Past Events
Member Mixer Thursday, June 27 at Bogie’s Too from 5:30-7:30pm
Join your BID friends and neighbors for a fun, informative evening with light refreshments, beer and wine. Bring your co-workers. We will hear a presentation by Barry Miller, San Rafael General Plan 2040 Project Manager Paul Jensen, San Rafael Community Development Director will also be there to answer any questions. Please stop by after work…
Read MoreDowntown San Rafael Hops and Vines Stroll
Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Downtown San Rafael, CA The Annual Downtown San Rafael Hops & Vines Stroll will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Celebrating the craft beer and premium wine scene in Marin, the festive tasting event will take place along…
Read MoreSummer Sidewalk Sale – August
Mark your calendars to participate in our great summer savings event on Saturday, August 24, 11-5pm! Join us for discounts, sales, demos, special events, food and lively shopping. The fun will stretch from downtown 4th Street to the West End Village. Downtown businesses will offer sales and discounts, special items, entertainment and an opportunity to…
Read MoreAnnual Member Meeting/BID Mixer Thursday, September 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Istanbul Rug
Annual Member Meeting/BID Mixer Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Hosted by Ogi Teker at Istanbul Rug, 1504 4th Street We will be sharing our 2019 Annual Report and Board slate. Miriam Karell, the SBDC Director will speak on workshops relevant to your business and Digital Marketing Strategies. Come meet your Downtown neighbors for a social evening of fun and information.
Read MorePanel Q&A / Beautification Report
Panel Q & A from February 28th Downtown Beautification Mixer at T&B Sports DST Jesse Taylor-Vermont Project Manager • Marin County Downtown Streets Team DST’s cleaning schedule: Fourth Street, D to Hetherton, M-F 8am-noon, Special Projects on Fridays. West End and Under Freeway, rotate to clean 1 or 2 times per month. Pick up 5,000 gallons of…
Read MoreBID Mixer on Thursday, February 28 from 5:30-7:30pm at T&B Sports
BEAUTIFICATION MIXER Feb 28th at T&B Sports PANEL Q & A: DST Jesse Taylor-Vermont Project Manager • Marin County Downtown Streets Team DST’s cleaning schedule: Fourth Street, D to Hetherton, M-F 8am-noon, Special Projects on Fridays West End and Under Freeway, rotate to clean 1 or 2 times per month Pick up 5,000 gallons of debris per week,…
Read MoreSpring Sidewalk Sale – Sat. April 13, 11am-5pm
Mark your calendars to participate in our great summer savings event on Saturday, April 13, 11-5pm! Join us for discounts, sales, demos, special events, food and lively shopping. The fun will stretch from downtown 4th Street to the West End Village. Downtown merchants and restaurants are gearing up to offer special items, entertainment and an…
Read MoreWest End Pilot Lighting Project
Downtown San Rafael Kicked Off the West End Pilot Lighting Project on 4th Street between G Street and Shaver at this year’s West End Village Celebration event on Sunday, November 4th. Downtown San Rafael has always been known for its charming lights, and now the West End will join the party with the overhead lights…
Read MoreDressing Up Empty Store Windows
The BID and Downtown San Rafael Arts District have joined forces to showcase local artwork and dress up empty retail spaces. In our first project, artist Lynn Sondag created whimsical fall trees that blend beautifully with the surroundings. See her work at 1200 4th Street, at the corner of B (old Rafael Jewelers). Special thanks to:…
Read MoreShop Small / Shop Local
Throughout the Holiday season, you can support Downtown San Rafael’s small businesses and entrepreneurs and encourage local friends and residents to “shop small” in both Downtown and the West End Village. We’re also encouraging consumers to ‘dine small’ by grabbing a bite or a drink at a local eatery or brew pub or to relax…
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