Santa Rosa
Local Lab
Science takes over the Sonoma County Fairgrounds when North Bay Science Discovery Day returns with more than 100 exhibitors and an expected crowd of 10,000-plus curious minds. The one-day, free festival is a kinetic celebration of STEM, where kids can explore everything from rockets and robots to beehives, sharks and animation—rain or shine. Among the exhibitors this year is AspireED, whose mission centers on expanding access to STEM education. At their booth, children ages 4–12 can dive into hands-on investigations exploring invisible ink, ultraviolet-reactive beads and the microscopic world—complete with self-made slides and live brine shrimp under the lens. High school volunteers will also distribute 500 free STEM activity kits, with instructions in both English and Spanish. From big-name organizations like Tesla, Kaiser, Medtronic and Lucasfilm to local nonprofits equally devoted to sparking curiosity, the day is built around conversation, experimentation and discovery. Admission and parking are free; no tickets required. 10am–4pm, Saturday, March 7, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa. northbayscience.com.
Petaluma
Art Collab
Collaborative Works 2026 brings together paintings and textiles by Anna Rochester and Barbara Libby Steinmann, whose practice hinges on direct, simultaneous collaboration. Drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes of Marin and Sonoma counties, the pair apply their respective skills to each piece at the same time, creating layered works that are both organic and intentionally intertwined. The result ranges from large-scale statements to more intimate pieces, each reflecting a shared visual language shaped in real time. An opening reception at Usher Gallery offers a chance to meet the artists, hear live music by Rojo, and enjoy light refreshments and wine while exploring the exhibition. Rochester and Libby Steinmann also serve as co-directors of Connect the Dots Art Studio, a Marin-based nonprofit devoted to community-centered art experiences. Reception 5–8pm, Saturday, Feb. 28; exhibit runs now through March 22, Usher Gallery, 1 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma.
San Rafael
Arts & Crafts
Spring gets a handmade welcome at the Marin Spring Arts & Crafts Show, where more than 200 artisans fill the Marin Center Exhibit Hall with woodwork, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, artisan foods and more. Inspired by the legacy of the Arts & Crafts movement, the weekend-long marketplace celebrates craft in its purest form—objects made by the hands of the people selling them. Beyond the booths, the show offers live music, hands-on workshops, wine tasting and door prizes, making it less a shopping trip than a full-day immersion in creativity. It’s an easy excuse to wander, discover something one-of-a-kind and support working makers across disciplines. 10am–5pm, Friday–Sunday, Feb. 27–March 1, Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 20 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. Free admission and free parking. marinartsandcraftsshow.com.
Kentfield
Dream Hou$e
Reality TV meets family reckoning in Dream Hou$e, a sharp, crowd-pleasing comedy staged at the College of Marin’s James Dunn Theatre. Two Latina sisters appear on an HGTV-style show to sell their childhood home, but as the renovation narrative unfolds, the edges blur and the surreal slips in. What begins as a familiar property makeover becomes a pointed exploration of cultural identity, memory and the true cost of “progress.” Blending humor with heart, the play asks whether cashing in is the same as selling out—and who gets to define value in the first place. 7:30pm, Friday–Saturday, Feb. 27–28; 2pm, Sunday, March 1; additional performances through March 6, James Dunn Theatre, College of Marin Performing Arts, 835 College Ave., Kentfield. Free. Go to bit.ly/com-dreamhouse.
