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Mill Valley is known in Marin County and throughout the
Bay Area for its small-town charm, high quality of life,
and proximity to both San Francisco and vast wilderness
areas.

Mill Valley is more than just a place; it’s a community
driven by passion and innovation. Our dedicated
nonprofits, businesses, and engaged citizens are
constantly working to enhance and preserve the town’s
unique character.

Discover our Enjoy Mill Valley Guide, explore Mill Valley through the eyes of our local experts – the residents and
business owners who make the town a special place. From hidden neighborhood gems to must-try eateries, from exhilarating outdoor treks to chic boutique finds, we’ve got you covered.

Winterfest December 7th 2025

2025 Winterfest, Gingerbread Decorating Party and More

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The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is created by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce and is the most comprehensive source for local coverage. From local business news to community events to new business announcements – this is your one stop shop for Mill Valley news.

Mill Valley Winterfest Is Coming Soon on Sunday, Dec. 7th, With Lots of Performances, the Amazing Electric Train Around Lytton Square, Incredible Ginger Bread Houses And Much More to Come!

Winterfest, the 94941’s annual holiday celebration produced by the Mill Valley Chamber and supported by the City of Mill Valley, returns to the Downtown Plaza on December 7th, drawing another massive outpouring of residents, participants and friends to celebrate the holidays! We’ll be unveiling all of the amazing local holiday performances in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, there’s plenty of excitement to chew on, including the return of the beautiful Electric Train that kept kiddos and their families busy and happy throughout the day last year.

Marin Theatre’s Presents a Metatheatrical Reclamation of American Mythology With “Sally & Tom” by Suzan-Lori Parks October 30 – November 23, 2025.

Marin Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of “Sally & Tom.” Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, known for her acclaimed works about American history “Topdog/Underdog” and “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” sets the stage with the metatheatrical story of a fictional up-and-coming theatre company rehearsing a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. As opening night approaches, playwright Luce is struggling with rewrites and pressure from a producer about how to frame the relationship between the third president and the woman he enslaved.

Mill Valley, County of Marin Leaders, Marin Residents & People Throughout the Bay Area Are Rallying Around Our Neighbors Facing the Loss of SNAP Benefits, Including Our 94941 Food-Serving Community!

“If you are food insecure, I can help,” said Tony Adams, who owns the Mill Valley Pasta Company in downtown Mill Valley. Early on, Adams posted that he’s offering to help anyone needing food at his stores or pop-ups, no questions asked. We launched something called the Uncle Tony Program. People can come in, mention they’re there to pick up an order for Uncle Tony. It’s coded language for us, that they may be food insecure and need help. Sometimes the biggest barrier to getting help is having to ask for help,” Adams said. Madrona Bakery, Le Marais Bakery, Equator Coffees, Shoreline Coffee Shop, Watershed,

Mill Valley’s Efforts to Replace the former Whole Foods Market on Miller Ave. Have Stalled Due to Amazon Layoffs – Whole Foods’ Lease Lasts Several More Years. The Mill Valley Market was selected by Amazon’s team – the Layoffs Stalled Those Efforts

Many residents find it hard to believe that Amazon—one of the richest companies in the world—couldn’t afford the necessary building updates. Mill Valley Mayor Stephen Burke sought to squash the idea that the City obstructed seismic retrofits that were necessary, and made it clear in a statement: “The City regrets the potential closure of the Whole Foods, which is an important community resource. The decision to close, if true, is based on business considerations that the City is not privy to. Further, other than issuing a permit for roof repairs, the City has imposed no further requirements or restrictions upon the property. In fact, this year City Council, the Planning Commission, and City Staff have dedicated themselves to updating and modifying parking, commercial codes, and other regulations with the goal of making the opening and operation of vibrant businesses easier.”

Calling all Mill Valley Peetniks! Don’t Be Sad – We’re Here for You! Starting November 4th at 7am, Sweetwater Music Hall’s Café Will Be Open & Proudly Pouring Peet’s. Café’s Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm!

As coffee lovers can attest, there’s been lots of Sturm & Drang in recent months about the future of Peet’s Coffee at 88 Throckmorton in downtown Mill Valley. The Peet’s Coffee store in Mill Valley has been part of the company success that began in 1966. Peet’s opened its first Bay Area store in Berkeley in 1966 and the Mill Valley location was opened in 1987. Peet’s determined in recent months that the size of the 88 Throckmorton space no longer matched the customer experience of the other successful Peet’s shops elsewhere in Marin County. Rather than simply move on, the ever-creative folks, legendary Sweetwater Music Hall saw an opportunity to keep Peet’s in downtown Mill Valley.

The Mountain Play Returns to Mount Tamalpais in 2026 with a Production of The Wizard of Oz.!

The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area’s most magical outdoor theater experience, After a one-year hiatus from their signature production on Mount Tamalpais, the Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area’s most magical outdoor theater experience, is thrilled to announce a return to their much beloved home at the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre in 2026 for a production of the family-favorite musical, The Wizard of Oz, June 7, 13, 14, and 21. T

Marin Voice: Sausalito City Councilmember Melissa Blaustein and Mill Valley City Councilmember Katherine Mindel Jones Say It Best: Coordinated Transit Plan Shouldn’t Leave Southern Marin Behind

As elected officials in Southern Marin, we strongly support the goals of the Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service plan. Consolidating routes, reducing redundancy along the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit corridor, reinvesting those savings in Southern Marin transit, and creating a more efficient regional system are all smart, forward-thinking objectives. However, good intentions do not always yield good outcomes, and, as currently proposed, it appears the changes to bus routes 17 and 71 will leave Southern Marin communities worse off, not better.

Our November Artist is Kieran Strachan, and His Show Title is ‘Benthic Wind Of the Subconscious Ocean.’ First Tuesday ArtWalk is Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Inspired by the dichotomy of the beautiful West Marin coast and the chaotic pandora’s box of internet culture, the pollution and dilution from the world of the human and the natural world, Kieran creates portals into times past and prophetic future. His works are a cathartic jesters take on the patterns of medieval feudalism, dystopian science fiction and natural landscapes imbued by the power of wind in the trees litany. Show title: Benthic Wind Of the Subconscious Ocean

On the Heels of a Successful Measure L to Address Infrastructure Needs, City Pivots to Implement an Extension of the Municipal Service Tax for Another Decade to Continue Repairing Roads & Clearing Flammable Brush

Now the City Council and staff are pivoting to an extension of its Municipal Service Tax for another decade to continue repairing roads and clearing flammable brush. That assessment came after City Manager Todd Cusimano reported on the tax, known as the MST, at the City Council meeting on Oct. 20 as part of a strategic discussion that looked at future street repairs and local revenue streams. “We will have to continue with the MST,” he said. “If we do this right over the next 10 years, we’ll be talking about potentially not having to have one of these taxes.” “This is not a forever tax,” added Councilmember Urban Carmel. “This is really the end game, I think, for the next round.”

Debbie Loughran Takes the Baton from Karen Goldberg, Formerly The Warehouse, Seeks to Transform the Gorgeous Space Into a High-End Residential & Hospitality Interior Design Space!

As we reported in this space some months ago, longtime Tamalpie owner stepped away from our her very popular Warehouse space at 444 Miller Avenue earlier this year. She has since passed the baton to Shop Camino, Debbie Loughran’s exciting new business. A Ken Fulk alum, Debbie Loughran brings 20 years of expertise in high-end residential and hospitality interior design. Stop into the shop and experience our lively interactive curated events and gatherings to bring joy to your home. Opening Saturday, November 1st, 12pm. Showroom hours: Monday – Tuesday By appointment; Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 – 6pm.

Rotary Club of Sausalito Charitable Foundation Inc: An Evening of Art, Wine & Community Benefiting Rotary Senior Housing’s “Lift the House” Campaign

Rotary Club of Sausalito Charitable Foundation Inc: An Evening of Art, Wine & Community Benefiting Rotary Senior Housing’s “Lift the House” Campaign.

Throckmorton Mainstage Kicks Off “A Season of Sondheim” with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!

“Since 2004 Artists from all over the world have joined us for spectacular concerts and inspiring jams – sharing their stories and laughter and hearing ours,” says Throckmorton founder Lucy Mercer. “None of it would be possible without you. Months before the festival, the planning and preparations, financial investment of substantial, upfront expenses such as artist visas, airline tickets, accommodations and thoughtful curating.”

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