Fall Events in Marin County

By Kirsten Arnett, Development Coordinator

September 22, 2025

As autumn settles over Marin, our local farms and open spaces are alive with activity. It’s harvest season — from apples and pumpkins to wine and cheese — and a perfect time to explore the vibrant food, fiber, and natural landscapes that define this region. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly pumpkin patch, a guided hike on MALT-protected ranchland, or a cozy cheese tasting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall.

The beautiful vistas of MALT-protected land you’ll encounter as you explore the region help support our thriving agricultural community, sustain biodiverse habitats, and connect us to our local food and fiber producers. We hope you enjoy all the events Marin’s open spaces and working lands have to offer.

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Farm Visits and Tastings in Marin

View the days and times of weekly farmers’ markets hosted by the Agricultural Institute of Marin around the Bay Area as well as this list of farmers’ markets sorted by the day of the week.

• Sundays: Marin Farmers Market at Civic Center, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Sundays: Chileno Valley Ranch U-Pick, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Petaluma
• Saturdays: Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Saturdays through November: Point Reyes Farmers’ Market at Toby’s Feed Barn
• Sept 26 – Nov 2: Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch — pick-your-own pumpkins
• Sep 27-Nov: Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch – pick-your-own locally grown pumpkins
• Sept 25: Cheese Lover’s Tasting & Farm Talk, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
• Oct 24: 25th Anniversary Winemaker Farm Dinner
• Oct 25: Cheese Lovers Tasting Experience, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
  

Hikes, Walks, and Rides in Marin

• Oct 3 & 4: Marindale Ranch Hike & Farm Tour, Novato (MALT)
• Oct 17 & 18: Black Mountain Ranch Hike & Farm Tour, Point Reyes Station (MALT)
• Nov 7 & 8: Millerton Creek Ranch Hike & Farm Tour, Marshall (MALT)
• Point Reyes National Seashore — Weekly ranger-led programs highlighting agricultural heritage
  

Volunteer Opportunities in Marin

• Slide Ranch Workdays — Help with planting, harvesting, and educational programs: Learn more
• Agricultural Institute of Marin Volunteer Opportunities — Farmers market and event support: Sign up

Wildlife and Nature Events in Marin

• Sep 28: Family Walk – Spiders, hosted by Marin County Parks
• Oct 1: Raptors of Marin Headlands, hosted by Marin County Parks
• October 24: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour on Tomales Bay — an unforgettable evening on the water

Markets and Other Family Fun in Marin

• Sundays: Marin Farmers Market at Civic Center, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Thursdays: Marin Farmers Market at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Saturdays: Marin Country Mart Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Tuesdays: Strawberry Village Farmers Market, Mill Valley, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Corte Madera Town Center Farmers Market, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Fairfax Farmers Market, 4 p.m.–8 p.m. (May–October)
• Daily, Honor System Pumpkin Patch, Marin Country Mart
• October 31: Friday Movie Night featuring “Monsters Inc.” at Marin Country Mart, 6 p.m.
• Every Sunday: Pony rides at Marin Country Mart (located behind Rustic Bakery)

Please double check details for all events at the links above before venturing out, as MALT is not the event host organization for most of the Marin events listed here. Dates, times, fees, or restrictions may change. 

EAT LOCAL, STAY CONNECTED

Every time you shop, you can choose to support your local food economy and the farmers and ranchers who help steward this vital landscape. Start today!