What’s Happening A list of notable upcoming North Bay events
Hops and Vines Stroll in San Rafael
43rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
Movies in the Park in Mill Valley
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Concerts in the Plaza, Mill Valley
Aug. 23: 43rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach Point Reyes National Seashore invites everyone to the Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach on Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to all, with categories for children (14 and under), families and adults—each offering prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center, judging starts at noon and awards are presented at 3 p.m. Participants must use only natural materials found on the beach. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. No dogs are allowed. Bring a picnic and enjoy the day! For more information visit nps. gov/pore/planyourvisit/events_ sandsculpturecontest.htm
Sept. 5: Movies in the Park featuring ‘Inside Out 2’ Get ready for magical movie nights under the stars at Old Mill Park, 64 Cascade Drive in Mill Valley. The beloved Movies in the Park series continues with Inside Out 2 on Sept. 5, and The Little Mermaid on Oct. 3. Screenings begin at dusk, and there's no need to RSVP. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks (as no concessions will be sold). For more information visit cityofmillvalley.gov.
Sept. 6: Hops and Vines Stroll in Downtown San Rafael Celebrate Marin’s craft beer and premium wine at the Hops & Vines Stroll on Sept. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. along San Rafael’s Fourth Street corridor. Local breweries, taprooms and boutiques will offer wine and beer samples with light snacks. Tickets include tastings at every location—$35 in advance, $45 day-of. An onsite ticket booth will be located in the City Plaza at Court Street, 1000 Fourth St. in San Rafael. Must be 21-plus to sample. For more information visit downtownsanrafael.org .
Aug. 31: Concerts in the Plaza in Downtown Mill Valley Celebrate Mill Valley’s 125th anniversary with a Labor Day Weekend concert on Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a full day of live music featuring top Bay Area talent. The lineup includes Los Mendoza y Friends, Irefuse, Nancy Fawson & The Corner Pocket Band, Mark Karan's Buds, and Soji and the Afrobeat. This free event invites music lovers from across the region to join the festivities at the Mill Valley Downtown Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Ave. For full artist details and event updates, visit millvalleyarts.org.
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August 2025
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