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.
Marine Mammal Center’s Adam Ratner Talks Caring for Injured Animals in Virtual OAC Event – March 25
The Outdoor Art Club continues its series of free, virtual, thought-provoking workshops with a talk by Adam Ratner, Associate Director of Conservation Education at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, a world leader in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary science, and educationDuring the “Caring for Our Oceans” event, which is set for Thursday, March 25 at…
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A Letter from Famous4 Owner Larry ‘the Hat’ Lautzker
Famous4 extends its going out of business sale through March 14! As Famous 4 owner Larry “the Hat” Lautzker nears the final week of business for his vaunted retail shop at 96 Throckmorton Ave. in downtown Mill Valley, he’s got a lot to say about the rollercoaster ride of the past several weeks, during which he’s…
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Open Air Artisan Faire Returns to Makers Market at MVLY With Live Music & More – March 13, 11am-5pm
Makers Market‘s regular series of Open Air Artisan Faires at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard return this month as owner Suzy Ekman and her team look to emerge from the latest shutdown and dip their toes into outdoor, socially distanced markets. With springtime in the air, the outdoor fair, set for Saturday, March 13, 11am-5pm, features a dozen local…
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Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Tasting is Back – With a Delicious Twist! Live Virtual Beer & Wine Tastings Feat. Renowned Bay Area Vintners & Brewers – April 15-16
On April 15-16, one of Mill Valley’s iconic events, the 39th Annual Mill Valley Wine, Beer and Gourmet Food Tasting returns – with a delicious twist! It’s back, it’s virtual, and as always it’s sponsored by Mill Valley Market with proceeds supporting the Mill Valley Chamber and Kiddo!, the Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation. This year’s event features two at-home, one-hour tastings –…
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Optimism on Vaccine Distro Surges as County Officials Say Most of Marin’s 200k Adults Could be Vaccinated by Before July – State Now Dictates Vaccine Eligibility Tiers
The following sectors are now eligible for vaccinations in Marin: education, food service, child care, agriculture & emergency services. Image courtesy Marin HHS. At the outset of his weekly update to the Marin County Board of Supervisors this week, Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis did something that he and his public health…
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Let’s Do This: City of MV Targets $1M Grant to Build Class IV Bike Lane as Part of East Blithedale Overhaul
East Blithedale Ave., outbound from Lomita/Roque Moraes intersection, at right, and a proposed Class IV bike lane. Courtesy images. There’s no doubt that the volume of people cruising around Mill Valley on two wheels over the past year has spiked dramatically. There are myriad reasons for that trend, of course, from all of us seeking…
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Head to the Pitch: Dave Fromer Soccer & Mill Valley Recreation Open Spring Soccer Program Registration
Spring Soccer offers team practices during the weekday and games on Saturdays. Weekday team practices and Saturday games will be run by a dedicated DFS coach. Parents coach teams for the Saturday games. Participating in DFS’ Spring Soccer program provides a great opportunity for players to improve their ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, goalkeeping, and…
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House Democrats Hope to Pass $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Friday, Including $25 Billion in Relief For Restaurants
The federal government packed a bounty of relief in its passage of the $900 billion stimulus package in December, including the long-awaited Save Our Stages Act, which provides $15 billion in the form of “Shuttered Venue Operators Grants” for “live venues, indie movie theaters, and cultural institutions” like the Sweetwater Music Hall, Throckmorton Theatre and Marin Theatre Company, who have been thrashed by their…
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David Brenner, Creator of SFMOMA’s Living Wall, Talks Vertical Planting at OAC Virtual Event – March 18
The SFMOMA Living Wall by David Brenner of Habitat Horticulture. Courtesy image. When the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art reopened in 2016 after an extensive renovation, it was teeming with gorgeous new features, not the least of which was the living wall created by David Brenner of Habitat Horticulture. Inspired by Brenner’s creation,…
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County Moves to Vaccinate Teachers & Workers in Food Service, Child Care, Agriculture & Emergency Services
County officials caution that vaccine remains in limited supply, so while workers in the five sectors are now eligible to receive a vaccine anywhere in the Bay Area, appointments remain in limited supply. Having made significant headway in vaccinating residents above 65 years old and residents and workers in hospitals and acute care facilities, Marin County…
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Dick Spotswood: ‘Outdoor Dining Will Outlast SIP Rules,’ ‘Unnecessary Bureaucratic Hurdles Ought to Evaporate’
Without question, the pandemic has wrought utter devastation across the globe, with more than 5000,000 lives lost in the U.S. alone, and endless, cascading impacts, But Marin Independent Journal columnist and former Mill Valley Mayor Dick Spotswood took a moment to reflect on the fact that “the epidemic inadvertently ushered in changes and taught lessons…
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Red Dawn: Marin Moves Into Less Restrictive Red Tier on Feb. 24 – Retail at 50% Density & Indoor Dining at 25%
Marin County health officials said Tuesday that Marin is able to move into the less restrictive red Tier 2 within the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, effective Feb. 24, due to the continued positive progression of Marin’s metrics around new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents and the percentage of positive tests continue to improve. The red…
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