Among the North Bay’s best things to do in June, you’ll find that most take advantage of the region’s great weather and beautiful surroundings. And, of course, June has a host of holidays, celebrations and county fairs to round out the calendar.
We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in the North Bay including museums, cultural events, food tours, athletic events, hikes 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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June 7 and 8
This free event spanning several blocks of Grant Avenue in downtown Novato is the community’s biggest event of the year, with multiple vendors and plenty of live music, including Bay Area favorite Tainted Love.
June 8
America’s oldest trail race treads well-traveled paths from the city of Mill Valley to the beach in Bolinas. Serious runners can consider joining the race, and anybody looking for a fun morning can cheer on the competitors along the way. Not up for a 7.4-mile race with 2,200 feet of elevation gain and loss? Consider hiking the Dipsea trail, or any combination of paths through the Mt. Tam system, at your own pace during June. Many trails are shaded by forest — great for an early summer outing.
June 15
During select Sundays of the year, the West Point Inn, a quaint lodge at the top of Mt. Tam, serves up a tasty pancake breakfast. You’ll need to earn those calories first by hiking or biking to the inn, which can take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours, but you will be handsomely rewarded with fluffy pancakes and gorgeous bay views! We recommend that you (and Dad) get a head start, since breakfast is first-come-first-serve from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 21
Say hello to the Good News Bear, the mascot of Marin City’s annual Juneteenth community festival. This day honors African American history and the end of slavery — all while having a great time with music, food, a market of African goods and tons of family fun.
Fridays throughout summer
You can plan your romantic getaway to Sausalito around this free concert series. Jazz and Blues by the Bay runs every Friday through mid-September, bringing all flavors of jazz and jams to the bayside Gabrielson Park. Interested parties can purchase reservations at tables for individual shows or the whole season. June’s concerts promise blues groups, swampy tonk and more, so get your dancing shoes on and bring a couple blankets — one for sitting down and another for bundling up. (No concert on Friday, July 4)
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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