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.
On the Heels of Memorial Day Parade, Molly de Vries Nears Finish Line for Reusable Cup Program
Relentless and innovative, longtime Mill Valley resident and Ambatalia owner Molly de Vries is nearing a long-sought goal of creating a pilot program in Mill Valley that seeks to reduce the prevalence of single-use coffee cups.
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Mill Valley Rec, MVFREE Tee Up Mill Valley’s Inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Depot Plaza – June 18
On June 18th from 11am-3pm on the Depot Plaza, the City of Mill Valley’s Recreation Dept., along with the Mill Valley Force for Racial Equity & Empowerment (MVFREE), which includes many members of the city’s former Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, are stepping up to host the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The event is free to all.
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Men’s Clothing and Home Goods Shop Fez Hosts Photographer Lindsey Ross to Making Tintype and Ambrotype Portraits – June 18-19
On June 18-19, they’re hosting acclaimed California photographer Lindsey Ross, who will be making 8×10 inch tintype and ambrotype portraits at Fez from 11am-5pm. Ross primarily works with large format photography and the 19th century process of wet-plate collodion.
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Makers Market Lines Up Summer Market Dates at MV Lumber Yard – June 11, July 9 & August 13
These markets are free and open to the public and take place surrounded by the beautiful boutiques and eateries of ‘the Yard,’ offering the opportunity to stroll around the gorgeous MVLY with great food and drinks from Watershed Mill Valley, Eddy Bar & Bottle, Millie’s Crepe et Creme and Flour Craft Bakery Mill Valley.
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Curtain Theatre Returns to Old Mill Park With Shakespeare’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ – Aug. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 & Sept. 3-5 (2pm)
The Two Gentlemen of Verona is considered by some to be Shakespeare’s first play, one that jostles with themes and motifs with which he would later deal in more detail. The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behavior of people in love.
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Kiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
There will also be tasty food and beverages for all ages from local vendors available for purchase. That includes beer from East Brother Beer Company and Lagunitas, as well as Salt Point canned cocktails, wine, BBQ, Vegan, Pizza, Mexican and Dim Sum! All proceeds to benefit Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation.
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MV Music Fest Is the Latest Feather In Organized Chaos Events’ Founder Constance Adamopoulos’ Cap
“My dad was slinging hamburgers in Compton during the riots in the 1960s and my uncle was serving stars like Jonathan Winters, Dean Martin and Red Skelton and I got to run around in both places.”
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Sweetwater Music Hall Revives Trivia Cafe – May 29
The folks at the Sweetwater Music Hall want to find out. They’re reviving the popular Trivia Cafe, starting this Sunday, May 29, 5-7:30pm. Hosted by Howard Rachelson, Marin’s trivia master and the author of the Pacific Sun’s Trivia Cafe column, the event features great questions, visuals and music from all categories.
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MV Arts Commission Tees Up Blockbuster Lineup for Concerts in the Plaza – Sept. 10-11
One of the bright spots during the 2021 chapter of the pandemic was the bloom of al fresco everything, with the Depot Plaza abuzz with activity, from buskers of all stripes and SF Opera performers on hiatus to socially distanced outdoor dining on picnic tables from the City of Mill Valley and all manner of impromptu gatherings related to diversity…
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Curated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of May 23
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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Gordon Studer to Showcase Earthy Abstracts at MV Chamber in June – First Tuesday Artwalk is June 7th
Gordon Studer’s work is rooted in his discipline as an award-winning commercial illustrator, lending his work a strong, graphic cadence. The result speaks to liminal experience, interstitial time, and dreamscapes in deliberate forms in black atop a palette of ochre, sky blue, and crushed clays.
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48th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s BBQ Returns – May 29
After a two-year hiatus, the 48th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue – a festive fundraiser for the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department – returns on Sunday, May 29 (12-5pm) at Santos Meadows on Frank Valley Road. Enjoy delicious food, fantastic live music, tasty craft beers, premium wine, and a whole lot of fun for the family at a favorite Memorial…
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