Marin Blog
Marin Festival and Holiday Collection
This is a special selection of blog posts that share a single topic of festivals and holidays in Marin County.
Marin County is truly a destination for all seasons. Find your favorite festival and holiday in this collection of blogs, and come celebrate with us.

The Best Easter Celebrations in Marin County
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020 by MCVB Staff
On March 16, the public health officers of seven Bay Area jurisdictions, including Marin, issued a legal order directing residents to shelter at home for three weeks beginning March 17. The order limits activity, travel...[Read More]

Celebrating Moms in Marin
Posted Monday, March 2, 2020 by MCVB Staff
On March 16, the public health officers of seven Bay Area jurisdictions, including Marin, issued a legal order directing residents to shelter at home for three weeks beginning March 17. The order limits activity, travel...[Read More]

Experience the Romance of Marin County
Posted Monday, February 3, 2020 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
While the holidays are a great time to reconnect with friends and family, don’t forget to pay extra attention to your special someone. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, now is the...[Read More]

'Tis the Season for Music and Merriment in Marin
Posted Friday, November 1, 2019 by MCVB Staff
By John Egan
Known as the “sunny side of the Golden Gate Bridge,” Marin County is truly a destination for all seasons. And for the holidays, Marin is ho-ho-hosting festivities that’ll bring you plenty of music...[Read More]

Unique Holiday Gifts in Marin County
Posted Thursday, October 10, 2019 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to start shopping for that special gift for your special someone. From delicious pastries and personalized fragrances to one-of-a-kind antiques, your friends and...[Read More]

Enter for Free Tickets to the Marin County Fair
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2018 by MCVB Staff
Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to The Marin County Fair
Marin's favorite Summer event is back! Spend a day in the sun riding carnival rides, playing games and checking out the over...[Read More]

Celebrate Marin's Earth Day Throughout the Year
Posted Thursday, April 26, 2018 by MCVB Staff
By Joe Kukura
The whole planet celebrates Earth Day on April 22, but Earth Day is actually every day! Even though the 22nd has come and gone, there are still activities to participate in throughout the...[Read More]

Plan Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Getaway in Marin County
Posted Monday, January 15, 2018 by MCVB Staff
Plan Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Getaway in Marin County
By John Egan
A box of candy and a bouquet of flowers is one way to show love for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. But why not break...[Read More]

Romance in Marin County: Find Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Getaway
Posted Monday, January 8, 2018 by MCVB Staff
By Whitney Butler
The holidays can be taxing, and sometimes New Year’s resolutions incite more anxiety than change. This year, why not focus on what really matters? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so ignite...[Read More]

Get into the Holiday Spirit in Marin
Posted Friday, December 22, 2017 by MCVB Staff
Getting festive in Marin is easy and fun with the following holiday happenings:
Twirl and swirl
Ice-skating has returned to Northgate Mall with Marin on Ice, Marin’s only holiday ice skating rink. This outdoor rink at Oak...[Read More]

Celebrate the Holidays With Events and Festivities in Marin
Posted Monday, December 4, 2017 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
Whether you’re a Northern California local or visiting for the first time, there are countless ways to celebrate the holiday season day and night in Marin. From magical tea parties fit for...[Read More]

Last-Minute Labor Day Weekend Activities in Marin
Posted Monday, August 28, 2017 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
Summer’s not over just yet! Soak up the sun, sand and surf this year (and maybe even stop to shop) in Marin County, where you’ll have your pick of activities. From horseback...[Read More]

The Best Ways to Celebrate Easter in Marin
Posted Thursday, March 30, 2017 by MCVB Staff
By Megan Eileen McDonough
Spring is definitely cause to celebrate in Marin County. The vibrant wildflowers are in full bloom, and the elusive Easter Bunny will soon make his appearance.
In anticipation of the Easter...[Read More]

Romantic Escapes
Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2017 by MCVB Staff
Valentine's Day is February 14 and there’s no better place in the San Francisco area to celebrate romance than in scenic Marin County.
Romantic Dining
From steak houses to fine Italian, Marin offers an abundance of choices...[Read More]

Experience the Magic of the Holidays—Marin Style
Posted Monday, December 5, 2016 by MCVB Staff
By Whitney Butler
In 1899, the San Francisco Call, a newspaper that served the Bay Area between 1890 and 1913, reported some unusual winter news in Marin:
“Snow fell for over two hours yesterday throughout a large...[Read More]