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Marin events and activities this weekend
Marin Buzz
August 20, 2025
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Many of the summer activities series wrap up this weekend, so here is your last chance!
Happy birthday: John Antonio, Henry Z, Scott Hoback
Did you know Marin has a skydiving business? I was surprised! They operate out of the Novato airport, about 1-2 miles from Sonoma County lines. It is owned and operated by a local family and has great reviews. They fly a small plane, so I think the typical flight is two paid jumpers going tandem (not with each other, with an instructor…)
Henry rescued through Kern County Rescue
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Thursday, August 21
The Founder of Moms Demand Action is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. She is giving an interview and signing books. 6-8, $85 including wine and light bites.
The downtown public library is hosting this event with the Marin History Museum. See what downtown used to be like. Free, 6:30-7:30.
Friday, August 22
They shut down the street just two times this summer, so this is your last chance.
They have it all: food trucks, live music, “bouncy fun”, and shopping. Free, 4:30-8.
I haven’t featured the Jazz and Blues series very often, because I’m not that into Jazz and Blues. But the setting is incredible at Gabrielson Park and the next two weeks are a swing band and a “harmonica and horns” blues band. Free, 6:30-8.
The West End of Downtown San Rafael is closed on Fridays for a street festival. This week the popular local band San Geronimo will play. 6-9, free.
The last in the Marinwood music in the park series. 6-8, free.
All Weekend Long
They continue to shut down the street on Friday and Saturday evenings. My pick this week is Sgt Splendor on Friday. Free, 6-8:30.
Saturday, August 23
Three categories: children (14 and under), families, and adults. Don’t you want to spend all day at Drake’s Beach with your family and see what you can build? Free, 9-3:30.
They have some great bands and local food + drinks lined up. Kind of an interesting location tucked away in MV. Free, 11:30-6.
From 9-3 and it says “50% off everything”. Grandfather clock, Tiffany-style floor lamp, furniture, and so many trinkets. My generation is just going to liquidate NFTs when we pass away…
There are some fun activities at this including a DIY screen printing station and a 3-point shooting competition (with adults allowed). 12-3, free.
Dragon dancers, toy boat, kites, and even “hear childhood anecdotes from Milton Quan, member of the last shrimp-fishing family to live at China Camp.” 11-3, free except for $5 parking.
Sunday, August 24
The Sunday show at Peri’s is a new band playing Grateful Dead and more. 5-8, free.
Don’t forget this runs every Sunday 9-2. There’s not much parking, but this is a worthwhile stop while walking or rollerblading.
The final installment of the excellent Corte Madera concert series. I don’t know much about him, but sure he’ll deliver as the closing act. 5-6:30, free.
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