Events in October 2025

Niven Park, Greenbrae

Chateau St. Jean Winery

Novato Hamilton Field - Novato Arts Center of Hamilton Field 500 Palm Drive

Las Guitarras Restaurant 1017 Reichert Ave, Novato

McInnis Park

Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd.

Pacheco Pond, 600 -748 Bel Marin Keys

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
September 29, 2025

Beautiful little park bordering the Corte Madera Creek, with interesting stones, active bird life and trees scattered about, with houses lining the water on the far side and a walkway that leads you to views of Mt. Tam . Directions: From 101 take the Greenbrae Exit at Sir Francis Drake Blvd and then take the first Left (Barry Way) at the light just before the Bon Air Shopping Center. Go past Drakes Landing Road and take a Left on Laderman Lane. Park on the street or nearby and walk to the water.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 3, 2025

8555 Sonoma Highway, Hwy 12, Kenwood. above Kenwood Winery

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 6, 2025

After Smith Ranch Road and Hy 101 continue on 101 for 1.5 miles.
Take Exit 458 for Nave Dr toward Hamilton Field for .1 miles.
Take Nave Dr. ramp to Hamilton Field for 0.7 miles.
Turn right onto Main Gate Rd and drive for .7 miles.
Turn right onto S. Palm Dr and drive for 300 ft.
Park on right in large parking lot across from the Novato Arts Center or
on the left in a small parking area in front of the building.
Walk to sidewalk in front of the Arts Center.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 13, 2025

Exit Hy 101 at DeLong Ave ramp, turn left and drive about 1 block past
Whole Foods on the right, turn right onto Reichert Ave, drive to end of
block and half of the next one, past Dr. Insomniac on the corner to
Las Guitarras on the left.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 17, 2025

310 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael

Take the Lucas Valley and Smith Ranch Road exit off Highway 101. Take Smith Ranch Road. Smith Ranch Road heads east. Continue on Smith Ranch Road until it crosses the railroad tracks of the Smart Train. At the stop sign, continue straight. As you follow the road, you will see a small parking area on your right. There are picnic tables and a wooden dock right there by the parking area. Also, you will find the trail that follows Gallinas Creek as it flows into San Pablo Bay. The trail overlooks McInnis Marsh. Bring binoculars to spot the birds that flock to the tidal flats.

If you miss the small parking area, the road immediately ends in a large parking area for the McInnis Park Golf Center. You could also park there on the far right-hand side. You will find the trail just behind the row of trees on the right.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 20, 2025

From Hwy 101 in Novato, take exit 463 for San Marin Dr west 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Novato Blvd and follow for 2.6 miles. The park is on the left. While there is a $5 fee per car, find the picnic tables at Stafford Lake and enjoy this new sketching site. Stay together at one site or there may be an additional fee.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 27, 2025

This nature preserve is just between the Industrial/commercial section f Bel Marin Keys Blvd and the housing of the area. It’s a large draw for many birds including swans! I’ve counted 8 of them one time and others have claimed up to as many as 13 though I wonder if some egrets were counted. The Pond backs up to the Hamilton section of the Bay trail. Take US 101 north to Bel Marin Keys exit, turn right onto Bel Marin Keys Blvd, continue 1.1 mile, Pacheco Pond is on your right, turn into the small parking lot on your right.

3 Chateau St. Jean Winery Chateau St. Jean Winery 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 3, 2025 8555 Sonoma Highway, Hwy 12, Kenwood. above Kenwood Winery More

6 Novato Hamilton Field - Novato Arts Center of Hamilton Field 500 Palm Drive Novato Hamilton Field - Novato Arts Center of Hamilton Field 500 Palm Drive 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 6, 2025 After Smith Ranch Road and Hy 101 continue on 101 for 1.5 miles. Take Exit 458 for Nave Dr toward Hamilton Field for .1 miles. Take Nave Dr. ramp to Hamilton Field for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Main Gate Rd and drive for .7 miles. Turn right onto S. Palm Dr and drive for 300 ft. Park on right in large parking lot across from the Novato Arts Center or on the left in a small parking area in front of the building. Walk to sidewalk in front of the Arts Center. More

13 Las Guitarras Restaurant 1017 Reichert Ave, Novato Las Guitarras Restaurant 1017 Reichert Ave, Novato 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 13, 2025 Exit Hy 101 at DeLong Ave ramp, turn left and drive about 1 block past Whole Foods on the right, turn right onto Reichert Ave, drive to end of block and half of the next one, past Dr. Insomniac on the corner to Las Guitarras on the left. More

17 McInnis Park McInnis Park 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 17, 2025 310 Smith Ranch Road San Rafael Take the Lucas Valley and Smith Ranch Road exit off Highway 101. Take Smith Ranch Road. Smith Ranch Road heads east. Continue on Smith Ranch Road until it crosses the railroad tracks of the Smart Train. At the stop sign, continue straight. As you follow the road, you will see a small parking area on your right. There are picnic tables and a wooden dock right there by the parking area. Also, you will find the trail that follows Gallinas Creek as it flows into San Pablo Bay. The trail overlooks McInnis Marsh. Bring binoculars to spot the birds that flock to the tidal flats. If you miss the small parking area, the road immediately ends in a large parking area for the McInnis Park Golf Center. You could also park there on the far right-hand side. You will find the trail just behind the row of trees on the right. More

20 Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd. Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 20, 2025 From Hwy 101 in Novato, take exit 463 for San Marin Dr west 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Novato Blvd and follow for 2.6 miles. The park is on the left. While there is a $5 fee per car, find the picnic tables at Stafford Lake and enjoy this new sketching site. Stay together at one site or there may be an additional fee. More

27 Pacheco Pond, 600 -748 Bel Marin Keys Pacheco Pond, 600 -748 Bel Marin Keys 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 27, 2025 This nature preserve is just between the Industrial/commercial section f Bel Marin Keys Blvd and the housing of the area. It’s a large draw for many birds including swans! I’ve counted 8 of them one time and others have claimed up to as many as 13 though I wonder if some egrets were counted. The Pond backs up to the Hamilton section of the Bay trail. Take US 101 north to Bel Marin Keys exit, turn right onto Bel Marin Keys Blvd, continue 1.1 mile, Pacheco Pond is on your right, turn into the small parking lot on your right. More