This curated bucket list of things to do in Mill Valley encourages community connectedness and independence in tweens. Print the PDF list of activities and put it on the fridge for inspiration when boredom strikes.  Or print out the BINGO card and make it a game with a group of friends. Happy summer!

  1. Walk & Draw neighborhood artscape - Download this template, walk around your neighborhood, and draw or photograph these items.

  2. Get a Slurpee from 7-11 - Ride your bike or walk to 7-Eleven for a good ol’ fashioned Slurpee. 

  3. Explore a new MV path - Buy a copy of Mill Valley Steps Lanes & Paths Guide at the Depot bookstore and explore as many of the hidden paths that you can find.

  4. Walk or Bike to Three Wells - On a hot day enjoy the natural swimming holes called Three Wells in Cascade Creek. You can find them about 100 yards below the parking lot at Cascade Falls.

  5. Get a MV Library Card - Get your own library card and ask a librarian to make a special personalized reading list just for you!

  6. Buy a popsicle at MV Market and hang out in the Redwood Grove.

  7. Start a DIY Book Club - Grab a book, some friends, some snacks and blankets, and make a chill space at Old Mill Park or your neighborhood park or backyard.

  8. Make a splash at Homestead Pool - Bike or walk to Homestead Pool for an ice cream and swim [age 10+ ok without adult].

  9. Slide into the MV Community Pool - Bike or walk to the Mill Valley Community Center and try out the slide during Family Time [age 11+ ok without an adult].

  10. Go out to lunch with friends - Walk or bike and meet some friends for lunch at Grillies, Mill Valley Baking Company, Boo Koo, Super Duper, Phyllis’, Antone’s Sub Shop, Stefanos Pizza, Millie’s Crepes, and Joe’s Taco Lounge.

  11. Try a new flavor at Swirl - Walk or bike to Swirl.

  12. Find a treasure at Mt. Carmel Thrift Store - Take $5-10 to Mt Carmel Thrift Store and buy a toy/game, craft supplies, or some pre-loved clothes.

  13. Play tennis under the lights - grab a racket and some friends and play under the stars at Boyle Park.

  14. Complete the Bob’s Donut Challenge.

  15. Try a new hobby - check out a Make It Take It Kit from the MV Library (e.g., sewing machine, weaving loom, telescope, microscope, bongo drum, ukulele, go-pro camera, Arduino!). Someone 16+ needs to check out these items but they can be used by all ages. 

  16. Solve the Boyle Park Quest - With your friends, do Boyle Quest!  The scavenger hunt takes about 1-1.5 hours and is completely contained within Boyle Park (and baseball fields). If you want to divide into groups - it’s set up for that.  If not, simply choose Group A.

  17. Craft a stick raft & race it - Make a stick raft and float it in the Mill Valley creeks.

  18. Fly a kite (or other flying object) at Hauke Park.

  19. Hike to Four Corners - and back using this local trail map of Homestead Valley.

  20. Chill at Stolte Grove with snacks and art supplies. Find the hidden gate behind the stage and go exploring.

  21. Find a new hike from your home - Ask your neighbors what their favorite hike is that’s accessible on foot from your house and try it!

  22. Count the Dipsea Steps - start behind Old Mill Park.

  23. Make a Hole in One @ MV Golf - Get 1 to 3 friends to play a 9-hole round of golf (or 6-holes of putt putt!) with you at the Mill Valley Golf Course.  It’s best to book a tee time by calling 415-888-2690. [Kids allowed without adults if responsible, respectful, and can independently golf.]

  24. Get a FREE Taffy at Two Neat - (only on Fridays) in Downtown Mill Valley.

  25. Walk downtown for lunch and movie at the newly opened Sequoia Theater!