Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day
Exploratorium Open, 10am-5pm
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Polar Bear Skate, 2-3:30pm, get your shades, bathing suit and best polar bear attire and come to the ice rink to take the plunge! Union Square Ice Skating Rink.
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Lego Play Day, 2:30pm, Get in touch with your inner engineer! Free play with Legos supports creativity, problem solving, and reading skills — and it’s FUN! Mill Valley Library.
Make a Nightlight, 6-12 graders, Novato Library.
Movies of the Month, 1:30pm & 4pm, shown daily except Tuesday, Pinocchio (1:30pm & 4pm), The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Learn How to Build a Mini Sled, 9am-12pm, Home Depot.
Explore Stafford Lake Park, 10am – 1pm, stop and talk about some of the interesting animals and plants that live here, Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato.
Fungus Fair Mushroom Walks, 10am, free, mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more! Bear Valley Visitor Center, Point Reyes.
Pom-Pom Creatures Craft, 1-2pm, Marin City Library.
Healthy Parks, Healthy People, 2-4pm, hiking, beginner exercises and family games, RSVP, call 561-4323, Meet in from of the Presidio Visitor, 105 Montgomery at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard.
Sunday, January 4, Earth is closest to the sun for the year
Muir Woods After Hours, 5-7pm, ages 8+, easy 2 mile walk, Muir Woods.
Fungus Fair, 10am-4pm, free, mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more! Bear Valley Visitor Center, Point Reyes.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Winged Migration, 7:30pm, Mill Valley Library.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
JAMaROO Music Time plus Urbansitter Meet & Greet, ages 9 months - 4 years, sing, play simple instruments, read stories, balance bean bags, and dance with streamers to a variety of music from around the world, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Parenting Your Spirited Child (ages 2-6 years), 6:30-8:30pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Kids Pajama Party with Mac Barnett, 6pm, diesel, a Bookstore, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur.
deYoungsters Family Art Party, 5:30pm, enjoy a fun-filled evening at the de Young exploring color and line: a modern treasure hunt in Celebrating the Spectrum: Highlights from the Anderson Collection, teen-oriented activities based on the lively works on view in Keith Haring: The Political Line, plus more surprises!
Saturday, January 10, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS CLOSED STARTING 12:01 AM
Mill Valley Family Fun Run and Health & Wellness Fair, 8-11am, Peruse local vendors and explore new ways you and your family can get healthier, happier and more involved in the community! The options are endless! The Fair is a great event to attend after you participate in this year’s 3rd Annual Family Fun Run/Walk.
Family and Youth Winter Bird Count, 10am-12:30pm, look for as many numbers of various species as they can, and tally up the results, Pickleweed Community Center, San Rafael.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am & 12:30pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
Love2Dance, Razzle, Dazzle, Broadway, 4pm, cast will perform a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theater, contemporary, acrobatics, ballet and lyrical to songs, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Your Children’s Education - How to Choose? 10-11am, With so many types of schools available, how do I choose a school that works for my family? Alternative Mothers Group, San Rafael.
Sunday, January 11, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS CLOSED
Marine Science Sunday, 10am-5pm, Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
Murphy Irish Dancers, 11am & 1pm, Bay Area Discovery Museum.
Sunday Special: Clowning Around with Coventry & Kaluza, 11-11:45am, Witness extraordinary skills and thrills, including extreme acrobatics and high numbers hula-hooping! Mill Valley Library.
Comedy Illusionist Timothy James and his original award-winning show, 11:30am-12:30pm, Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts, San Rafael.
The Comedy Magician Robert Strong in a rare Family Show! 11am-12pm, Berkeley.
Love2Dance Broadway Bound, 1pm & 3pm, showcasing our youngest dancers (ages 2-6) as well as our competitive dance team, the Love2Dance All-Stars when they perform to songs from popular Broadway musicals, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael.
Artists Studio with Ascha Drake, 1-3pm, join the artist in her studio, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Preschool Super Fun Sundays: Hullaballo Hoedown with Mr. Lunch, 10-11:30am, art, story time and music, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Monday, January 12, REMINDER GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE REOPENS AT 4AM
March of the Penguins, 7:30pm, Mill Valley Library.
Museum Mondays for Little Ones, 10am-12pm, ages 1-5, enjoy stories, movement games, art and craft activities, Schultz Museum.
Kindergarten Readiness Night, 6:30-7:30pm, Understand what it means to be ready for Kindergarten and help ensure that your child has a smooth transition. Free on-site child care available for duration of event. RSVP required to Admissions Director Lisa Handley, (415) 937-5502.
New Mom, New Baby: A Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30am, free but RSVP required, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
LEGO Club, 3-4:30pm, ages 3+, Sausalito Library.
Toddler Sleep Class (ages 12-36 months), 10am-12pm, Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child (1 – 5 years), 7-8:30pm, Understand different preschool philosophies and how to identify high-quality programs that match your needs. Learn the criteria to consider when choosing a program, what to look for during school tours, and tips for gaining admission into selective schools. With Cara Guyot, parent educator. Parents Place Marin, San Rafael.
Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at PIER 39
Aramburu Island Enhancement, 9am, ages 12+, volunteer work is mildly strenuous and involves bending, pulling, and kneeling, RSVP Tori Bohlen at (415) 473-5082.
A Woodland Winter, 9:30am-12pm, Look for salmon, mushroom displays, winter wildflowers, waterfalls, and more, RSVP 388-2596, Muir Woods.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am, 12:30pm & 3pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
The Hug Machine, 11am, story time and activities, Barnes & Noble, Corte Madera.
Kids Lego Club, 1-2pm, we supply the Legos, you make the creations, Belvedere-Tiburon Library.
Girls Can Be Park Rangers Too, 6 – 8pm, ages 6-12, play in the dirt, rock at sports, fight fires, camp in the woods, and be park rangers! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores and learn about what a Marin County Park Ranger does and how to become a park ranger. Boys welcome too. RSVP: Contact Ranger Sarah Burkhart, Marin County Parks Lucas Valley Field Office, 18 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael.
Miss Representation, 6-8:30pm, ages 12+, written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, popcorn and refreshments provided. Following the screening, there will be a panel and discussion. Marin Country Mart, Larkspur.
San Francisco Rocks, 11am-12pm, From volcanic eruptions and giant earthquakes, to submarine landslides and 400-foot sea level fluctuations, learn the 160-million-year story that underlies San Francisco during this illustrated presentation, Reservations required; please call 561-4323, Meet Ranger Will Elder at the Main Post Parade Ground in front of the Presidio Visitor Center on 105 Montgomery St.
Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at PIER 39
Hike to Beautiful Gibson Falls, 9am – 12pm, meet a ranger for a walk in this beautiful canyon to view a waterfall nestled amidst the trees. A discussion of creek ecology, watersheds, and water conservation will be included on the way. This will be an easy walk with one steep section, approximately 1 mile round-trip, Meet at the end of Fairway Dr in Novato.
Around the World in 80 Days, 10:30am & 12:30pm, On the very day that the bank of England is robbed, Mr. Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout hurriedly leave London in the middle of the night to circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days! Little do they know that detective Fix of the Yard is on the case and in hot pursuit, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley.
AXIS Dance Workshop, 11:30-12:30pm, hop, dance, wiggle and move, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Drop-In Art-Making, 1-3pm, Creative Clay Creatures, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Anniversary of the Sea Lions’ Arrival at PIER 39
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