Class Dismissed, Camps Are In + Marin Events (and Dads) to Kick Off Summer

⛺️ Marin Summer Camps 2025

⚽ Marin Summer Camps 2025 Guide is Here!

Just in time for the final week of school—your go-to list of 40+ Marin summer camps is now live! From art to science to outdoor adventure, it’s organized by age, category, and location. Whether you’re still scrambling for a few weeks of coverage or mapping out the full summer, we’ve got you.

Rank Marin Website → View the Guide

🎭 Cool Events This Week

🍔 KC Turner’s Cookout Concert – David Nelson Band

🗓️ Thursday, June 12, Doors 4:00 pm / Show 6:00 pm

📍 HopMonk Tavern Beer Garden, Novato

Live jams, redwood trees, and sizzling BBQ—this is summer Marin at its finest. The legendary David Nelson Band returns for an evening of rock-tinged Americana while KC Turner fires up the grill. It feels more like a backyard birthday than a concert, with picnic tables, dancing toddlers, and beers in hand.

👉 Pro tip Arrive early for the best seating and a first pass at the brisket.

KC Turner Presents Website→ 🎟️ Get tickets

🚲 Bike Swap at Marin Museum of Bicycling (10th Anniversary)

🗓️ Saturday, June 14, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

📍 Marin Museum of Bicycling, Fairfax

Wander rows of tables stacked with vintage frames, rare parts, and retro bike swag. Fairfax’s bike crowd shows up in full force for this feel-good community swap. Even if you’re not shopping, it’s a blast to people-watch, trade stories, and chat with some of the OG mountain bikers who shaped Marin’s cycling scene.

👉 Pro tip Entrance is 💲 Free, but bring cash (and curiosity). You never know what gem you’ll find.

Marin Museum of Bicycling Website→ More Info

🧀 Cheese Lovers Tasting at Point Reyes Farmstead

🗓️ Saturday, June 14, 11:00 am or 1:30 pm

📍 Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Point Reyes Station

Calling all cheeseheads: this guided tasting is a dreamy pit stop in West Marin. Nibble award-winning cheeses paired with jams, olives, and sweet bites, all while looking out at rolling pastureland and ocean mist. Staff from The Fork lead you through each flavor and farm story—bring friends, bring an appetite. PRICING: $45 per person

👉 Pro tip Stop by the shop after for a wedge of your favorite to-go.

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Website→ More Info

🚗 Tiburon Classic Car Show (💲Free Admission)

🗓️ Saturday, June 14, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

📍 Shoreline Park, Tiburon

For the gearhead dad, this free event showcases vintage cars parading along the waterfront. Classic rides, family photo-ops, and picnic-spot vibes right by the bay.

👉 BONUS There’s plenty of food and drink options within walking distance.

Tiburon Classic Car Show Website→ More Info

🎸 Shark Alley Hobos at Sweetwater (💲Free Admission)

🗓️ Sunday, June 15, 6:00 pm

📍 Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley

End your Father’s Day weekend with homegrown harmonies and down-to-earth vibes. The Shark Alley Hobos bring breezy Americana to this beloved Mill Valley venue, and it’s totally free. Think campfire tunes without the bugs, and a room full of neighbors unwinding before Monday.

👉 Pro Tip Doors open at 5:00 pm—come early to grab a drink and snag a front table.

Sweetwater Music Hall Website→ More Info

🎶 Corte Madera Father’s Day Summer Concert – Town Band (💲Free Admission)

🗓️ Sunday, June 15, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

📍 Menke Park, Piccolo Pavilion, Corte Madera

It’s not summer without a small-town concert in the park. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy classics from the Corte Madera Town Band under the leafy canopy of Menke Park. Kids play on the grass, couples sway to big-band tunes, and it all feels like the golden hour on repeat.

👉 Pro Tip Grab parking early. It’s a popular spot with plenty of regulars.

Corte Madera Town Band Website→ More Info

🥞 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast at West Point Inn

🗓️ Sunday, June 15, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

📍 West Point Inn, Mt. Tamalpais

Pair a family hike with a hearty pancake breakfast at one of Marin’s most nostalgic spots. Flapjacks, seasonal blueberries, and ridge-top views. Just the kind of laid-back morning Marin dads deserve. Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for kids. All proceeds support the historic inn.

👉 Pro Tip Make a morning of it—hike in or grab a ride up Rock Springs Trail.

West Point Inn Website→ More Info

🔥 Father’s Day BBQ at Marin Country Mart (💲Free Admission)

🗓️ Sunday, June 15, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

📍 Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing Circle

Bring the grill-loving father to a local barbecue gathering with live music, pony rides, food stalls, and casual outdoor fun. It’s the perfect blend of community and flavor—all in the sunny, laid-back vibe families love.

Marin Country Mart Website→ More Info

🎷 Blues & Brews BBQ at Cavallo Point, Sausalito

🗓️ Sunday, June 15, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

📍 Fort Baker, Cavallo Point

Elevate Father’s Day with a classic Bay Area BBQ buffet: tri-tip, ribs, mac-and-cheese, live blues tunes, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Tickets are $92.55 for adults and $33.85 for kids—worth it for the food, the music, and the atmosphere.

Event Brite Website→ 🎟️ Get Tickets

🍽️ Underground Eats

🍜 Madcap

📍 San Anselmo (198 Sir Francis Drake Blvd)

Tucked away in plain sight, Madcap is Marin’s modern Asian gem. It’s compact, buzzing, and Michelin‑starred, yet still feels like a neighborhood secret. The décor is sleek without being stuffy, with warm wood panels, low lighting, and communal tables full of animated chatter. On the menu: impeccably balanced entrees like sichuan‑spiced eggplant, melt‑in‑your‑mouth pork belly buns, and noodles that taste like they were boosted by a chef’s midnight brainstorm.

• Why locals love it The dishes are “full‑flavored but not overwhelming,” and the service feels like catching up with a friend.
• Perfect for date‑nights or small groups Share plates spark conversation, laughter, and that “Ooh, try this one” vibe.
• Flavor footprint Expect bold flavors like ginger, garlic, and miso, all executed with restraint and care.

👉 Pro tip Reserve ahead or pop in on a weeknight. Trail‑riding crowds tend to roll out by 7:00 pm.

Madcap Website → More Info

📢 Local Buzz

🍷 Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant Coming to Marin

For oenophiles and Francophiles alike, this one’s major: Kermit Lynch, the legendary Berkeley-based wine importer, is opening his second-ever shop right here in Larkspur’s Marin Country Mart. It’s been 53 years since Lynch opened in Berkeley, and this marks his first expansion—ever. The new shop will lean into the same philosophy that made Kermit a Bay Area wine icon: small French producers, old-world techniques, and that “I just drank a bottle in Provence” feeling. Between Farmshop, Rustic Bakery, and now Kermit Lynch, the Mart is shaping up to be Marin’s unofficial Food & Wine Hall of Fame. Locals are already buzzing about whether the store will offer tastings or import-only exclusives.

The Drink Business Website → More Info

💵 Marin Losing Low-Income Families

Marin has seen the highest percentage loss of low-income households in the entire Bay Area. Nearly 5% of families earning under $30K left the county between 2022 and 2023. That may not sound huge, but in a place like Marin, where so many systems quietly depend on service workers, caregivers, bus drivers, and school staff—it’s a red flag waving in the wind. This is more than an economic stat, it’s a ripple effect. Families leave, school enrollment drops, neighborhoods change, and the county loses the people who keep it grounded and running. One Reddit user put it bluntly: “We’ve become a place where the only people who can afford to live here are the ones who don’t need to work here.” Shrinking workforce, long commutes, and empty classrooms—it’s a slow erosion of Marin’s balance.

Rooted in Marin Website → More Info

📸 Corte Madera DMV Zoom Photo Rant Goes Viral

You know something’s hit a nerve when Marin’s quietest residents take to Reddit. A recent post in r/Marin titled “Corte Madera DMV doing the residents of Marin dirty” blew up after someone shared their driver’s license photo experience: “My face is literally the entire box.” Turns out, the Corte Madera DMV’s camera setup is taking ultra-closeup ID photos that are, well, less than flattering. Multiple commenters echoed the pain—one said it looked like a passport mugshot, another claimed they’re now stuck with it for 5 years. The thread quickly turned into a support group for Marin residents dealing with DMV photo trauma. Meanwhile, Novato DMV got unexpected praise for better lighting, friendlier staff, and more “human” framing. Novato DMV: suddenly the most recommended glow-up spot in town.

Reddit Website → Read the Post

💎 Hidden Gem

⚓️ Spaulding Marine Center

📍Sausalito, (600 Gate 5 Rd.)

Ever wonder where Marin’s maritime soul still lives? The Spaulding Wooden Boat Center is where classic boat craftsmanship meets Bay breezes. Founded in 1951 and tucked into historic Sausalito waterfront, this living museum is a place where master boatbuilders restore vintage vessels, teach youth traditional boatbuilding, and sometimes still launch century-old wooden boats into the Bay.

Stroll through the yard—jigs, tools, and hulls everywhere—or time your visit for a public sail aboard one of their beautifully restored wooden boats. The smell of fresh teak, the clap of hulls on waves, and the quiet buzz of sawdust and saws—this is tactile history. Kids paw at boat parts. Newcomers learn about maritime heritage. Regulars swap stories with the fishermen next door.

👉 Pro tip Drop in on a “Thursday Work Party” to watch volunteers chip, plane, and polish a classic craft. Just follow the smell of varnish and fellowship. 💲 Free to explore, fees for public sails/classes.

Spaulding Marine Center Website → More Info

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