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.
Compass Realtor Dana Williams Debuts ‘Community Spotlight’ Series, Chats with Equator’s Helen Russell
Helen Russell and Dana Williams. From his presence at – and sponsorship of – some of Mill Valley’s major events, as well as his multi-faceted marketing and community engagement, Compass real estate agent Dana Williams has long been a ubiquitous presence in Mill Valley. Spurred on by the desire for connection during the pandemic, Williams…
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Lauded for Outdoor Program & Given Green Light for In-Person Classes, Terra Marin Hosts Open Houses – Oct. 25
Recent scenes form Terra Marin Schools. Courtesy images. After launching Terra Marin Micro-Schools in August and drawing media coverage from the likes of NBC Bay Area and the Marin Independent Journal for its use of 12-student cohorts that visited locations throughout the Bay Area and conducted school in nature five days a week, Terra Marin Schools, Wendy Xa continues to innovate through…
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Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Pfaelzer Talks ‘Making Magic from Broadway to Berkeley’ at Virtual OAC – Nov. 5
Johanna Pfaelzer. Courtesy image. As lovers of our renowned Marin Theatre Company know all too well, 2020 has not been kind to theater organizations given our inability to gather in a room and immerse ourselves in theatrical performances. But as MTC Artistic Director Jasson Minadakis has shown, one positive out of the COVID-19 mess is…
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City Council Backs Off Vacant Lots Near Park as Possible Funding Source, Reaffirms Commitment to Creating First Affordable Housing Development in MV Since 1986
City of Mill Valley’s Public Safety Building at 1 Hamilton Drive. A citywide review this month of an array of options to potentially create an affordable housing development in town for the first time since 1986 quickly became largely a neighborhood’s defense of a pair of City-owned vacant lots near Scott Highlands Park. City officials…
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After a Nearly 40-Year Run, Mill Valley’s Critterland Pets to Close – ‘Retirement Sale’ Kicks Off After Thanksgiving
Mark and Curtis Fong and Ivan the bird at Critterland Pets. Mark Fong needs – and has long deserved – a vacation that extends beyond a quick weekend camping jaunt. “It’s been a long run – it’s time to hang it up,” Fong says. That’s Mark’s take on his decision to close his Critterland Pets,…
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Kelly Scott’s The Goods Throws a Massive Cashmere Sale in Her Sundry Shop, Which Closes in November
Thirteen months ago, Kelly Scott opened Sundry, her second retail shop in downtown Mill Valley, a kitchen- and garden-focused complement to The Goods, her shop around the corner laden with “unique gifts, vintage finds, locally sourced treasures and lots of cashmere” at 6 Miller. Scott, the former owner of the Alpha Dog shop, plans to close Sundry in mid-November, but in the meantime,…
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Desta Gallery Toasts Downtown Mill Valley Debut with an Outdoor Inaugural Opening Reception – Sat., Oct. 17
Some of the contemporary works on display at the Desta Gallery. Emebet Korn at her Desta Gallery. Desta Gallery, the Emebet Korn’s recently relocated art gallery from San Anselmo to downtown Mill Valley, is set to officially celebrate its arrival with an “Inaugural Opening Reception” on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2-4:30pm in a reserved space just…
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Equator, Gravity Tavern, MVLY Owners and Art & Equity Lovers Gather to Toast Wesley Cabral’s ‘Heroes’ Mural
At an event to celebrate its placement on the wall at 34 Miller Ave., local artist Wesley Cabral speaks about his creation of the “Heroes” Mural celebrating the late Rep. John Lewis and actor Chadwick Boseman. Art once again took center stage this weekend in downtown Mill Valley, as a bevy of local business owners…
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Marin County Parks to Share Sea Level Rise ‘Adaptation Concepts’ – Including a Future Redesign of the Mill Valley Multi-Use Path – at a Virtual Presentation, Oct. 15
A Marin County Parks rendering of one possible future design for the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multi-Use Path. Courtesy image. Since its debut in 1981, the Mill Valley-Sausalito Multiuse Path along the 106-acre Bothin Marsh has long been one of the most popular paths in the entire Bay Area, with more than a half-million recreational users between March and November each…
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Arts Commission’s ‘Knitting Us Together’ Project Brings Spectacular Splash of Color to Depot Plaza –Thru Oct. 26
Scenes from the Mill Valley Arts Commission’s “Knitting Us Together” art project in the Downtown Plaza, a collaboration with Kiddo. As previously reported, art with a purpose is certainly having a moment in Mill Valley. The creativity has spanned a group project, led by artist Zoe Fry, featuring a trio of free-standing doors in the Depot…
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Daniel and Erma of Murphy Productions Host Virtual ‘Mystery, Magic & the Macabre’ Saturday Salon – Oct. 31
What does one of the most renowned event production companies in the Bay Area do when you can’t, um, have events? Get creative, as always. Daniel Patrick and Erma Murphy of Murphy Productions are hosting a “Mystery, Magic & the Macabre” edition of their regular Saturday Salon on October 31, 6-8pm, via Zoom. “It’s a trick,…
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MV Rec’s ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event Morphs Into COVID-Friendly ‘Spooky Street’ Drive-Thru Parade – Oct. 30
Mill Valley Recreation is looking for businesses to participate by decorating their (socially distant) parking space or trunk in fun and engaging ways. Participants remain in their cars. Scenes from Mill Valley Recreation’s “Trunk or Treat” event in 2018. As we’ve all become accustomed to in the COVID-19 era, Halloween 2020 is, in the words…
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