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.
Designed for residents, visitors, and business owners alike, the blog delivers timely, relevant coverage that captures the spirit of Mill Valley. From new business openings and community spotlights to local event previews, seasonal guides, and insider recommendations, Enjoy Mill Valley brings together everything that makes this community exceptional.
With a focus on connection and discovery, the blog:
- Highlights local businesses and entrepreneurs
- Covers Chamber initiatives and civic partnerships
- Promotes community events and cultural happenings
- Shares curated guides for dining, shopping, and experiences
- Celebrates the people who shape Mill Valley’s character
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.
Tam Glad’s Adam Cohen Catches Up with The Multi-Faceted Products at Xtracycle
Tam Glad creator Adam Cohen’s latest digest delves into the world of Tam Junction bike hub Xtracycle. The shop’s Steve Zourntos, Joe Loll and Chris Harrison invited Cohen into the shop and test the models in Xtracycle’s inventory.
Read MoreAs Legislators Keep Passing New Housing Bills and Gov. Newsom Signs Them, Mill Valley Keeps Its Eye on the Ball of Right-Sized Affordability
On the receiving end of that oft-frustrating avalanche of housing legislation and the disparate opinions about if and how to implement them are longtime government servants like City of Mill Valley Senior Planner Danielle Staude, who is among those at City Hall charged with digesting new housing policy and implementing in a way that is right-sized for Mill Valley.
Read MoreMarin IJ: ‘Dunsinane’ From MTC & Tam High’s CTE Conveys Senselessness of War – Thru Oct. 16
Marin Theatre Company has kicked off its 2022-23 season with a bang, leveraging a collaboration with Tam High School’s CTE and the prose of Scottish playwright David Greig for Dunsinane, a sequel to Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” that runs through Oct. 16.
Read MorePaseo: A California Bistro, an Iconic Mill Valley Restaurant in a Historic Space, Is Ready for Your Special Occasion
Good things come to those who wait, the old saying goes. In the case of longtime Mill Valley resident Ki Yong Choi, the wait throughout the course of a global pandemic was been interminable at times, but it sure does feel good to be the one to re-open one of Mill Valley’s iconic restaurants, set in the historic El Paseo space at 17 Throckmorton Avenue, and help it thrive once again, he says.
Read MoreAnd Now For the Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For! Tuesday Night Comedy Returns to the Throckmorton – Oct. 11, 7pm
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the folks at the Throckmorton Theatre are reviving Tuesday Night Comedy, one of Mill Valley’s iconic events, starting Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7pm, and weekly thereafter at 8pm. Tix are $21 GA, $30 for reserved seating.
Read MorePlay Marin Builds on Annual Walk-a-Thon, Seeks to Raise Awareness and Deepen Ties Between Marin City and Mill Valley – Oct. 22
Play Marin 2nd annual Walk-A-Thon, an approximately 5.5-mile, round trip walk from Rocky Graham Park in Marin City to the Mill Valley Middle School and back, seeks to support diversity, inclusion, and community empowerment in Marin; raise awareness; bring together our Marin County community; have fun and raise funds for the organization’s programs in the process.
Read MoreSoon-To-Be Lawfully Wedded: MV City Council, Southern Marin Fire Agree to Consolidate
At an October 3rd special joint meeting between the Southern Marin Fire Protection District Board of Directors and the Mill Valley City Council, the organizations unanimously backed a joint resolution supporting consolidated fire services. The move continues a process that dates back to early 2020, when the agencies entered into a shared services agreement that…
Read MoreSurf + Sand Shop Unveils Fine Jewelry Trunk Show Oct. 16, 20th Anniversary Screening of ‘Blue Crush’ at CineLounge – Oct. 20
Since she opened her beach-centric Surf + Sand shop earlier this year, MV resident Lauren Friis has paid homage to beach culture and sustainability. She’s walking the walk in October, continuing the post-MVFF fun with a 20th anniversary screening of Blue Crush.
Read MoreTAM Debuts Multi-Faceted ‘Eyes Up, Marin’ Campaign, Part of Agency’s Street Smarts Traffic Safety Program
Whether it’s on four wheels, two wheels, self-propelled or with an assist or even on a pogo stick, Mill Valley and Marin County residents are always on the move. Here at Enjoy Mill Valley, we’re all about encouraging you to get out into your community and eating, drinking, shopping, dancing, inspiring and basking in the joy of living in a vibrant community. But it’s critically important that you do all that safely.
Read More2022 Movies in the Park Closes With a Classic – ‘Aladdin’ (1992) – Oct. 14th, Old Mill Park
On the heels of a blockbuster series in 2022, the free series of film screenings under the stars looks to close it out with a classic: Aladdin. The film was released in November 1992 and received positive reviews from critics, particularly for the performance by Mill Valley legend Robin Williams.
Read MoreGet Clickin’: MV Arts Commission Annual Click Off Photography Competition Kicks Off Oct. 20
The Click Off, which turned 20 in 2018, is back once again with a quartet of new categories, which will be randomly chosen by Recreation staff following the “Click Off Kick Off, “ which will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, October 18th at 6pm. Registered participants will be informed of their randomly selected category and image upload instructions via email on Thursday, October 20th by 3pm.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Oct. 3
If you want to support this Enjoy Milll Valley Blog, including all of the News You Can Use below, you can make a tax-deductible donation of $75 or more to the Enjoy Mill Valley Fund, which supports shovel-ready beautification and infrastructure improvements throughout Mill Valley, from flower plantings and restoration of landmarks like the Gravity Car and Clock Tower to the free Movies…
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