Discover San Rafaels Best Autumn Events

San Rafael, CA is a hidden gem when it comes to celebrating the vibrant beauty of autumn. The city radiates with scenic landscapes and rich cultural events that capture the seasons essence.

First on your list should be the Downtown Farmers Market (3501 Civic Center Dr). Every Thursday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm, this market offers fresh fruits and vegetables paired with live music performances, all within walking distance of some of San Rafaels finest restaurants.

The next event you should check out is Oktoberfest at Marin Center (10 Avenue of Flags) in late September/early October. Be prepared for an unforgettable evening filled with bratwursts, beer gardens showcasing local breweries and polkas bands playing lively tunes.

For those who enjoy arts and culture scene, Art Works Downtown (1337 Fourth St) presents their signature annual Open Studios event in early November featuring over fifty local artists work exhibits in elegant galleries created throughout historic buildings dating back more than 100 years old.

Another mustsee fall experience to add to your itinerary is Dia de Los Muertos celebration on November 2nd at various locations around town including the Falkirk Cultural Center(1408 Mission Ave.). Join us as we pay respect to our ancestors through ornate altars adorned with vibrantly colored flowers along traditional Latino dishes while watching captivating dance performances presented by Danza Azteca Xitlalli among many others performing groups.

Finally, get ready for an outdoor adventure by taking a hike or bike ride through China Camp State Park (101 Peacock Gap Trail), where you can take in every shade of orange displayed across its mileslong terrain as well as discover Native California history sites revealing stories about how Coast Miwok People once lived off these lands alongside its salt marshes reaching out towards vistas overlooking San Francisco Bays horizon on clear days.

Websites/Twitter Handles:

Downtown Farmers Market

https://www.facebook.com/DowntownSanRafaelFarmersMarket/

Marin Center https://www.marincenter.org/calendar

Art Works Downtown http://artworksdowntown.org/events/openstudios2021

Falkirk Cultural Center https://falkirkculturalcenter.org/

China Camp State Park https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id466