Upcoming Events
Stay connected with Fairfax’s local businesses, community events, and networking opportunities! Our calendar features upcoming markets, chamber meetings, business workshops, and special events that support Fairfax’s vibrant economy. Whether you're a business owner looking for resources, a resident wanting to shop local, or a visitor exploring our town, this is your go-to hub for what’s happening in Fairfax.
🌟 Want to add an event? Chamber members can submit events to be featured—email us at minna@fairfaxchamberca.com.
📍 Check back regularly for updates, and let’s keep Fairfax thriving together!
2025 Winter Market
3rd Annual Fairfax Winter Market
Block Party in Downtown Fairfax - Bolinas Rd between Broadway and Elsie Lane
The Fairfax Chamber is organizing our annual Winter Market this December — a nighttime street party that brings together 300–500 locals and families for music, performances, kids’ activities, and holiday cheer. All of our schools participate (from preschool through high school)!
Bring the family and make a night of it!
Participating Schools: Manor Elementary, YES Foundation, RVC, Heartwood, San Domenico & First Friends Preschool
Additional participants: BPAC, The Grotto, Stanford Blood Center, Fishmonger Don, Siren Sisters, Peruva Auto, Public House, The Coffee Roastery, Fairfax Town Councilmembers - and if you spot Santa, ask for a candy cane, say hi to the RVSD Mascots, and participate in the scavenger hunt!
Major Sponsors: MCE, Stanford Blood Center & Good Earth
Local business sponsors: O’Donnell’s Nursery, Fairfax Theater, Public House, Cazadero Winery, HenHouse Brewing, Indie Alley, Krakatoa Bikes, Ghiringelli Pizza, The Hummingbird & Mas Masa
Musical lineup in front of Mas Masa:
5:00 pm Cal Jazz Choir
5:30 pm Manor Elementary singalong
6:00 pm Stardust (White Hill kids band)
7:00 pm Archie Jazz Band
(Fishmonger Don is supplementing good vibes in between)
School Booths + Activities
Manor Elementary – Winter Singalong 5:30 pm
Manor families are bringing the cheer! Join their students and parents for a big, joyful Winter Singalong right in the heart of the Market. Classic songs, happy voices, and that unmistakable Fairfax sparkle — come sing your heart out or just soak in the joy.
Heartwood – Handmade Felt Ornaments
Heartwood will be selling their beautiful felt ornaments — each one crafted with care and full of charm. Swing by to pick up a sweet keepsake or stocking stuffer.
RVC – Popcorn Bar with Toppings
Ross Valley Charter is rolling in hot with a build-your-own popcorn bar. Classic popcorn + toppings galore. Kids love it, adults “pretend it’s for the kids,” and everyone walks away happy.
San Domenico School – Facepainting
San Domenico students are teaming up for festive facepainting — a sweet little moment of magic in the middle of the Market. Stop by and let the holiday creativity flow.
First Friends Preschool - Kid area
First Friends is hosting a cozy Kids Area with giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, toys, and glowing luminary lights — a sweet spot for little ones to play while the Market buzzes around them.
Additional Activities
The Grotto – Pop-Up Sauna Experience
Yes, really — The Grotto is rolling in a mobile sauna for the Winter Market. Warm up, chill out, or just enjoy the steam drifting down Bolinas. It’s peak Fairfax energy. Bring a bathing suit and towel!
Fishmonger Don – DJ + Oysters
Fishmonger Don is bringing the good vibes and the oysters. Live DJ sets between musical acts and fresh oysters on the half shell. You’ll hear him before you see him.
Peruva Auto – Tamales
Peruva is serving up hot, delicious tamales — the perfect winter night street food. Grab one and keep strolling.
Siren Sisters – Soup
Siren Sisters will be simmering in style with warm, comforting soup to keep everyone cozy. Bring a spoon or just bring an appetite.
Public House – Mulled Wine
Public House is pouring mulled wine — warm, spiced, and perfect for a December night.
Fairfax Chamber – Beer, Wine & Festive Drinks
The Chamber will be selling beer, wine, and other drinks as a fundraiser to support even more community events. Every sip helps us put on the next gathering.
Volunteers welcome!! Email minna@fairfaxchamberca.com
Hope to see you there!
Chanukah Festival
Chanukah Festival is on Thursday 12/18 from 4:30-6:30pm.
In Bolinas park (where the farmers market is) with a rain location being the pavilion.
BINGO!
LIMITED SEATING - Small venue
Women’s Club - 46 Park Rd, Fairfax CA
Cash Prizes only
Drinks, snacks and lucky daubers for purchase.
Supports the Chamber to put on fun events in town. The chamber relies on memberships and events. We don’t get any money from the town.
BINGO!
LIMITED SEATING - Small venue
Women’s Club - 46 Park Rd, Fairfax CA
Cash Prizes only
Drinks, snacks and lucky daubers for purchase.
Supports the Chamber to put on fun events in town. The chamber relies on memberships and events. We don’t get any money from the town.
🥣 Fairfax Soup Walk
🍲 Fairfax Soup Walk
Joint Park & Rec and Chamber event
We are cooking up a new idea for early 2026 — a Soup Walk that would invite the community to sample seasonal soups from local restaurants and cafés while strolling through town.
Email me to find out more in participating! 2 walkable areas by Fair-Anselms Plaza and Downtown Fairfax. Timing is TBD based on when restaurants are open.
The concept:
Each participating business would offer a small sample of soup to ticket holders
Park & Rec provides the supplies - wristbands, compostable bowls, and spoons. Includes map.
Get free marketing and give customers a fun way to engage
The event would be walkable, cozy, and community-focused
We’d promote it through Chamber marketing and invite locals to vote for their favorite
In February, when things are quieter, and soup sounds perfect
Please participate and email minna@fairfaxchamberca.com to get looped in. Let's make something delicious together. 🍜
BINGO!
LIMITED SEATING - Small venue
Women’s Club - 46 Park Rd, Fairfax CA
Cash Prizes only
Drinks, snacks and lucky daubers for purchase.
Supports the Chamber to put on fun events in town. The chamber relies on memberships and events. We don’t get any money from the town.
Fairfax Parade
DON'T MISS THE PARADE
JUNE 13th, 10 AM SHARP!
An annual tradition, the whole town comes out and lines the streets for this one-of-a-kind parade that puts the FUN in FUNKY.
The Parade kicks off at the Fairfax theater and makes its way through downtown Fairfax. It officially starts at the Fairfax Theater, turns on to Bolinas Road, and ends on Park Road. It's usually about an hour and a half long.
Join the Fun!
Be a part of the most fun, funky, colorful parade in Marin! The parade is free to enter and a must for all ages.
Entries in each category are judged by:
Originality
Theme
Entertainment
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JUNE 1st
https://fairfaxfestival.com/parade/
Fairfax Irish Festival
15th Fairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance
Oct 17 & 18
(3rd weekend in October)
https://fairfaxirishfestival.com/
The Fairfax Irish Festival is a multi-day cultural arts event highlighting traditional Irish music and dance through live performances in intimate community settings throughout downtown Fairfax. It’s a highly beloved tradition.
2026 Fairfax Winter Market
4th Annual Fairfax Winter Market
Block Party in Downtown Fairfax
Bolinas Rd between Broadway and Bank St
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!
EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED! Deadline Nov 24, 2026
The Fairfax Chamber is organizing our annual Winter Market this December — a nighttime street party that brings together 300–500 locals and families for music, performances, kids’ activities, and holiday cheer. All of our schools participate (from preschool through high school), and this year we’re hoping to add new attractions like a luge, a bigger music lineup and more! Volunteers are welcome!
PACKAGES
$500 – Community Friend
Logo on Fairfax Chamber website & event page
Social media shoutout pre- and post-event
Name included on sponsor thank-you poster at event
$1,000 – Event Supporter
Everything above, plus:
Small logo on printed event banners/signage at street intersections
Opportunity to bring marketing materials to our volunteer table
$2,500 – Stage Sponsor
Everything above, plus:
Mid-size logo on stage banner
Verbal recognition from the MC during performances
Highlighted sponsor feature in one Chamber newsletter
$5,000 – Community Builder
Everything above, plus:
Booth/pop-up space in prime location
Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media with their mission tie-in
Logo on all Chamber email blasts about the event
$7,000 – Presenting Sponsor
Exclusive naming rights: “Fairfax Winter Market, presented by [Sponsor Name]”
Large logo on all banners & signage
Option to co-brand a featured attraction (e.g., the luge or flash mob)
Speaking opportunity on stage for a short welcome
BINGO Night
BINGO Night with CASH prizes
Save the Date!!
💰 Money & Prizes
Cash Prizes!
Jackpot Blackout Round
Extra Cards Available
$10 / $20 to Play (or whatever you decide)
Cheaper in Advance! | Higher at the Door
🎉 Fun & Atmosphere
All the Classic Games
Speed Bingo
Big Blackout Finale
Snacks & Drinks Available
Community Fun Night
Quick Details
18+ Event
Bring Your Friends!
Support Your Local Chamber
Halloween Parade
Annual Fairfax Halloween Parade is on Halloween!
The parade will begin 5pm at the Fairfax Movie Theatre on Broadway Blvd and will follow the sidewalk down to Bolinas Rd then left down to Elsie Lane and cross over to Bolinas Park and the "Haunted Grove" for fun and music. Be sure to enter the Halloween Costume Contest! Little kids, big kids, groups/family.
Please remember to stay on the sidewalk all the way to Bolinas Park.
There will be trick or treating at each of the storefronts on the way.
FALL IN LOVE WITH FAIRFAX
📍 Location & Parking
Downtown Fairfax parking can be tricky, but there are lots of spots within a 2–10 minute walk of the park.
🚻 Bathrooms
There are three public restroom areas:
Police Station (next to Town Hall)
Bolinas Park – one porta-potty near the food trucks
Ballfield – bathrooms by the snack shack
🎶 At Bolinas Park
Main Stage, Food, Wine & Beer Garden
5:00–7:00 PM: Tom Finch Band — Feel-good favorites
7:00–9:00 PM: Shango Beats — High-energy reggae rhythms
Local DJ Favorite - Simon Fathers
Beer & Wine Booth — Bring your own reusable cup. We will have recyclable cups.
Food Trucks:
Consuelo’s Kitchen — Mexican street food
Sushi Shoubu — Sushi rolls & poke bowls
Plenty of nearby restaurants too for salads, pizza, burgers, sushi, mexican, pasta and more!.
🛼 At the Pavilion Parking Lot
Activities
5:00 PM: Skateboarding Lesson at the Skate Park
5:00–9:00 PM: Roller skating at Pavilion Parking Lot
Roller Rink, Activities & Family Fun
A glowing pop-up roller rink — with disco ball, fluorescent tape, and blacklights
DJ Don — Local favorite spinning the groove
Oyster Bar — Fresh oysters on-site
Skate Rentals — Limited pairs from Skate Escape Marin (bring your own if you can!)
Face Painting — By high school students (for a small fee)
White Hill French Club — Fundraiser booth to go to France!
Lemonade Stand — Sweet & simple refreshment
Bobbing for Apples — Free game with prizes for kids
First Aid Station — Located at the Pavilion lot near the rink
Lighting support by: Andy Peri, Tom Finch, Chris Tonite, and Sean Fitzgerald
💛 Support Fairfax Events
The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce receives no direct funding from the Town (but lots of in-kind support) or any other organization. Events like this happen thanks to local businesses, volunteers, and community members like you.
If you’d like to see more fun, free community events in Fairfax, please consider donating or joining the Chamber today.
[Donate Here] | [Join the Chamber]
Fall in Love with Fairfax!
Closure of Bank Street/Elsie Lane
Free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-in-love-with-fairfax-free-event-tickets-1717062794039
The Fairfax Chamber BBQ is coming up on Saturday, October 11 at Bolinas Park, and we’re making it BIG this year — live music, great food, family fun, and activities that draw crowds downtown.
Live music by Tom Finch Group, fresh oysters, skate the streets and win raffle prizes — all set against the backdrop of Fairfax’s redwoods and fall colors.
Oyster Bar & Local Bites
Live Music at Sunset
Street Skating Rink (all ages welcome!)
Family Games + Raffle Prizes
👉 Free community event!
We’re looking for sponsors and activity partners to help bring it all to life. This is a perfect way to showcase your business, support the community, and be part of putting Fairfax on the map. With all the recent press we’ve had, momentum is on our side — let’s build on it together!
If you’d like to sponsor, host an activity, or help out, reach out today — we’ll make sure your business gets highlighted as part of this signature Fairfax event.
Fairfax Art Walk
Enjoy one of the best Fairfax events with your friends and family. While you are meeting the artists and visiting your favorite shops, compete in the scavenger hunt for great prizes. This is a free family-friendly event brought to you from Fairfax Recreation Community Services, Arts and Culture.
Spirit Of Marin Awards
The Spirit of Marin Award recognizes the achievements and volunteer spirit of local businesses and business citizens as chosen by the Marin County Chambers of Commerce.
August Chamber Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 14
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Zoom (link below)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308447174?pwd=ZH50Udtr6O63WP9UbO1xUatUpDfVj8.1
Meeting ID: 823 0844 7174
Passcode: 466256
One-tap mobile:
+16694449171,,82308447174#,,,,*466256#
+16699006833,,82308447174#,,,,*466256# (San Jose)
Future Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month at 9am
Marin All County Mixer
Marin All County Mixer
$5 for MEMBERS/ $20 for NONMEMBERS
Schedule:
5 pm - Networking On The Dock
5:45 pm - Start Boarding
6 pm - Bay Cruise on the Angel Island Ferry
7 pm - Return to Tiburon
Limited seating on the boat. You do not have to go on the cruise to attend the mixer.
Beer and Wine for Purchase Complimentary hors d'oeuvres from local Tiburon Restaurants
Advance Registration is Required for the Cruise:
Please register HERE: https://business.novatochamber.com/events/details/2025-all-county-chamber-mixer-angel-island-ferry-13727
Not registered for the cruise? Come network on the dock. Everyone is welcome.
Fairfax Festival Wine Booth at the Pavilion
2025 Fairfax Festival
June 7 & 8
Festival Theme is Let the Sun Shine In
Manor Spring Faire
The Manor Spring Faire is a family fun celebration of rides, games, food, music, crafts and more! This festival is Manor PTA’s largest event, attracting over 1,000 people from the wider Fairfax community. Come and enjoy family fun for everyone!
2025 Event Details
Saturday, May 31st, 10am to 4pm
Located at Manor Elementary School
at 150 Oak Manor Drive, Fairfax.Street parking is available, but we encourage you to walk or bike!
May Chamber Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month at 9AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308447174?pwd=ZH50Udtr6O63WP9UbO1xUatUpDfVj8.1
Meeting ID: 823 0844 7174
Passcode: 466256
No chamber meeting in July or August
Fairfax Block Party on Taylor Dr
🎉 Fairfax Block Party! 🎶
A Community Celebration – Food, Music & Fun!
📅 Saturday, April 19, 2025
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Taylor Dr. (Between Sir Francis Drake & Rocca Dr.)
Join us for a brand-new community event right here in Fairfax! The Block Party is all about bringing neighbors together, supporting local businesses, and having a great time!
What to Expect:
🎶 Live Music – Enjoy performances from local musicians!
🍔 Food & Drink Specials – Great deals from your favorite spots!
🛍️ Local Shops & Vendors – Discover unique offerings!
🎨 Family-Friendly Activities – Fun for all ages!
This is a pilot event hosted by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce to bring more energy and foot traffic to this side of town. If it’s a hit, we’ll make it a tradition!
Come Out & Support Your Community!
Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and help make this event a success!
Let’s make this a day to remember! 🎉✨
Spring Egg Hunt
Need to Know
Ages: 8 and under
Location: Bolinas Park
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 am sharp
Details: Easter bunny will be available for photo opportunity; bring your own basket
About the event
The annual Fairfax egg hunt is held in Bolinas Park every Spring. The Easter bunny mascot is on hand for photographs with the children. The egg hunt is divided into the following age groups: 3 and under, and 4 and above. Sponsored by the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission.
April Chamber Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308447174?pwd=ZH50Udtr6O63WP9UbO1xUatUpDfVj8.1
Meeting ID: 823 0844 7174
Passcode: 466256
2nd Thursday of the Month at 9AM
Square Dance Night at the Fairfax Pavilion
Need to know
Ages: All ages welcome
Location: Fairfax Pavilion
Dates: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Times: Doors 6:30pm, dancing 7-9pm
Facilitator: Partnership program with Brianna Hathaway, Connor Maguire and Laura Mans
Contact Anne Mannes amannes@townoffairfax.org with any question
About the program
Fairfax Recreation is excited to partner with community members who brought this idea to our department. Did you know dances were held regularly in the Pavilion since the 1930’s for a variety of fundraising activities and ways to help the community connect. The original building was built in 1875 as a DANCE PAVILION by the railroad. On Saturday, April 5th we are opening the doors to hold a Square Dance Night for all ages. So, grab your family, your partner or come on down by yourself to enjoy what will surely be a festive evening of movement, laughter and joy.
https://www.townoffairfax.org/event/square-dance-night-at-the-fairfax-pavilion/
March Chamber Meeting
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 9AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308447174?pwd=ZH50Udtr6O63WP9UbO1xUatUpDfVj8.1
Meeting ID: 823 0844 7174
Passcode: 466256
Book Talk Event with Michelle Latvala of “Between Latitudes”
This free event is presented in partnership with Wayfinder Bookstore and Fairfax Recreation and will be held at the Women’s Club.
Need to know
Ages: All ages welcome
Location: Fairfax Women’s Club – 46 Park Road
Dates: Saturday, April 5
Times: 12 noon – 2pm
Facilitator: Partnership program between Wayfinder Bookstore and Fairfax Recreation, in conversation with Author, Michelle Latvala
Cost: Free, limit of 60 people
Contact Anne Mannes amannes@townoffairfax.org with any questions
Purchase to buy the book you can go here or purchase at the event, thank you for supporting local bookstores
About the program
Michelle Latvala reads from her collection of poems, Between Latitudes (Green Writers Press) at this book launch event.
“These poems arise from the depths of our collective knowing, both disturbing and stirring us to respond. Her words surprise, expose, delight, and interrogate. Rooted in the strength of lived experience, they invite us into the heart of grief and the mystery of grit, compelling us to wrestle with how we live on this planet.”—Kaira Jewel Lingo, author of We Were Made for These Times: Ten Lessons on Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption
About the book
Between Latitudes, Michelle Latvala’s remarkable debut collection of poetry, is rooted in both the practice of forging a life in the boreal forest of Alaska and finding footing in contemporary California. The collection provides a window into our complex human experience through Latvala’s vast emotional and poetic range as she explores interior and exterior lives across generations, latitude lines, and a changing climate.
About Michelle Latvala
Michelle Latvala put down roots in Alaska two decades ago, though her Finnish ancestors shared the same circumpolar boreal forest for centuries. Her poems are regularly featured in print, audio, and video—most recently in Kerning: A Space for Words, Alaska’s End-of-the-Road podcast, and Irene Young’s video poetry series. Michelle served as Executive Director of Spirit Rock Meditation Center for a decade, facilitates programs through poet David Whyte’s Institute for Conversational Leadership, and recently founded Insight Outside, incubating remote community-based programs that combine meditation, writing, and wilderness. Michelle migrates thoughtfully with her beloveds between her responsibilities in the forests of eastern Alaska and northern California. Between Latitudes is her first book.
Fairfax Picnic
What: Fairfax Picnic
When: Saturday, September 21 from 12 to 5PM
Where: Contratti Baseball Field in Fairfax CA
Organizer: Parks & Rec, Town of Fairfax
About: Free town event, last year more than 500 attendees
Contained family fun!
Example Activities: Local music, bubble man, reptile show, puppet show, face painting, jumpee house, pillow jousting, etc.
Food vendors available
Wall Property Fundraiser
Join us on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day for a festive fundraiser! Let’s paint the town green and raise a pot o’ gold for the Wall Property. Together, we’ll make a difference and bring luck to our incredible community!
Participating merchants will be donating 10-15% of their sales to the Fairfax Open Space for the purchase of the Wall Property.