Enjoy Mill Valley Blog
The Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is the official storytelling platform of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce — and the most comprehensive source for what’s happening in and around town.
Whether you’re looking to explore something new, support a neighborhood business, or stay informed about upcoming events, the Enjoy Mill Valley Blog is your trusted source for local insight — thoughtfully curated and proudly community-driven.
Mill Valley’s Storied Sweetwater Music Hall Fosters community, offers opportunities for all
Transforming an iconic local music venue toward sustainability cannot be an easy task. Yet, when circumstances change, and supporters find themselves in a “do or die” situation, they get moving. This is the case with the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Operating as a nonprofit organization since 2021, the Sweetwater’s calendar features acts from Karla Bonoff to Jeff…
Read MoreMill Valley Fall Arts Festival Opens Applications for Emerging Artist Program and Student Scholarships for ’26
The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has opened applications for its Emerging Artist Program and Student Scholarship opportunities for 2026. The festival will take place September 19–20 in downtown Mill Valley. Now entering its 69th year, the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival is one of Northern California’s most respected fine art and craft events. Set within a scenic redwood grove, the festival features…
Read MoreMill Valley’s Outdoor Art Club Presents $64k via 5 Grants to Local Nonprofits Throughout Marin
Mill Valley, CA — March 19, 2026 — Mill Valley’s oldest and historically important nonprofit organization The Outdoor Art Club (OAC) announced its annual list of grant recipients for 2025/2026. This year’s five recipients were selected based on projects that align with OAC’s core values and the grant focal areas of Food Insecurity and Marin Beautification. Over the…
Read MoreEarth Day Marin, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 12 – 3pm | Mill Valley Community Center
Earth Day Marin 2026 Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 12 – 3pm | Mill Valley Community Center Celebrate Earth Day with us and help create a better world! Join us at Earth Day Marin, our 5th annual environmental celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12 to 3pm, at the Mill Valley Community Center in…
Read MoreFree E-Waste Collection Day!
Event Details: Upcoming Dates: Friday, March 27, 2026Friday, July 31, 2026Friday, November 13, 2026Time: 10am-2pmLocation: Mill Valley Community Center Parking Lot180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley These are drive-thru events. No appointments/reservations required. All are welcome! Please Note: No hazardous waste or household appliances will be accepted. For a full list of e-waste items accepted and not accepted, please visit…
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MEMORIAL DAY 2026!
MEMORIAL DAY 2026! This year’s theme, “Our Democracy” represents our tight-woven community spirit, how everyone has a voice, as a town, we come together, we listen and get things done in a way that makes Mill Valley the best place to live in America! Let’s get those Parade entries in! We’re anticipating a big turnout…
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Member Spotlight : Malugani’s Tire Shop
You know them for their donuts and beards, but Malugani’s Tire Shop does much more for our community than keeping our cars running safely. Kendal, John, Mike, and Ken grew up in large Italian families in Mill Valley, and they are the 3rd generation to run the shop. With over 75 years in business, the shop remains a trusted local stop for tires, brakes, suspension, and much more. Its impact goes far beyond the garage.
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Wonderful 1st Annual Mill Valley Business Awards
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients. Thank you to our sponsors!
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Marin IJ: Marin County Executive Derek Johnson is Proposing the County Create a New Strategic Plan, Its First Since 2001
When asked an open-ended question regarding the most serious issue facing Marin residents that county government could address, 31% cited housing, 17% homelessness, 11% traffic/congestion, 10% infrastructure/roads/street maintenance, 9% cost of living/inflation and 8% growth/development/overpopulation. “A notable share of respondents raised concerns about growth and overdevelopment, and I think this highlights an ongoing tension in Marin, strong concern about housing affordability, alongside a concern about how growth is managed,” said Linn Walsh, a deputy county executive. County supervisors’ current top six priorities are addressing affordable housing/homelessness, disaster preparedness, county infrastructure, advancing race equity, climate resiliency and community/economic vitality.
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Planting the Future: The Outdoor Art Club Gets Ready for Its Next Century
If you’ve walked past the shingled building tucked behind the wisteria-covered gate at 1 West Blithedale Avenue lately, you may have noticed something: the Outdoor Art Club has been busy. In fact, over the past three years, the Club — one of the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce’s longtime members — has quietly undertaken a once-in-a-century effort to preserve and renew one of downtown’s architectural gems. The club has hosted generations of civic gatherings, performances, celebrations, and community conversations – but few people remember that in the 1930s it narrowly escaped demolition when the City proposed turning the site into a parking lot. Now, the Club’s members have once again rolled up their sleeves to care for this landmark — this time by ensuring it meets modern safety and health standards while preserving its historic character.
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The Grateful Dog Marin: Bobby Weir’s Former Doggy Daycare is Fighting to Stay Afloat After the King Tide Floods
Yet The Grateful Dog has always been built on community, connection, and a little bit of Marin magic. Our story is uniquely tied to the cultural fabric of this region. Before we even officially opened, members of the Grateful Dead — including Marin’s own late Bobby Weir — spotted our large sign from a distance. As the story goes, Bobby saw the name “The Grateful Dog” and said, “Well, fuckin’ A, man!” It was one of those unforgettable moments — spontaneous, heartfelt, and rooted in shared love for music, community, and dogs. We will continue to honor him. Like so many great business ideas, Karla Rivera-Cervantes and her husband Ernie conceived the concept behind their The Grateful Dog doggie daycare facility out of personal need.
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