A little midweek rain, but the weather’s looking perfect for the weekend. Let’s get out there!

This shopping and activity night is back with some proceeds going to the Center for Domestic Peace. 5:30-8pm, $55 in advance, including two drinks and light snacks.

The SF-raised tennis legend won 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, many alongside Billie Jean King, and was one of the “Original 9” who broke away to found women’s pro tennis. She shares her story at the Novato Speaker Series. 7-8:30pm, $30.

Downtown San Anselmo Avenue turns into one big trick-or-treat route for kids 11 and under, with shops handing out candy. Over in Creek Park there’s an It’s a Vibe Dance Party, and look for some impressive Star Wars costumes. 5-7pm, free.

A screening of the Disney Channel classic movie on the town square ballfield, with dinner and snacks for sale beforehand. Dinner 6pm, movie 7pm, free.

Drop the kids (ages 3-10) for dodgeball, crafts, playground time, dinner, and a movie, and go have a night out. 5-9:30pm, $40 ($5 off siblings), register ahead.

Marin’s actually scary haunted house is open three nights this year: this Friday and Saturday at 7pm, plus Friday 10/30. $8.

On Saturday, dogs dress up for the Great PUPkin Contest at Novato’s Pacheco Plaza (10am-noon, free), and horses do the same at Horse Hallow in the Marin Headlands (10:30am-1:30pm, $25 suggested donation). On Sunday, vote on costumed pups at Howl-O-Ween at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard (10:30-11:30am, free).

The orchestra goes to space with themes from Star Wars, Back to the Future, Interstellar, and more. Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 3pm at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall, $51+ for adult tickets.

Join the waitlist: our Cocktail Class with Sausalito Liquor Company and Barrel House Tavern is sold out, but spots may open up, so join the list to be notified.

Dress as a witch or wizard and paddle Sausalito’s waterfront by kayak or paddleboard. Kids are welcome, and proceeds benefit Oakland students. 9-11:30am, $10 with your own board (rentals available, reserve ahead).

The Tam Junction taproom and restaurant turns one with an Oktoberfest-style party: cold beer, food, live music, and games with prizes. 4pm on, no cover.

The Monty Python legend talks with Dave Eggers about his new memoir, Idle in Provence, about the Provence farmhouse he bought in 1971 (his guests included George Harrison and Robin Williams). 4pm at Dominican, $45 including a copy of the book.

The California-born, now Ireland-based harpist tells old Irish tales of wit and enchantment on the brass-strung Celtic harp, in the small St. Columba’s church on Tomales Bay. Last year’s show sold out. 3pm, $30 ($25 seniors).

The Ranch (Tiburon and Belvedere’s rec department) fills the Belvedere Community Center with carnival games, a reptile show, face painting, and more. 2-4:30pm, $20 (adults and under-2s free).

Friday & Saturday: There’s an estate sale in San Rafael with a Japanese screen and Art Deco furniture, 10am-3pm. The Redwoods Collective in Mill Valley has vintage clothing, jewelry, art, records, and collectibles, 10am-3pm.

Saturday & Sunday: The St. Cecilia rummage sale in Lagunitas is Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm. Also on Saturday, the Marin City Flea is 9am-3pm, and Art & Harbor Days brings local makers and live music to the Sausalito waterfront, 10am-3pm. Slippers are a go-to holiday present, so take it up a notch this year at the Sant M Venetian slipper trunk show, Sunday 10am-6pm with the founder at Marin Country Mart.

My Marin family was one of the first to try this new spot that just opened this week. It’s at the former Eduardo’s location in northern San Rafael, on the Redwood Highway frontage road. The family-owned restaurant has had significant interior upgrades and has white linen tablecloths. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eduardo’s had a big breakfast and brunch following, so I’m interested in going back to Marin Family Restaurant soon to try theirs. It has a nice small bar with a couple of TVs, which feels separated from the main dining section. They have beer and wine only for now and are hoping to add a full bar next year.

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— Allison + Brian