We request that no animals (except service animals) attend. For more information, call (415) 473-2816. Rain will cancel. Bolinas Lagoon Preserve.

Birds and Dunes of Abbott’s Lagoon for Families, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, $35, This is a family-friendly outing, with special focus on kids. With its rich variety of habitats, Abbott’s Lagoon is a favorite birding and nature destination at Point Reyes. West Marin School Gym, Point Reyes Station. Bring Binoculars, hiking boots, warm clothing, water, and a bag lunch. We will eat near the water.

Bird Banding at Palomarin Field Station,  7:30 am – 12:00 pm, FREE, Get up close and personal with the many resident and migratory songbirds that are captured in mist nests at the PRBO’s Palomarin Field Station (aka Bird Banding Lab) in Bolinas. As they do every day in the spring, PRBO interns and staff will be banding birds, measuring and weighing them, explaining the process to visitors, and answering questions. Learn how bird banding is done and how data obtained contributes to conservation. Palomarin Field Station (aka Bird Banding Lab), Bolinas. Bring Binoculars; hiking boots; warm clothing; water.

Tracking and Awareness, 7:30 am – 11:00 am, $30, Slow down into the world of the Tracker. Join internationally certified (Level III) tracker and Marin Tracking Club leader Richard Vacha in an exploration of tracks and signs left by local birds, mammals and insects, bringing to life the often invisible world of animal activities and their relationships with each other and with the environment. We will learn and practice ancient awareness techniques and learn the skills to enter the world of the tracker. The group will focus as much as possible on bird tracks and how a tracker can use bird calls and bird movement as an awareness tool. Easy trail walking. West Marin School Gym, Point Reyes Station, at 7:30 am. Bring: Binoculars, hiking boots, warm clothing, water.

Storyland Festival and Preschool Read-a-thon, 9:30 am – 1pm, enjoy Pancake Breakfast and the Preschool Open house. $10 adult and $6 child, Music withTim Cain is at 11am. San Geronimo Preschool.

Afternoon Art, Mandala is Sanskrit for “circle” or “completion” and has long been recognized for its deep spiritual meaning and representation of wholeness. Create your own mandala using a variety of satisfying materials. 1pm and 4pm, Randall Museum.

Drop-In Science, See how fast crystals can grow while making your own creative hanging crystal sculpture! 10:30, Randall Museum.

April 28-29

Mad Hatter’s Spring Tea Party, 4/28 @ 12pm, 4/29 @ 3pm, Make a date for tea with Alice, the March Hare, Door Mouse and Mad Hatter for a decidedly unique and unorthodox tea complete with tea sandwiches, hot chocolate, and desserts. Enjoy the theatrical company of characters in original costumes from the Stark Ravens Historical Players, as they entertain and cause smiles and giggles in Falkirk’s elegant Victorian setting. This event sells out; please make your reservations early! Includes goodie bag for child. Bring your camera for great photos! Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael.

Bodega Bay Fish Fest, This year we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Russia coming to Bodega Bay to build Ft. Ross. Don’t miss the Wooden Boat Challenge where a team of 4 have to build a wooden boat between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to race by 1:30pm.

Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, 9am to 4pm, Whimsical, fascinating, amusing, educational, curious, and unique are a few words that describe the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Half Moon Bay’s massive annual celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style. Half Moon Bay Airport

Children’s Fairyland, Owen Baker Flynn with his “World Premiere”, a lively show featuring juggling, fire eating and a multitude of surprises. 1:30pm & 2:30pm, Oakland.

April 29

Spring Garden Faire, Featuring great activities such as wood sculpting, fairy-house building and, of course, our famous bake-off, this event is always a hit with families. Edna Maguire Elementary School, 80 Lomita Drive, Mill Valley.

Children’s Program on Buddha’s Birthday, On Buddha’s Birthday the Children’s Program is busy taking care of preparations for the day. We begin by decorating the pagoda and preparing bowls of flower petals for the procession. Then we gather under the canopy for a snack and to listen to a reading of the story of the birth of the Buddha. Those children who wish may join in the pageant with a small, straightforward, and fun part. Bring your parents, bring your friends, bring a picnic and join us for a very special day of welcoming spring and the baby Buddha. There will be birthday cake, too! Green Gulch.

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, 11am & 2pm, This time the wolf gets to tell his side of the tale—but do you believe him? Bring your reporter’s notebook and have fun solving this wacky whodunit. Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.

Kids Birdathon Ages 8-16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, $5 per child, Experienced birders will lead small teams of approximately six kids each (with parents along to observe, assist, and help transport birding teams). Groups will scour several unique habitats within the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore with a goal of having the kids spot 20 species per hour for a total of 60 bird species in three hours! A 90-minute hike will be followed by a compilation celebration at the West Marin School Gym, Point Reyes Station, at 9:00 am Teams will depart by 9:30 sharp. Bring: Brown bag lunch, water, binoculars, spotting scope (optional), hiking boots, warm clothing, snack, western field guide (optional).

Perla Batalla, 11 a.m. Grammy nominated jazz singer, Perla Batalla is a born storyteller with a rambunctious sense of humor and a voice full of emotion. Honoring her roots, she is dedicated to exposing young audiences to the beauty of Latin music and the Spanish language. Bay Area Discovery Museum.

Tidepooling at Duxbury Reef – Life on the Edge, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, $30, Come enjoy a low-tide exploration of one of the largest shale reefs in North America. We’ll discuss the unique geology of the area and the marine influences that make it such a rich site.  Dress in layers. Bring binoculars, a hand lens if you have one, lunch.

Nesting Egrets at Griffin Preserve, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, $30, Enjoy visiting one of the largest, most dramatic heron and egret nesting sites on the West Coast at this 1,000-acre wildlife sanctuary. A brief lecture on the history of the nesting site at the Martin Griffin Preserve and Audubon Canyon Ranch’s long-term heronry monitoring project will be followed by a half-mile walk. The walk will be uphill and mildly strenuous but well worth it for the views of nesting herons and egrets. Audubon Canyon Ranch, Martin Griffin Preserve, Stinson Beach. Bring Binoculars, scopes, hiking boots, warm clothing, water.

Terrestrial Mammals of Point Reyes, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, $35, Point Reyes National Seashore is home to such dynamic mammals as Tule elk, coyote, bobcat, seals, sea lions and whales. Almost 40 species of land mammals inhabit the area including a diverse group of rodents, weasels, hares, ringtail, and mountain lion. Join biologist John Harris to discover the natural history and unique world of many of these elusive animals. This field trip will include the use of live traps that will allow a closer study and appreciation of several mice, voles, and other nocturnal rodents. Environmental Ed Center, Coast trail, Point Reyes National Seashore, Bring Binoculars, hiking shoes, warm clothing, water, lunch

Festival de la Familia, one of Sacramento’s biggest events with a wide range of family friendly activities. This annual multi-ethnic Festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures.

Edgar Meyer, double bass, 11am, witness how music-making can become a dance. A great performer who also writes his own compositions, Edgar shares his love of music, from Bach to bluegrass. Marines’ Memorial Theatre.

Israel in Marin, 9:30am-2:30pm, Get a taste of Israel here in Marin at a free fair for all ages. Play games, do arts & crafts, and meet Hump-free the camel! Osher Marin Jewish Community Center.

Drop-In Art-Making: Garden Ornaments, 1-3 PM, Inspired by Earth Day and the exhibition Do Not Destroy: Trees, Art, and Jewish Thought, have fun crafting your own garden ornaments using recycled and upcycled materials. families@thecjm.org or 655.7852, Contemporary Jewish Museum.

Family Practice Day, 10:30am – 3:00pm, Family Days are a wonderful opportunity to spend the day connecting with your children, yourself and a community of supportive peers. Come play, share, learn and open your heart! Spirit Rock.

Opening Day on the Bay, Decorated Boat Parade, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon.

APRIL 30

Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am–12noon, Join us for Museum Monday on the last Monday of the month! Enjoy stories, movement games, arts and craft activities, and a movie. Activities are designed for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. Schultz Museum.