According to Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau, October in Marin is packed with must-see events! Enjoy a unique night of golf at the Glowball Scramble at Peacock Gap Golf Club, celebrate maritime history at the Call of the Sea 40th Anniversary Gala, and get spooky at Halloween at Mill Valley Community Center.
Don’t miss the chance to make this October an unforgettable one in Marin!
French Favorites Night Every Wednesday at Petite Left Bank
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: Dinner from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us every Wednesday for a true taste of France with our “French Favorites” night! Indulge in a perfectly cooked Steak Frites for just $19.95, paired with crispy golden fries.
And don’t forget to start with our classic French Onion Soup—rich, savory, and just $5. It’s the ultimate French experience at a prix that can’t be beat.
Make Wednesday nights a new tradition!
Daily Olive Oil and Wine Tastings at McEvoy Ranch
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Surrounded by olive orchards, ponds, and wildlife, the views on our 550-acre estate are spectacular and relaxing. As you enter our Bunny Gate, you are immediately overcome by a sensation of being transported somewhere else. Located only 15 minutes from downtown Petaluma and less than an hour from San Francisco, our Ranch in Northern California is home to 50 acres of Tuscan olive trees nestled amongst natural ponds, coastal fog, and native wildlife. Visit us to experience the extraordinary beauty and serenity for yourself.
Dinner and a Show with HowellDevine at Rancho Nicasio
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: Music at 7:30pm
Joshua Howell (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and percussion savant, Pete Devine (drums, washboard), plus veteran upright bassist, Joe Kyle Jr. deftly mix Delta/Country Blues with wildly syncopated rhythms to create a rollicking present-day sound rooted in early blues. Their music stands in stark contrast to the typical blues heard in bars these days and would more likely be shaking the floors of a Southern juke joint some 70 years ago.
Glowball Scramble at Peacock Gap Golf Club
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 5L45pm – 10:30pm
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind golfing experience with our Glowball Scramble! Tee boxes, greens, flagsticks, and even the players will be lit up for this unforgettable night of golf.
Format: 9-hole shotgun, 4-person scramble (We’ll pair you up if you don’t have a full group.)
Cost: $90 per person and includes Green Fees, Your Own glow ball and necklace, a Taco Bar Dinner, 1 Draft Beer or Well Cocktail and prizes for the winning team.
Autumn Showcase at The Studio at Marin Art & Garden Center, October 11 – November 10, 2024
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am – 4:00pm
Visit The Studio to experience a new collaboration between these two leading Marin arts organizations, includes original works of art from painters, photographers, textile makers, print makers, and sculptors.
Opening Reception with wine & refreshments on Sunday, October 20 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
Honor System Pumpkin Patch at Marin Country Mart
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm Daily in October
Come to Marin Country Mart to buy local heirloom pumpkins at our Honor System Pumpkin Patch, open all day, every day from October 1st through October 31st. Choose traditional Howden jack-o’-lanterns for carving, or Cinderella Pumpkins, great for carving and delicious for eating. There’s also a large selection of specialty pumpkins in a range of colors – white to beige to green, striped green and orange, and some with warts! Pumpkin varieties include Musquee de Provence, Speckled Hound, and Marina Di Chioggia among others.
And don’t miss the locally grown GIANT pumpkin on display. It is jaw-dropping HUGE! Guess its weight for a prize. Submit your guesses at the Trading Post all month.
Location: There are two pumpkin patch locations: the entrance to Marin Country Mart by Starbucks and in front of the Trading Post.
Fresh Starts Chef Event with Hog Island Oysters at The Key Room
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Learn about the adventure of growing and cooking with oysters from the team at Hog Island Oyster Co., which started more than 40 years ago in Tomales Bay. Now known as one of the nation’s finest growers, Hog Island operates five restaurants that showcase their tasty products.
The evening will feature recipes from “The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood,” written with Chef John Ash, which was released in 2023. Menu details coming soon!
Call of the Sea 40th Anniversary Gala
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebrating 40 years of innovation and education under sail. Join us at our 40th Anniversary Gala and be part of our ongoing journey. Your support will help us continue making a lasting impact in the community.
Goblins Bootacular in San Anselmo
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 5:00pm
The 2024 Goblins’ BOOtacular is set for Friday, October 25th starting at 5:00pm on San Anselmo Avenue in spooky downtown San Anselmo. It is a fun, town-wide trick or treating event for those ages 11 years old and younger.
Dress in your most boo-tiful Halloween costume and join us for some traditional small town fun. Merchants and volunteers will be standing along San Anselmo Avenue between Woodland and Tamalpais to hand out goodies.
Halloween at Mill Valley Community Center
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Enjoy many fun and spooky trunks while Trunk or Treating! Make crafts and discover fun and creepy surprises! Join in the fun and wear your favorite costumes!
What is Trunk or Treat you ask? Trunk or Treat is a group of cars or booths, elaborately decorated for Halloween in the parking lot of the Mill Valley Community Center. Kids go from car to car/booth to booth for treats, games, and other Halloween fun! This is a free event.
Trick or Treat in Downtown Novato
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to trick or treat at Downtown Novato businesses!
Source: Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau