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Library Events

Sep
17
Wed
10:30 am Northgate Storytime
Northgate Storytime
Sep 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Northgate Storytime @ Northgate Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
1:00 pm Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help @ Northgate Library
Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our …read more
2:00 pm Zentangle with Romi Marks
Zentangle with Romi Marks
Sep 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Zentangle with Romi Marks @ Online via Zoom video conferencing
Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. …read more
Sep
18
Thu
10:30 am Pickleweed Storytime
Pickleweed Storytime
Sep 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Pickleweed Storytime @ Pickleweed Library
Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories at our weekly storytimes, followed by Stay & Play. Storytimes will be outside …read more
Sep
19
Fri
10:30 am Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cue...
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cue...
Sep 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central @ Downtown Library
Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Ven a cantar, rimar, y …read more

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Cyclists compete in the Sunset Criterium bike race in Downtown San Rafael

West End Block Party

Sep 19 2025

Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss...

Porchfest

Sep 21 2025

San Rafael PorchFest is an annual music event held on porches throughout the historic Gerstle Park Neighborhood that brings San Rafael and neighboring communities together for a day of fun, music, laughter and community building. Hosted in Gerstle Park, one of San Rafael's oldest and most cherished neighborhoods, PorchFest draws thousands of attendees and dozens...

West End Block Party

Sep 26 2025

Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss...

Movies in the Park

Sep 26 2025

Gerstle Park

Movies in the Park Friday, September 26, 2025 | 10 minutes after sunset Gerstle Park | 201 San Rafael Ave Grab a blanket and join us for family-friendly films under the stars! Each screening is free and begins 10 minutes after sunset—perfect for a cozy night out in the neighborhood. - Movie Information -  ...

Downtown San Rafael Hops and Vines Stroll

Sep 27 2025

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the 5th Annual Hops & Vines (& Spirits) Stroll, where you can sample the finest local beer, wine, spirits, and cider inside participating shops along 4th Street in Downtown San Rafael. Discover unique flavors, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and explore the heart of our city while tasting your way through...

Mill Valley Film Festival

Oct 2 2025

Each year the festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers, representing more than 50 countries. Screening sections include World Cinema; US Cinema; Valley of the Docs; Children’s FilmFest; a daily shorts program; and Active Cinema, MVFF’s activist films initiative. Festival guests also enjoy Tributes, Spotlights, and Galas throughout. About the California Film Institute: The nonprofit California Film...

West End Block Party

Oct 3 2025

Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss...

2nd Friday Art Walk

Oct 10 2025

Downtown

Free to the public, enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, and more on the second Friday of each month. Anchored by the Art Works Downtown galleries and studio tour, the 2nd Friday Art Walk connects art venues throughout downtown San Rafael for an evening of inspiration and community!

West End Block Party

Oct 10 2025

Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-October, the vibrant stretch from F to G Streets transforms into a lively celebration from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy eight unforgettable Fridays filled with music and community spirit, all generously sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. Don’t miss...

Películas en el parque (Movies in the Park)

Oct 10 2025

Pickleweed Park

Películas en el parque (Movies in the Park) Viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2025 | 10 minutos después de la puesta del sol Pickleweed Park | 50 Canal Street ¡Trae una manta y acompáñanos para disfrutar de películas familiares bajo las estrellas! Cada función es gratuita y comienza 10 minutos después de la puesta del...

Movies in the Park

Oct 24 2025

Terra Linda Park

Movies in the Park Friday, October 24, 2025 | 10 minutes after sunset Terra Linda Park | 670 Del Ganado Rd Grab a blanket and join us for family-friendly films under the stars! Each screening is free and begins 10 minutes after sunset—perfect for a cozy night out in the neighborhood. - Movie Information -...

37th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Nov 1 2025

Albert J. Boro Community Center

The 37th Annual Dia de los Muertos- “Day of the Dead” celebration will be held on Saturday, November 1 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Albert J. Boro Community Center located on 50 Canal Street, San Rafael. The event kicks off at 3:00 pm with family art activities, music, face painting for children,...

2nd Friday Art Walk

Nov 14 2025

Downtown

Free to the public, enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, and more on the second Friday of each month. Anchored by the Art Works Downtown galleries and studio tour, the 2nd Friday Art Walk connects art venues throughout downtown San Rafael for an evening of inspiration and community!

2nd Friday Art Walk

Dec 12 2025

Downtown

Free to the public, enjoy galleries, open studios, art exhibits, and more on the second Friday of each month. Anchored by the Art Works Downtown galleries and studio tour, the 2nd Friday Art Walk connects art venues throughout downtown San Rafael for an evening of inspiration and community!

Upcoming Meetings

Park & Recreation Commission – September 18, 2025 (Cancelled)

Sep 18 2025

Park & Recreation Commission - September 18, 2025 (Cancelled)

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