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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

38th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration

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11/07/2026 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm - The 38th Annual Dia de los Muertos “Day of the Dead” celebration will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Albert J. Boro Community Center located on 50 Canal Street, San Rafael. The event kicks off at 3:00 pm with family art activities, music, face painting for children, [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Annual Goldenaires Holiday Crafts Market

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11/07/2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list at the San Rafael Goldenaires’ annual Holiday Crafts Market! Join us on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00am to 4:00am at the San Rafael Community Center for a festive day of unique gifts, artisan crafts, homemade goodies, and a delicious café. Santa will be stopping by from [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Crossing Cultures Book Club

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11/05/2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Join us as we expand our worlds by reading a mix of contemporary and classic literature set in other countries and in different cultures within our own communities. Meets first Thursday of every third month. First seven registered participants receive a free copy of each meeting’s book. To register, email Lea at lea.aschkenas@sanrafael.gov. November 5th– [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Dark Sky educational panel

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11/05/2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Join the City of San Rafael on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. for a one-hour educational panel on dark skies. The event will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue. You can also listen remotely at https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/82767660070. The panel brings together local and regional experts who’ll share practical knowledge about [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Downtown Storytime | Hora de Cuentos en la Biblioteca Central

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11/06/2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Come for songs, rhymes, and stories every Friday at the Downtown Library. For children 0-5. Find more library events. Ven a cantar, rimar, y oir cuentos todos los viernes en la Biblioteca Central. Para niños de 0 a 5 años. Encuentra más eventos de la biblioteca.
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Drop-in Tech Help

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11/03/2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our digital resources? We now offer drop-in tech help at Northgate! Tech help is limited. We cannot do repairs. Necesita ayuda con su laptop, teléfono o tableta? Quiere abrir una cuenta de correo electónico? Quiere saber [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Drop-in Tech Help

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10/31/2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our digital resources? We now offer drop-in tech help at Northgate! Tech help is limited. We cannot do repairs. Necesita ayuda con su laptop, teléfono o tableta? Quiere abrir una cuenta de correo electónico? Quiere saber [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Drop-in Tech Help

Gerstle Park · San Rafael, CA

11/07/2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Need help with your laptop, phone or tablet? Want to set up an email account? Want to check out our digital resources? We now offer drop-in tech help at Northgate! Tech help is limited. We cannot do repairs. Necesita ayuda con su laptop, teléfono o tableta? Quiere abrir una cuenta de correo electónico? Quiere saber [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

First Wednesday Art Talk – Contemporary American Indigenous Art

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11/04/2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - In the last few decades, art historians and other cultural gatekeepers have focused a laser-like beam on the contributions of once overlooked artists from America’s racial and ethnic minorities. In this presentation, we will make the acquaintance of a powerful group of Indigenous artists making their mark on American art. Combining Euro-American and traditional [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Rare and Special Books!

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11/06/2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm - This annual sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera. Books will be set out on tables in an enormous community room adjoining a sunny patio. Books date from the 1800’s to 1970. Huge collection of fine art, train, classic cars, charming [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Rare and Special Books!

Gerstle Park · San Rafael, CA

11/07/2026 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm - This annual sale is a favorite of bibliophiles and collectors, artists, designers and those who create collage or book arts projects using ephemera. Books will be set out on tables in an enormous community room adjoining a sunny patio. Books date from the 1800’s to 1970. Huge collection of fine art, train, classic cars, charming [...]
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego

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10/31/2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 10am and 3:00pm. Ages 4 and up. ¡Nosotros ponemos los Legos y tú traes la creatividad! Ven a jugar con Legos de 10am a 3:00pm. ¡NUEVO horario de invierno! Para niños de 4 años en adelante.
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03Nov
ConservationGerstle Park

Lego Saturdays/ Sábados De Lego

Gerstle Park · San Rafael, CA

11/07/2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - We’ll supply the Legos and you bring your creativity! Join us for drop-in free play with Legos between 10am and 3:00pm. Ages 4 and up. ¡Nosotros ponemos los Legos y tú traes la creatividad! Ven a jugar con Legos de 10am a 3:00pm. ¡NUEVO horario de invierno! Para niños de 4 años en adelante.
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03Nov
CleanupGerstle Park

Mess Around and Find Out

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11/04/2026 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Join us for explorations, investigations, and fun as we play with different household non-toxic essentials. In this program series, we will make a mess, and see how different things react or combine while engaging in sensory experiences. The best part is, you don’t have to clean up! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a [...]
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