All across Marin and Sonoma, spring festivals and events are popping up, dovetailing with the sunny spring weather—and many of them happening outdoors or in nature. Here are the best things to do in the North Bay this April.
You can also get out on one of the many stellar hiking trails in the North Bay. And we’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in the North Bay including museums, cultural events and food tours and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in the North Bay, and if you’re planning a weekend, the best places to stay.
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Through April
April means spring flowers, and Marin’s open space promises them in abundance. Marin County Parks hosts multiple guided wildflower hikes throughout April, including trails on Ring Mountain, Mount Burdell/Olompais, Rock Spring and Baltimore Canyon.
April 12
At simultaneous events happening at the Bon Air Center in Greenbrae and at Pini Ace Hardware in Novato, the University of California’s master gardeners holds their annual sale of tomato starts specially bred to thrive in the North Bay’s environment. Get in early to choose your favorites amongst sixteen-plus varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Pro Tip: Come early! This event often sells out the seedlings quickly.
April 19
A longstanding tradition that recognizes Petaluma as the onetime butter and eggs capital of the region, this daylong event celebrates the area’s agricultural history. It starts out with a parade full of proud farmers, local businesses and plenty of costumed characters, followed by streets full of vendors, live music and quirky events like the Cutest Little Chick Contest, a light-hearted competition where parents dress up their babies in chicken costumes. It’s cracked up to be a great time!
April 19
For many, Sausalito is ground-zero for candy-filled egg treasure hunters at the city’s annual Easter egg hunt. Even grownups can get in on the action during the 21-and-over adult egg hunt, with more than $3000 in prizes from local businesses and restaurants to be found. Festivities include a pre-hunt parade and a fiercely competitive Easter bonnet contest. Word on the street is the Easter Bunny makes an appearance, too!
April 25 - 27
The Point Reyes National Seashore has recorded more than 490 bird species living in or passing through its bounds. Fittingly, birders love the park, and community members strive to protect its unique natural environment that’s home to organisms of all kinds. Support the park by turning out for three days of field events and activities. The festival benefits Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC) and its work sustaining Marin’s environment and biodiversity.
April 26
A Celtic musical adventure at Dominican University’s Angelico Hall in San Rafael, this performance will transport you to Scotland with the sound of 65+ musicians playing fiddle, cello, guitar, percussion and more. Renowned fiddler Alasdair Fraser leads the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers ensemble in a program of soul-stirring, family-friendly tunes.
Event Venues
Looking to see what’s happening right now in the North Bay? Our comprehensive list of venues below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.
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