Category: City News

San Rafael Hosts November Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon

This week’s Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon at the San Rafael Community Center brought together over 230 people from across the community. The focus of this event was warm clothing and preparing for the colder months. With the recent rain and chilly weather in San Rafael, participants shared how grateful they were to … Continued

Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2025

Park & Recreation Commission Receives Update on Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation The City of San Rafael has released its annual update on the implementation of the Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap adopted in 2023 to guide park improvements, recreation programming, and long-term investment in the City’s park and … Continued

City of San Rafael, Trust for Public Land and County of Marin Secure Future Canal Neighborhood Park, Unlocking Decades-Long Community Vision  

Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a  waterfront park and community gateway designed to … Continued

Shop Local on Shop Small Saturday!

Join us for Shop Small Saturday on November 29, 2025! Since 2010, San Rafael has embraced Shop Small Saturday as a way to celebrate the unique shops, eateries, makers, and services that make our downtown vibrant during the holiday shopping season! This year, Shop Small Saturday also marks the official kickoff of our 4th Annual … Continued

Join Us for the 2025 Holiday of Lights Winter Wonderland

Holiday of Lights: Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 5–7PM | Downtown San Rafael at City Plaza Kick off the season at Downtown San Rafael’s Holiday of Lights: Winter Wonderland – a festive community gathering featuring the annual holiday tree lighting, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and joyful entertainment for all ages. Bundle up and … Continued

Join Us for High Tide Day 2025

Come join your neighbors and local scientists to document the highest tides of the year! Teams will use community science kits to explore how low-lying spots along the waterfront are affected by these extreme tides, also known as king tides. Measure flooding and take pictures alongside local experts, including guests from the Exploratorium! San Rafael … Continued

Winter 2025-2026 City Holiday Closures

  Happy Holidays!   City Hall and all non-safety services will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. For this winter, City Hall and most offices will be closed to the public but available for appointments upon request from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026 (Recreation centers … Continued

City Council Proclaims November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month

  On November 3, 2025, the San Rafael City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. The City acknowledges the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria as a sovereign nation, consisting of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. We express our gratitude for their continued contributions to the cultural, … Continued

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