Marin’s biggest festival weekend is here
Week of June 9 – June 15, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
June 9, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
Summer makes a brief appearance this week. Wednesday and Thursday look especially warm by Marin standards before temperatures settle back into a more typical coastal pattern for the weekend.
🌤️ Tue 70° / 48°
☀️ Wed 77° / 55°
☀️ Thu 82° / 53°
☀️ Fri 70° / 51°
🌤️ Sat 69° / 52°
🌥️ Sun 66° / 53°
🌥️ Mon 66° / 52°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Wednesday through Friday. Thursday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎨🍷 Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival
🎉 The 47th Annual Fairfax Festival & Ecofest (Fairfax) 🗓️ Friday, June 12 | Family Movie Night 8:30pm 🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | Parade 10am, Festival 12pm – 6pm 🗓️ Sunday, June 14 | 12pm – 6pm 📍 Downtown Fairfax (Bolinas Road & Park Road) 🎟️ Free / More Info One of Marin’s signature summer traditions returns for its 47th year. Expect live music across three stages, local artisans, eco-friendly vendors, organic beer and wine, a flea market, and plenty of people watching. 👉 Pro tip: Arrive before the parade on Saturday and stay for the afternoon music. Parking becomes a challenge after lunch. 🎨🍷 Novato Art, Wine & Music Festival 🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 11am – 7pm 🗓️ Sunday, June 14 | 11am – 6pm 📍 Downtown Novato, Grant Avenue 🎟️ Free / More Info Grant Avenue transforms into a massive street festival featuring artists, wineries, craft beverages, food vendors, family activities, and live music throughout the weekend. Saturday’s lineup includes Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs. Sunday’s headliner is Pop Fiction. 👉 Pro tip: Go hungry. The food truck lineup is usually one of the highlights. 🖤❤️💚 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Mill Valley) 🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 11am – 3pm 📍 Mill Valley Downtown Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley 🎟️ Free / More Info Mill Valley’s annual Juneteenth celebration returns for an afternoon of community, culture, and connection. Hosted by the City of Mill Valley and Mill Valley Recreation, the festival honors the history and legacy of Juneteenth while bringing people together through music, activities, education, and celebration. A welcoming event for all ages that highlights the diversity and spirit of the community. 👉 Pro tip: Pair it with lunch downtown and make an afternoon of exploring Mill Valley before heading up to Mount Tam or over to the waterfront. 🏃 115th Annual Dipsea Race 🗓️ Sunday, June 14 | Race Starts 8am 📍 Start: Old Mill Park, Mill Valley 📍 Finish: Stinson Beach 🎟️ More Info The oldest trail race in America returns for its 115th running. Runners tackle 7.4 miles over Mount Tam with thousands of spectators lining the route. The famous staircase start in Mill Valley is worth seeing even if you have no interest in running. 👉 Pro tip: Watch the start in Mill Valley, then head to Stinson Beach for the finish line festivities. 🎭 The Mountain Play: The Wizard of Oz 🗓️ Saturday, June 13 | 1pm (Sing-Along Performance) 🗓️ Sunday, June 14 | 1pm 📍 Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, Mount Tamalpais State Park 🎟️ Tickets: Adult (Ages 26 plus) $50 / Youth (Ages 4-25) $25 (Free on opening day) / Youth 0-3 Always Free One of Marin’s most iconic summer traditions continues with The Wizard of Oz. The outdoor stone amphitheater high on Mount Tam creates an experience unlike any other theater venue in the Bay Area. Pre-show entertainment begins around 11:30am. 👉 Pro tip: The picnic before the performance is part of the tradition. Many attendees arrive hours early. 🎶 Jazz and Blues by the Bay (Sausalito) 🗓️ Friday, June 12 | 6:30pm – 8pm 📍 Gabrielson Park, Sausalito Waterfront 🎟️ Free / More Info Friday night on the waterfront with live music, bay views, picnic blankets, and summer weather. This week’s performer is Ideateam, blending funk, soul, and R&B. Food and beverages are available on-site, or bring your own picnic. 👉 Pro tip: Arrive early for the best lawn spots near the water. 🖼️ 2nd Friday Art Walk (San Rafael) 🗓️ Friday, June 12 | 5pm – 8pm 📍 Art Works Downtown and participating galleries throughout Downtown San Rafael 🎟️ Free / More Info A perfect Friday evening for art lovers. Explore galleries, meet local artists, enjoy live music, and wander through more than 30 working artist studios. The event stretches throughout downtown and makes for an easy self-guided evening. 👉 Pro tip: Start at Art Works Downtown and then branch out to the surrounding galleries. |
🧭 More Happening Around Marin
🔁 Recurring Local Favorites 🎤 Tuesday Night Comedy at Throckmorton (Mill Valley, Tues 8pm) Weekly stand-up showcase with a mix of veteran comics and rising local talent. 🍻 Head Games Trivia at Trailhead (Novato, Tues 6:30pm) Lively trivia night with 50+ questions, a sing along round, and a beer round that keeps things from getting too serious. 🥕 Novato Farmers Market (Novato, Tues 4pm to 8pm) Downtown evening market with produce, prepared foods, and a strong neighborhood feel. A nice way to grab dinner and support local vendors. 🥕 Strawberry Village Farmers Market (Mill Valley, Tues 10am to 2:30pm) Small, easy, and not overcrowded. 🥕 Town Center Farmers Market (Corte Madera, Wed 12pm to 5pm) Midweek option that is easy to navigate and less crowded than weekend markets. 🥕 Marin Civic Center Farmers Market (San Rafael, Sun 8am to 1pm) The main one. Bigger, busier, and worth it if you want the full farmers market experience. |
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