Marin for Kids 
Children and family activities in Marin County, California. Guide to family friendly living and things to do for kids in Marin.
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Summer's Almost Here, Come Cool Off at Marin Community Pools!
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 3:24pm. 164 Views, 0 Comments.
Summer's coming and with it brings months of abundant sunshine and warm weather (we hope soon!)... to Marin. Even if you live in San Francisco, you can come up north to have a real summer, and relax at one our community pools. Below is a list of towns with pools that are open to the public:
Kentfield
- College of
Marin: Kentfield Campus Pool
Physical Education Facility
835 College Avenue, Kentfield
(415) 457-8811
Opens: June 20 - August 14 : Monday-Friday 1:30-5:30 pm,
Saturday-Sunday noon-5 pm
Extended Fall Public Swim (August 20-September 25) Saturdays and Sundays only 1-6 pm
Drop-in Fees: Adults $5, children ages 13 & seniors $3 per day
Mill Valley
- Homestead
Valley Community Association Pool
315…
Why Residents of Marin County Love Living Here (Part 2)
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at 11:40am. 166 Views, 0 Comments.
As an east coast transplant, I love meeting new people and hearing why they love living in Marin County. I was able to catch up with a few more Marin residents, here's what they had to say:
I chose to live in Larkspur because of the convenience to the freeway. The town itself is filled with natural beauty and great trails for hiking. Larkspur is centrally located and has the best downtown area for shopping and eating at great restaurants. The weather is absolutely amazing and I can get to the East Bay to visit my family very easily. - Jocelyn, Larkspur
I love living in San Rafael, specifically the Dominican neighborhood because of the location to the college. It's a beautiful setting; I have Redwood trees in my backyard. I'm a 5 minute walk into…
Why Residents of Marin County Love Living Here
Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 9:40am. 282 Views, 0 Comments.
When deciding to move to Marin County from New York City a few years
ago, my husband and I knew we wanted to live in a place that was beautiful and
temperate all year round. Frankly, we were tired of the cold winters and
knowing our family would be growing we wanted to be somewhere very kid
friendly. A few years later, we are settled into San Rafael and couldn't
imagine our lives anywhere else. The ease of life whether it's going to the
park in the middle of winter, being close to shopping or going out to a great
dinner; it's all within our reach.
I joined a Mothers Club in Marin when my daughter was born and
was fortunate to meet many families who live in Marin for similar reasons. As a
Realtor, I felt it was important to blog why residents…
Montessori Schools in Marin - Your Options
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 10:40pm. 326 Views, 1 Comments.
Marin County offers several Montessori school options. Whether you are relocating to Marin with young children or have lived here a long time, but are in the process of researching Montessori options in Marin, thought I’d write a little bit about a few of the schools I have researched and know families whose children attend these schools.
Several Marin Montessori schools follow and are inspired by the principles of Association Montessori International. If you are a new resident in the area and decide to look and enroll your children in schools connected to the international Montessori school, consider Abbey Montessori, Montessori de Terra Linda and Marin Montessori.
Montessori schools in Marin provide…
The Stapleton Nutcracker - Coming to San Rafael this Weekend!
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 8:23pm. 259 Views, 0 Comments.
I have always loved the month of December; it's the start of the holiday season. There's no better way to celebrate than with a trip to see the Nutcracker. Now in its 23rd year, the Stapleton Ballet production features the story of Clara and her wild adventures with the Nutcracker. With new choreography and costumes, the stage will ignite with vibrance and excitement. Over 150 dancers from the Stapleton School of the Performing Arts will engage audience members young and old. It's sure to be an amazing way to spend the weekend.
Event info: 4 performances. 1pm and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday December 3 and 4, 2011
Event Location: Marin Civic Center - 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903
How to get tickets: Click here for details
Got extra Halloween candy??
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 12:23am. 220 Views, 0 Comments.
What to do with all that extra candy your kids have hauled home from the Trick or Treating festivities?
Sell it to your local dentist, that's what!
Seriously, if you're in Marin, here's the spot to unload the candy, keep the cavities at bay and do something sweet for the troops that are overseas via Operation Gratitude.
Nichols Orthodontics, Inc1321 S. Eliseo Drive
Greenbrae, CA, 94904
Phone: (415) 461-9755
Email: info@nicholsorthodontics.com
www.nicholsorthodontics.com
To find your local candy buy back dentist, visit http://www.halloweencandybuyback.com/
Hope you and yours had a boo-tiful Halloween!
Marin County Upcoming Kid-Oriented Halloween Events
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at 10:26am. 280 Views, 0 Comments.
If you are looking for something festive to do with your kids in these final few days until Halloween - maybe something a little bit spooky, sweet, something to elicit giggles and gasps - our family-friendly county of Marin is abundant with options. And it's nice that not only do they tend to be fun, but many are free to attend, including most of the ones listed below:
Farm-Hosted Pumpkin Patches
If you are up for a change in your pumpkin patch experience, and haven't been to one of the farm-hosted pumpkin patches, you should consider going to one. Your kids will be in for a treat, as they trade the bouncy house of parking lot-variety pumpkin patches for something different - a hay maze, hay ride, tractor ride and/or a giant haystack…
Sausalito Discovery Museum - Witches' and Wizard's school this weekend in Marin
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 at 9:02pm. 224 Views, 0 Comments.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend with the kids? The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito transformed itself into a SPOOKALICIOUS wonderland appropriate for the little ones to delight in games, attractions and live entertainment. That's right, there are pony rides, train rides, as well as the spookalicious and not-scary Haunted Pier. And who can resist the witches' and wizard's school? Maybe the petting zoo animals will be dressed up? For more information click on the link above.
San Rafael's Annual West End Neighborhood Block Party - September 18th
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 5:42pm. 408 Views, 0 Comments.
The West End Neighborhood Association celebrates National Neighborhood Day each year with a Block Party on the shortest street in the West End....Neame. We block off the street, bring in the Sponge Bob Jumpee House, Tim Bowen, West End Neighbor and owner of Play-Well Teknologies sets up a Lego's corner, neighbor and FBI agent, who shall remain anonymous, is a whiz with the balloon animals and It's It ice cream sandwiches are provided compliments of neighbor, Jay Bellin. It's an all-star cast of neighbors young and old alike who come together to volunteer their time to man the barbecue grill, sell raffle tickets to the Giants vs. Colorado Rockies game, make signs and help set up and tear…
Labor Day Weekend in Marin County-What Shall We Do?
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 9:02am. 724 Views, 0 Comments.
Deck Views from Mill Valley, California
Ahhh, Labor Day. Cue the sad music as it marks the end of summer, and then cue the song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" as we celebrate the children heading back to school.
I have compiled a list, a "One Last Hurrah" list if you will, of things that you and your family can do this Labor Day weekend throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
If you are looking for something you can do without the kids, check out Sonoma Wine Country Weekend in the beautiful Sonoma Valley. This event is always one for the books!
If the kids have been begging you to go to a movie, try Creek Park, on the 400 block of Sir Francis Drake Blvd., in San Anselmo.…