Events in October 2025
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Novato Hamilton Field - Novato Arts Center of Hamilton Field 500 Palm Drive Novato Hamilton Field - Novato Arts Center of Hamilton Field 500 Palm Drive
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October 6, 2025After 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. -
Las Guitarras Restaurant 1017 Reichert Ave, Novato Las Guitarras Restaurant 1017 Reichert Ave, Novato
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October 13, 2025Exit 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. -
McInnis Park McInnis Park
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October 17, 2025310 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.
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Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd. Stafford Lake Park, 3549 Novato Blvd.
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October 20, 2025From 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.
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Pacheco Pond, 600 -748 Bel Marin Keys Pacheco Pond, 600 -748 Bel Marin Keys
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October 27, 2025This 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.
Michael Moyer