Archive for October 2025

Beautifying Downtown One Corner at a Time! The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to launch a new Adopt-A-Planter program to help improve our downtown intersections. For years, our corner planters have provided much-needed greenery, but many have overgrown trees or limited water sources that make beautification a challenge. So, we’re starting…

The Downtown San Rafael Arts District (DSRAD) and the City of San Rafael has launched a new Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate our city’s cultural identity. This exciting program will bring five new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures- to highly visible locations throughout Downtown in Spring/Summer 2026.…

After more than 12 years of serving our unhoused neighbors in Marin, Downtown Streets Team (DST) Marin will conclude its local programs on Friday, October 24. Unfortunately, the current financial and political environment has greatly impacted their ability to sustain programs across the organization. Since launching in 2013, DST Marin has helped 249 individuals find…

Lights, cameras, San Rafael! Over the past week, our downtown streets turned into a red-carpet runway as Hollywood’s biggest names descended for the 48th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival. From intimate meet-and-greets to surprise walk-bys, here’s a peek at who showed up in our backyard: Joel Edgerton, Zoey Deutch, Rose Byrne (more info) Spike Lee…

If you see an issue downtown — like trash, graffiti, broken meters, potholes, or trip hazards – don’t wait for someone else to report it! The City of San Rafael uses SeeClickFix, an easy online tool where you can report problems directly to the right department. Report an issue here: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/seeclickfix/ Or we added it…

Did you know that the City provides some great, low-cost parking options downtown that make it easy for your customers (and you!) to park stress-free? Here’s a quick guide: Monthly Parking Passes Full-time visitors = $73 Free weekend parking in the A & C Street Garages (all day Saturday & Sunday) First hour free in…

The BID Annual Report for 2025 and Plan for 2026 will be presented to the City Council in December – It will highlight the prior year’s activities of the BID and the projected activities for the next year.  Please review and let us know hat you would like to see the BID focus on in…

The Chamber is excited to share the highlights from the Sip & Bite Café Ribbon Cutting – a joyful celebration filled with community spirit, smiles, and great food! Watch the video here: Sip & Bite Ribbon Cutting

The Downtown San Rafael Arts District (DSRAD) and the City of San Rafael has launched a new Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate our city’s cultural identity. This exciting program will bring five new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures- to highly visible locations throughout Downtown in Spring/Summer 2026.…