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Welcome to a spooktacular Halloween edition full of parties with haunted houses, frightening festivals and local trick-or treating leading up to Halloween night. There are also Halloween festivities going on this weekend at the indoor space that I have suggested for Play Date of the Week, and Spooky Smells are coming out of the Book of the Week! Halloween Events Wednesday October 27 th ‘San Anselmo Annual Goblin Parade’ at 5.00 – 7.00 pm, Town hall Plaza, San Anselmo, tel: 415 258 4669 For Children up to age 7 can dress up in costume and begin the parade at the U.S Bank, walk along San Anselmo Avenue and finish at the Fire Station where they can enjoy well deserved juice and cookies. Some merchants will provide treats along the way. ‘Spiders, Bats & Black Cats: A Not –Very-Scary Halloween Sing Along’ at 6.30 – 7.30 pm, Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd, Novato. (Also showing at South Novato Library, 6 Hamilton Landing on Thursday 28th at 6.30pm) Local singer and songwriter Bonnie L...

Welcome to a bewitched edition of The Marin Scoop, full of fun Halloween events over the weekend, a review of a historic hill top restaurant in Novato with amazing views, and a book review about funny aliens who steal underpants! Weekend Events Saturday October 23 rd ‘Green Halloween’, from 1.00 – 3.30 pm, Sustainability Center Backyard, 141 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, $5 – 10 donation suggested; http://www.sustainablefairfax.org/ The 3 rd annual ‘Green Halloween’ will provide fun in the garden while learning about sustainability through a recycled mask and craft making, face painting and a Harvest Sing-along with Miss Kitty. There is also a gently used costume exchange and delicious organic treats available too. ‘Twin Cities Cooperative Preschool Halloween Event’, from 10.00 – 2.00 pm, 56 Mohawk Ave, Corte Madera, free entry; www.twincitiescoop.com Come in costume to a fun event with face painting, craft projects, jumpy house, candle making carnival games, a cake walk, bake sale. 'Ha...

Welcome to The Marin Scoop, this week I review the new ‘Tomatina’ restaurant that opened in the Northgate Mall last week, I will also review a different children's book each week starting of with a wonderful bedtime read.  Check out the 'Tolay Festival' as a possible play date or day out over the weekend, there is also the ‘Goblin Jamboree’ event at the BADM over the weekend which will be full of spooky games and live entertainment to get you in the mood for Halloween! Weekend Events Friday October 15 th Friday Night Fusion, Village of Corte Madera, Center Court, 5.30 – 7.30 pm, $15 per person including a local cheese plate. www.villageatcortemadera.com/events Local musician performs while you enjoy a wine tasting presented by Sonoma County Vintners Saturday October 16 th Fall Carnival at Venetia Valley School, from 10.00 – 4.00 pm, 177 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, free entry, www.vvef.org Fundraiser event with kid’s games, rides, jumpee houses, face painting Henna ...

Welcome to this week’s edition, full of fun things to do, see and eat in Marin! Check out a “Most Excellent” festival taking place in Point Reyes, an Oktoberfest in Corte Madera and a chance to stock on books for bargain prices in San Rafael.  Pick up a pumpkin while enjoying live music and BBQ surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Nicasio Valley, and tuck into delicious comfort food in Corte Madera. Weekend Events Friday October 8 th Friday Night Fusion, Village of Corte Madera, Center Court, 5.30 – 7.30 pm www.villageatcortemadera.com/events Local musician Pulse Brasil performs while you enjoy a wine tasting presented by Sonoma County Vintners for $15 per person including a local cheese plate. Downtown Novato Autumn Music Series, Novato City Green (next to City Hall), 901 Sherman, Novato Carlos Reyes – harpist, violinist playing jazz and rock Saturday October 9 th The ‘Most Excellent’ Fall Festival, Point Reyes Surf Shop, from 12.00 – 6.00 pm. www.lagunitasmontessori.org A fundr...