
Holiday & Winter Traditions
Lighted harbors, tree lightings, and community rituals that close the year.
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Holiday & Winter Traditions
Lighted harbors, tree lightings, and community rituals that close the year.
Sausalito Waterfront / Richardson Bay ยท Holiday / Waterfront
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Arrive early to secure parking and a clear waterfront viewing spot before sunset. Layer up, bring a warm drink
Countywide (Sausalito, San Rafael, Novato, San Anselmo, Mill Valley, Tiburon, West Marin) ยท Holiday / Community / Winter
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Build your own Marin County tree lighting tour across the first two weekends of December. San Anselmo and Novato both typically fall on the first Saturday
Downtown San Rafael / Marin Center / Marin Art and Garden Center ยท 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
Marin Civic Center parking lot, San Rafael ยท 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.
Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium parking lot, San Rafael ยท 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 Country Mart, Larkspur Landing ยท Market / Food / Family
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Do a full market loop before you buy, then grab lunch on site so you are not hauling produce through a second destination. If you want a quieter shop
Corte Madera Town Center Courtyard ยท Market / Food
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Go late morning for the calmest shopping, or after lunch if you are already at Town Center.