Pumpkin Carving (San Rafael)
Source: Marin County Parks
McNears Beach Park
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:30am – 1pm
Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the Halloween spirit with our Rangers! Join us for a fun-filled family pumpkin carving session where you can craft your very own spooky Jack-O-Lantern. Appropriate for all ages. We will provide all carving materials and one pumpkin per family (you are welcome to bring your own). No pets, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Check the calendar or text/call (415) 302-1034 two hours before the event to confirm the status. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Heidi Strickfaden
Directions: Meet at the snack bar in McNears Beach Park in San Rafael (201 Cantera Way). From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Central San Rafael east. Head east on 2nd St, which merges into 3rd St and then becomes Point San Pedro Rd. Follow Point San Pedro Rd for 3.6 miles, turn right at Cantera Way, and continue to the large parking lot at the end.
Type of Event: Nature, Outdoors
Audience: Kid-friendly, Adults
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11:30am – 1pm
Get ready to unleash your creativity and embrace the Halloween spirit with our Rangers! Join us for a fun-filled family pumpkin carving session where you can craft your very own spooky Jack-O-Lantern. Appropriate for all ages. We will provide all carving materials and one pumpkin per family (you are welcome to bring your own). No pets, except for service/companion animals. Adverse weather or poor air quality may cancel. Check the calendar or text/call (415) 302-1034 two hours before the event to confirm the status. Registration is required.
Questions: Contact Heidi Strickfaden
Directions: Meet at the snack bar in McNears Beach Park in San Rafael (201 Cantera Way). From Hwy 101 in San Rafael, take the exit for Central San Rafael east. Head east on 2nd St, which merges into 3rd St and then becomes Point San Pedro Rd. Follow Point San Pedro Rd for 3.6 miles, turn right at Cantera Way, and continue to the large parking lot at the end.
Type of Event: Nature, Outdoors
Audience: Kid-friendly, Adults
Sponsor: Parks
Accommodation Information: If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling 415-473-4381 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by submitting a Disability Accommodation Request at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.