Past Events

Dear San Rafael Colleagues and Friends: Some good news to share with you… the San Rafael Summer Market is Here!  Savor the Summer Farmers Market with farm-fresh produce, honey, wine, baked goods, flowers, cured meats, jams, pastas, handmade crafts, and community.  We’re excited to welcome back an exciting range of 40+ new and returning farmers…

The date for the next Downtown  San Rafael  Clean and Green Day is TBD 9:00am to Noon Volunteers will pick up litter, sweep, and clean parking meters on 4th Street and corners from the SMART tracks to the Pond Farm Brewing Co.  The Business Improvement District (BID) and San Rafael Clean Coalition are hosting this event.  BID will have booths at two…

The 32st Annual Greg Borrelli May Madness, the longest running Car Show and Parade in Northern California was scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from Noon-6 PM in Downtown San Rafael this year. It will be held later in the year, and if you have already registered, your registration will still be valid for the new…

Get Tickets Here AlterTheater is opening their new play at 1200 4th Street, the old Rafael Jewelers corner. Folks can “Window-Shop Theater” as they walk by from January 29th – February 23rd and you and your customers can take in a show after work. Thanks to Chen Properties for offering the space! Join the BID,…

A huge thank you to our outgoing president, Jaime Ortiz, from Bank of Marin.  Jaime has served as BID President for the past three years, creating a cohesive, cooperative and effective organization. He did it while also being an active in the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber, and several more organizations. We salute…

Shop Local Saturday provides us an opportunity to honor and celebrate the hardworking folks that are creating jobs, fueling the economy, enriching our lives, supporting local organizations and preserving our unique culture in San Rafael. By shopping local and small, and by using local services, the majority of your money stays within our own community.…

Download 2019 BID Annual Report

Trick or Treat on 4th Street! Fourth Street, Downtown & the West End Village (from Lincoln to H Street) Bring your little ones in costume for treats from participating merchants all up and down Fourth Street, Downtown from Lincoln to the West End Village, look for the poster and balloons. San Rafael City Plaza (at…

“Family Fun Day” West End Celebration Starting at H Street and stretching east three blocks, San Rafael’s West End Village will again be the destination for local families and friends to enjoy the West End Village Celebration (WEVC).  For the 11th year, community spirit, kid’s arts and crafts activities (in partnership with several local non-profit organizations),…