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It has been pretty cold, but the sun is out this weekend and it’s getting up to 63 degrees. That’ll do!
Happy Birthday: Allison
Everyone’s shopping for presents right now. Parents with young kids: are you ever amazed by just how much plastic shipped from overseas is in the stack of toys? What if there were a local company that made similar toys right here in the USA out of 100% recycled plastic (mostly milk jugs). Even better if it’s Sausalito-based! Buy online or at these stores.
Purry was rescued from a field in Sonoma County. He was born feral and therefore skittish. The couple that agreed to take him returned him after a day because they didn’t think he was friendly enough. He sat outside of Pet Club in Corte Madera every Saturday to be adopted but always overlooked. I fostered him while they tried to find him a home. He ended up bonding with my other cat so I decided to keep him. He became the sweetest cat and has slept in my arms for 18 years. Only a handful of people have seen him or pet him. He is very special and the best cat I have ever owned, and I’m glad I gave him a chance. He loves my husband and they enjoy sitting on the couch together in the evenings. Most people overlook the shy or scared animals but they end up being the best companions.
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Wednesday, December 3
Live music and sing-alongs, hot cocoa, and Santa’s arrival by boat. 5pm, free.
Thursday, December 4
Lone Mountain Barbecue will be serving up some impressive food. I’ve heard amazing things. Plus a special cocktail and beer menu at one of the top bars in Marin. 6pm.
A free showing of these modern classic movies. Frozen is at 5:30pm, Nightmare at 7:30pm.
Friday, December 5
I love the idea of these monthly DJ parties. “Elevated dance music.” I won’t be up that late, but it is great people do. These always sell out, so act fast. 7:30pm-1:30am, $30.
The street will be lined with Luminarias and Santa will join for the tree lighting. Plus many craft vendors all weekend long. 4-8pm.
Saturday, December 6
This sounds up my alley: hiking + history + introspection. The 4.5 mile hike is led by a volunteer docent 9am, free.
You know Tiburon is going to go big. There’s a toddler train, free face painting, and even crafting your own snow globe. 2-5pm.
Novato gets in on the fun with their own tree lighting. I imagine each year, each city moves theirs up so they aren’t the last to do it. Santa arrives on a ladder truck at 5, but it runs 4-7:30pm.
All the good stuff here too: hot cocoa, music, Santa, a train ride. San Anselmo always does a great job with their events. 5-8pm.
Sunday, December 7
Bullet #1: Spiked & Regular Hot Cocoa. Nice. This is at the Lark Creek Shops, has Santa, cookie decorating, and free valet parking. 3-7pm.
The most impressive train might be in Mill Valley. Unless they all just rent the same one and that’s why there’s one of these events every day… 2-6pm.
The book is a “blend of storytelling, the latest research, natural history, and compelling wildlife photographs.” 4pm, free.
Get your tickets now
Swifty is a Taylor Swift cover band who has been selling out nearly every show. They just announced a show at HopMonk Novato on 12/13, so get your tickets now.
Get your shop on
There’s a San Rafael estate sale with framed vintage concert posters. There’s also an estate sale in Ross that has this amazing lamp:
If you want a trip outside Marin
If these tree lightings aren’t enough for you, Saturday is Calistoga’s Lighted Tractor Parade. Or for something completely different, check out the SF Fungus Fair.
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