Best Things to Do in the North Bay This May

“M” is for May and this month means Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Weekend to mark the unofficial start of summer. And there’s more… movie festivals, too. 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

As for weather, get ready because here comes the sun… quite literally. The North Bay typically stays between 65 and high 70s this month.

Featured Photo: Courtesy of May Madness Car Show
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Photo: May Madness Facebook

Greg Borrelli's Annual Classic Car Show & Parade

It all started in 1986 with a small gathering of Greg Borrelli’s Hot Rod friends. Today there are several hundred classic cars and hot rods from the early 1920s to muscle cars of the early ’70s. Downtown San Rafael restaurants will be open for outside dining. Feel free to take a break and grab a bite!

More info: maymadnesssanrafael.com

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Photo: Tommy Lau

DocLands

Presented by the California Film Institute, DocLands Documentary Film Festival brings compelling stories and provocative insights behind them. DocLands Documentary Film Festival tickets are now available to purchase online or at the Smith Rafael Film Center. Prepare for the year’s best documentary films, special events, and discussions with filmmakers.

More info: doclands.com

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Photo: Mill Valley Music Festival

Mill Valley Music Festival

Marin County’s favorite music festival returns with an amazing lineup. Bring a lawn chair, a hat, and a refillable water bottle to the field behind the Mill Valley Community Center and celebrate the return of live music in a festival format outdoors.

More info: millvalleymusicfest.com

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Photo: Courtesy of Bellina Caetano

Mother's Day

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Photo: Courtesy of Mountain Play

The Mountain Play

The Mountain Play Association presents one of Broadway’s most popular fairytale musicals in their tree-lined outdoor theater on top of Mount Tamalpais.

More info: mountainplay.org

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Photo: Courtesy of Presidio Trust

Memorial Day

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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.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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