Cowboys, drag queens, and the Yellow Brick Road… 🤠👠

With a mountain play in its 113th season, a Wild West parade featuring decorated horses, a bike swap at the literal birthplace of mountain biking, Jazz on the most iconic waterfront (and maybe throw in a spectacular Sausailto sunset), and an afternoon of dazzling drag performances with DJ China G…

The verdict is in. There’s no place like home. 👠

Enjoy!

Kim Neumann

5 FUN THINGS TO DO IN MARIN

1. Dust Off Your Boots – Point Reyes Station

Western Weekend

June 6–7: It’s the ultimate tribute to West Marin’s rugged, ranching heritage. Head out on Saturday for the Wild West Farmers Market and an old-school evening Barn Dance at the Dance Palace, then line Main Street on Sunday for the iconic parade of floats, vintage cars, and decorated horses.

Western Weekend: Celebrating West Marin's Rural Roots

2. The Emerald City on the Mountain – Mill Valley

The Wizard of Oz - Mountain Play

June 7: Marin's favorite high-altitude theater tradition is officially back for its 113th season. Follow the yellow brick road straight up to the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre on Mount Tam for a sweeping, open-air staging of the timeless classic.

Mountain Play

3. DATE NIGHT: Wine on the Waterfront – Sausalito

Jazz and Blues by the Bay

June 5: Pack your lawn chairs and a bottle of chilled wine for the grand return of free music at Gabrielson Park. (Food & bevs also available for purchase.) Watch the sunset paint the San Francisco skyline while local blues icons provide the perfect romantic soundtrack.

www.sausalito.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/events/jazz-and-blues-by-the-bay

4. Swap Your Wheels – Fairfax

2026 Spring Bike Swap

June 6: Gather at the Marin Museum of Bicycling for their legendary biannual gear hunt. Score rare vintage frames, find your next high-tech mountain bike gear, or just chat with fellow cycle enthusiasts. While you’re there, check out the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame for half-price admission. 🚲

Marin Museum of Bicycling and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame

5. Celebrate Love in the Plaza – Mill Valley

PRIDE Mill Valley Kick-Off Party!

June 6: Gather at the downtown plaza for a glorious afternoon of drag performances, live tracks by The Klipptones, and a retro fashion show. It’s a beautiful, high-energy neighborhood celebration of inclusion, joy, and community.

cityofmillvalley.gov/2084/PRIDE-Mill-Valley

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Kim Neumann, Publisher

Cowboys, drag queens, and the Yellow Brick Road... 🤠👠