Thursday, October 22
A free monthly caregiver support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the West Room of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Come talk, get support, and explore resources for caregivers of all ages and circumstances. Facilitated by Leslie Franklin and Karen Votes. RSVP to (415) 235.6288 or [email protected].
“The Power of Photography in Conservation,” a conversation between environmental writer Ken Brower and wildlife photographer and cinematographer Matthew Polvorosa Kline, takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. online, presented by Turtle Island Restoration Network. Free. Register at https://seaturtles.org/event/webinar-the-power-of-photography-in-conservation.
A wine tasting with Comstock Wines takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mable’s at the Lodge at Marconi, in Marshall.
The Botanical Bus visits the West Marin Multi-Services Center from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Spanish-language wellness workshop focused on growing sprouts at home. Register by calling Judith at (707) 321.1096.
A Valley voters forum starts with a community potluck at 6 p.m. at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Learn about key propositions and local races, ask questions, and share your perspective. Lasagna provided; bring a dish to share.
An open mic hosted by Olright starts at 7 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon.
Tatum’s Muse plays at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon.
Friday, October 23
The Marin Agricultural Land Trust hosts a hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Black Mountain Ranch, outside Point Reyes Station. $30 suggested donation. Register at www.malt.org/events/.
Danny Montana plays a free happy hour show at 5 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon.
A Halloween kick-off party for fourth through eighth graders takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LOFT at Lagunitas Community School. Featuring costume and donut-eating contests and more. For information, email Lori at [email protected].
A Cabaret Soirée featuring entertainment by student performers and catering by Debonair Events starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center. $50 tickets, which include dinner and a drink and raise funds for Theater Arts Workshop, are at www.eventbrite.com.
Miracle Mule plays a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $22.
Jack Carek Band and Give Me a Dollar play at 8 p.m. at the Dance Palace. $20 tickets at www.dancepalace.org.
Richard Turgeon & RT3 play ’90s rock at 8 p.m. at the Old Western. $5.
Big Dog and Good Friends play at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. $15.
The Soultronics play at 8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10.
Saturday, October 24
An annual rummage sale fundraiser for the St. Cecilia and St. Mary Parishes takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s (450 W. Cintura Ave.), in Lagunitas. Free coffee and lemonade for shoppers.
A babysitter training course with CPR and first aid takes takes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodacre Improvement Club. For ages 9 to 15. $235. Details and registration at www.woodacreimprovementclub.com/event/9xDgJzzhFZ.
The Marin Agricultural Land Trust hosts a hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Black Mountain Ranch, outside Point Reyes Station. $30 suggested donation. Register at www.malt.org/events/.
A free workshop on the financial incentives available for purchasing a new or used electric vehicle takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Point Reyes Library. Presented by Annika Osborn from Cool the Earth and sponsored by West Marin Climate Action.
The Agents of Change play from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon.
The Turf Cutters and Friends play traditional Irish music from 1 to 4 p.m. in Toby’s Feed Barn.
A Yoga and Art Playdate with Amanda takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Point Reyes Yoga. $98. Details and registration at www.eventcreate.com/e/yoga-and-art-playdate-in-po.
An opening reception for an exhibit of works by MaryEllen Hackett takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Dance Palace lobby.
A celebration of life for Trevor starts at 2 p.m. at 160 Evergreen, in Bolinas (or at the community center if raining). Wear Jamaican colors, bring a potluck dish and memories. No dogs.
A family-friendly Halloween celebration starts at 3 p.m. at West Marin Landscape Nursery (54 B St.), in Point Reyes Station. Featuring pumpkin carving, photos with a giant pumpkin, goodie bags, a raffle, caramel apples, and an outdoor spooky movie at sunset.
An opening reception for “Commune Shows: Marina Contro and Noah Cohen” takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Blunk Space, in Point Reyes Station. Wine and tequila served. The exhibition runs through Jan. 2.
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood play a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $30.
The Good Bad plays at 8 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. $10.
Dead & Breakfast plays a free Grateful Dead tribute show at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s, in Bolinas.
Sunday, October 25
The Marin Tracking Club meets at 8:30 a.m. on the front porch of Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station. Come explore sites in the Point Reyes National Seashore or nearby locations.
Fire Safety Day 2026 features fire extinguisher training, helicopter demonstrations, an oven fire extinguishment demo, Smokey Bear, address-sign making, information about the disaster council, kids fire house and engine rides, and much more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bolinas firehouse. Extinguisher servicing starts at 11 a.m.
Marin County Parks and Point Reyes Adventure Co. offer a free kayak and stand-up paddle board event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White House Pool. Boards and boats provided for 30 minutes per person; light refreshments and lawn games. Sign up at www.parks.marincounty.gov/discoverlearn/events-calendar.
A Hallow-Marine Carnival takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the College of Marin’s Bolinas Field Station (72 Wharf Road). Featuring a kids’ costume contest, pumpkin decorating, and a zombie walk on the beach.
An annual rummage sale fundraiser for the St. Cecilia and St. Mary Parishes takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s (450 W. Cintura Ave.), in Lagunitas. Free coffee and lemonade for shoppers.
A community protest to end the Israeli genocide in Gaza takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays at the intersection of Levee Road and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Bring a sign, a flag, a keffiya, and a chair if you like.
Pumpkin carving with Marin County rangers takes place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Point Reyes playground. Carving tools and some pumpkins provided. Register at www.parks.marincounty.gov/discoverlearn/events-calendar.s
“Sharing Stories—An Oral History Panel About Food and Cultural Change in the 1970s and Beyond” start at 2 p.m. at the Dance Palace. Historian Dewey Livingston will lead a double panel discussion with Dennis and Sandy Dierks, Sally Gale, Heidi Gregory, Nancy Hemmingway, Gene Ptak, Nick Whitney, Connie and Dan Morse, and Lisa Doron. Free, but registration required at www.dancepalace.org/events.
Celtic harpist and storyteller Patrick Ball performs at 3 p.m. at St. Columba’s, in Inverness. $30 tickets, or $25 for seniors, at www.stcolumbasinverness.org/music-series-patrick-ball.
The Patrick Winningham Band plays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. $10.
John Varn plays solo piano at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls.
The LoWatters play at 5 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio.
The DoRiaN Mode Duo plays from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tony’s Seafood, in Marshall.
Monday, October 26
The Rollin’ Root produce truck sells farmers’ market produce at the following locations: Route One Bakery in Tomales from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Hog Island Oyster Farm from 11:30 a.m. to noon, and Walnut Place in Point Reyes Station from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The West Marin Community Services food pantry is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but is closed from noon to 1 p.m., on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, in Point Reyes Station. Bring your own bag or box.
A West Marin Community Vaccine & Wellness Day takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bolinas Community Center. Featuring free vaccinations and vision, blood pressure, and mental health screenings. Organized by the West Marin Resiliency Team.
The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District board meets at 4 p.m. Information at www.stinsonbeachfire.org.
Author Emily Ogden and Point Reyes Books owner Stephen Sparks discuss Emily’s new book, “Darkness Becomes Bright: On the Brief Life and Immortal Art of Edgar Allan Poe” at 5 p.m. on Zoom. Register at www.ptreyesbooks.com/upcoming-events.
A meeting on parking and traffic in Point Reyes Station takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Marin School, hosted by Marin County’s Department of Public Works. Come share your ideas about how to make things better,
A new hatha flow yoga class with Trishna Horvath takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at West Marin Landscape Nursery. $15 to $25 sliding-scale donations.
Tuesday, October 27
The Day of the Dead community altar is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Oct. 31 in the Dance Palace Church Space. Bring a photo, flowers, or memento, but no food. Hosted by the Todos Santos Planning Committee.
An LGBTQ+ senior support group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on fourth Tuesdays at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center. Bring your lunch.
A West Marin Community Vaccine & Wellness Day takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bolinas Community Center, offering vaccinations and vision, blood pressure, and mental health screenings. Organized by the West Marin Resiliency Team.
A ribbon cutting for two new community-serving vehicles, the Health and Human Services outreach van and the Marin County Library’s Bibliocoaster, starts at 4 p.m. at the Dance Palace. Featuring local and county leaders, food, and vehicle tours.
Vivienne Verdon Roe reads from her memoir-in-process, “Something’s Burning,” at 4 p.m. at the Bolinas Library.
Donovan Patrick Walsh plays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Nick’s Cove, in Marshall.
An El Nino Town Hall with Supervisor Dennis Rodoni starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center and online. Bring your questions. To participate virtually, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-marin-el-nino-town-hall-tickets-2003433888692
A storytelling night hosted by Anna Barker takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Listen or share a five-minute story from your own experience.
Wednesday, October 28
The Rotary Club of West Marin meets at 8:30 a.m. in Toby’s Feed Barn Gallery to discuss upcoming events and projects. All are welcome.
The Learning Bus visits Tomales Elementary School from 9 to 10:30 a.m. with bilingual storytime, songs, games, art projects and more for children age 5 and under.
“Our Genuinely Unprecedented Moment in History,” a conversation with Richard Tarnas and host Michael Lerner, takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Commonweal and online. Details and registration at https://tns.commonweal.org/podcasts/our-unprecedented-moment.
Commonweal’s quarterly community potluck starts at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Bring a dish to share; drinks and dessert provided. RSVP to [email protected].
“Everyone at the Table,” a community meal, takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bolinas School. Featuring dinner, dessert, and music. $10 suggested donation. Bus service available; see the schedule in the Hearsay News.
The Bolinas Fire Protection District board meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the fire station. Information at www.bolinasfire.org/board-meetings-1.
Distortion Therapy plays covers at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Salon.
Thursday, October 29
Point Reyes core tracking class with Richard Vacha meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Point Reyes Station. $50. For information and registration, email [email protected].
The Learning Bus visits Papermill Creek Children’s Corner from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with bilingual storytime, songs, games, art projects and more for children age 5 and under.
“Ancestor Stories,” a free autumn retreat, takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Church, in Inverness. Led by Elizabeth River and Susan Page Tillett; sponsored by West Marin Senior Services. To register, email [email protected].
A West Marin Community Vaccine & Wellness Day takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Tomales Town Hall, offering vaccinations and vision, blood pressure, and mental health screenings. Organized by the West Marin Resiliency Team.
“Innovation in the Field: UC Davis at Black Mountain Ranch,” an evening in support of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,” takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Black Mountain Ranch. Details and registration at https://registration.ucdavis.edu/Item/Details/1429.
A community café hosted by West Marin Food Systems and the West Marin Chamber of Commerce takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon, in Bolinas. Join a conversation about connection, collaboration, and inclusive economic opportunity in West Marin. Register at https://linktr.ee/wmfoodsystems.
Stormbirds play Americana at 7 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. Free.
Friday, October 30
The Learning Bus visits the San Geronimo Valley Community Center from 10 to 11:15 a.m. with bilingual storytime, songs, games, art projects and more for children age 5 and under.
The Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with weekend pizza, barbecue, shaved ice, hayrides and pony rides, a bouncy slide, live music, and more.
A new ballet class begins today from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bolinas Community Center. For information, email [email protected].
A Valley Blues Brothers Halloween party starts at 5:30 p.m. at Giaco’s Valley Roadhouse, in San Geronimo.
“Noche de Baile” takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center. Featuring music by the local Mexican band Tamborazo Altera2, appetizers and desserts prepared by neighbors, a kids’ zone, and costume contests for kids and adults. Hosted by the West Marin Organizing Project. RSVP at https://pp.events/bBAWPqpa.
Freestone Peaches plays for a dinner show at 7:30 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $30.
Beso Negro plays at 8:30 p.m. at the Papermill Creek Saloon. $10.
Meerna, Paul Spring, and Steven Van Betten play a triple bill at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s, in Bolinas. $15.
Epicenter Sound System presents a Halloween costume party at 9 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. $10, or $15 after 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 31
Happy Halloween!
A Point Reyes core tracking class with Richard Vacha meets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Point Reyes Station. $50. For information and registration, email [email protected].
Jerry Hannan and the HalloWeeners play at 4 p.m. at the Western. $10 to $20 donations.
A Halloween party at the Tomales Town Hall starts at 5 p.m. with dinner catered by Tinder and Twine, dancing to DJ E. Live, and drinks. $25 for dancing only tickets, $50 for dinner too, by reservation only at TomalesTownHall.org/events.
“Witches Brews & Stews,” a family Halloween event, takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. at Toby’s Feed Barn. Free soup for trick-or-treaters, and Pt. Reyes Mexican Grill will be open late.
A Halloween Masquerade Ball with Beautiful Hang Gang featuring April and Monroe Grisman starts at 8 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio. $25.
Forest Jam Band’s Halloween Party starts at 8 p.m. at Papermill Creek Saloon, in Forest Knolls. $10.
Halloween After Dark at Due West takes place from 8 p.m. to midnight, in Olema. Featuring live music, a costume contest, special cocktails, late-night bites, dancing, and more. Reservations at www.olemahouse.com/holiday-happenings.
Space Suit’s Halloween Bash with DJ Kansas starts at 8:30 p.m. at Smiley’s Saloon. $10.
Sunday, November 1
Daylight savings time ends.
A Dia de Los Muertos community altar is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Bolinas Community Center.
A paddle, talk, and book signing with naturalist Obi Kauffman starts at 10 a.m. at Miller Boat Launch and continues at Straus Home Ranch. $145 for the whole experience or $30 for the talk and plant-based refreshments. Presented by Kayak + Connect. Details and registration at https://kayakandconnect.com/events/obi-kaufmann
Toluma Farms hosts a guided group tour of the milking parlor, creamery, and pastures, with hikes and a tasting, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Tomales. Register at https://toluma-farms.square.site.
“Step Into the Past: An Exhibition Unveiling, Cheesemaking Panel & Open House” take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tomales Regional History Center. Featuring a panel, “A Wedge of Cheese, A Sense of Place, a Chapter in History,” with representatives of the Straus Home Ranch, Tomales Farmstead Creamery, and Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery and moderated by writer Carin Jacobs at 2 p.m.
Cole Panther plays at 2 p.m. at the Old Western Saloon. Then, Dead on Sundaze, featuring Scott Guberman & Friends, plays at 5 p.m. $10.
BackpOrchEstra plays at 4 p.m. at Rancho Nicasio.
A Dia de los Angelitos celebration takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Third Street, in Point Reyes Station.