San Rafael Annual Events
Downtown energy, art fairs, and family‑friendly gatherings.
San Rafael Annual Events
Downtown energy, art fairs, and family‑friendly gatherings.
A Street & Fifth Avenue, Downtown San Rafael · Art / Festival / Family
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Go on Saturday morning when the paintings are still in progress and the Madonnari are at their most talkative
Downtown San Rafael / Marin Center / Marin Art and Garden Center · Holiday / Community / Winter
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Make the Holiday of Lights & Winter Wonderland on Shop Small Saturday a full-day outing, arrive downtown by noon to explore the shops
San Rafael's West End (Fourth Street, F–G) · Music / Street Party / Free
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Come early for a patio or sidewalk table, then walk the block between sets.
Downtown San Rafael (Art Works Downtown corridor) · Art / Walk / Free
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Start at Art Works Downtown, then walk Fourth Street before dinner. If West End Fridays overlap the same night later in the season
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium parking lot, San Rafael · Market / Food
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Get there close to 8:00 AM on busy weeks. If you also shop the Sunday Civic Center market
Marin Civic Center parking lot, San Rafael · Market / Food
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Make a short list before you enter so you are not wandering at noon with melting berries. Coffee first, produce second, flowers last so they ride home on top.