City News

City Council Holds a Joint Meeting with the Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees - On Monday, October 19, the Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees and the Mill Valley City Council convened to celebrate partnerships, share priorities, and identify opportunities for stronger collaboration. Learn more about the discussion on our website.

Mill Valley Suspends ALPR and Live-Feed Cameras Over Privacy Concerns - The City of Mill Valley has suspended its Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and live-feed cameras due to concerns about its vendor’s revised terms and enforceable privacy protections. The City is working with the County of Marin and neighboring cities to evaluate alternatives and stronger safeguards, with findings and recommendations expected to return to City Council in February 2027. Read more about the suspension, privacy priorities, and next steps.

El Niño Updates

El Niño is Coming - Time to Get Prepared - Check out Mill Valley's new El Niño preparedness webpage which contains all you need to know and will be updated throughout the season. Don't forget to bookmark the webpage for easy reference.

Blithedale Canyon Seasonal Safety Gathering
CONNECT - LEARN - BUILD COMMUNITY

October 27, 2026 - 5:30pm to 8pm - Free - All Ages Welcome!

Join your Blithedale Canyon neighbors for an evening of connection and conversation on El Niño and seasonal emergency preparedness at the historic Outdoor Art Club. Meet your local City, Police, and Fire District staff to hear about safety in your neighborhood. 

Please RSVP to NRG@Cityofmillvalley.gov.

Community, Culture, and Connection News & Events

Walk, Roll & Support Play Marin! - November 7

Join Play Marin for its annual Walk-A-Thon, a fun morning of movement, play, and community for all ages and abilities! Celebrate an organization that brings kids and teens across Marin together through sports, arts, STEM, and enrichment programs. Every step and donation helps create more opportunities for young people to play, learn, and grow. Learn more and register here!

Get Your Free United Against Hate T-Shirt! - October 30

Stop by the City of Mill Valley’s booth at Trunk or Treat on October 30 for a free Mill Valley Stands United Against Hate T-shirt! Answer one or more questions about building a welcoming, inclusive community to receive your shirt. Available while supplies last! Learn more about this year’s United Against Hate Week campaign.

Democracy Hour Hosted by The Hivery - October 27

Join a welcoming community of local women coming together to learn, connect, and explore meaningful ways to support democracy. Free and Open to All including non-members! Register to secure your spot.

The Redwoods Collective Sale This Weekend!

October 23 & 24 10am-3pm

A special shopping event featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of treasures for every generation. Every purchase helps support The Redwoods residents and community. Learn more about The Redwoods on their website.

Municipal Service Tax News

Mill Valley voters will consider renewing the Municipal Service Tax (MST) this November. Renewal would continue funding streets, emergency access improvements, tree maintenance, and wildfire-safety work. MST details available at Municipal Service Tax | Mill Valley, CA.

Arts & Recreation News & Events

Halloween at the Center!

October 30 | 4pm-6pm

at the MV Community Center

Join us Friday, October 30 and enjoy Trunk or Treating, games, crafts, and more from 4–6pm, then head inside for a special Halloween magic show from 6:15-7pm. Learn more!

Calling All Bay Area Wedding & Event Vendors! The Mill Valley Arts & Recreation Department is currently seeking wedding and event vendors to participate in the 2027 Marin Wedding & Event Expo on Sunday, February 28, 2027! Vendor application deadline is Sunday, January 10 at midnight. Learn more and apply today!

Want to Learn More About Preschool at the Center Programs? Mill Valley Arts & Recreation offers preschool programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years. The best way to learn about our programs is to schedule a tour! Email Program Supervisor Molly Given at mgiven@cityofmillvalley.gov to schedule.

Read additional program information on our website!

International Mahjong Festival — Everyone Has a Seat at the Table! 

Saturday, October 24 | 10am–2pm

Mill Valley Community Center

Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration of Mahjong, culture, food, and community, all for a wonderful cause! Discover Mahjong traditions from around the world, including Chinese, American, Japanese Riichi, Taiwanese, Filipino, Malaysian, and more. Register today!

Arts Commission Survey - Please take a moment to complete a survey about the Mill Valley Arts Commission and its programs. Take the brief survey here!

Library News & Events

All events take place at the Mill Valley Pubic Library. 

After Hours 1966 Record Listening Night

Friday, November 6, 6:30pm

Choose your favorite song from 1966 to play for the group and share your memories and what the song means to you. Bring your own vinyl or select from our collection. Gary Scheuenstuhl from Mill Valley Music will host and bring some favorites from his record collection and Jim Welte will DJ. Registration highly recommended. Learn more and register. 

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, October 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Find fabulous deals on high-quality best sellers, with an excellent inventory of fiction and non-fiction items including children's books. Entrance to the Book Sale is at the door next to the Smart Garden on the side of the library building. Learn more about The Friends of the Mill Valley Library. 

Upcoming Author Talks

How to Look Away

with Daniel Peña

and Sasha Vasilyuk

Monday, October 26, 6:30pm

A riveting, kaleidoscopic portrait of the American compulsion toward cruelty and our power to subvert it from an award-winning contributor to The Guardian and The New York Times.

Parini Shroff

with Tanya Žilinskas Wednesday,

October 28, 6:30pm

Bestselling author of The Bandit Queens presents her newest novel, Some People.

Mindful Gift Idea Workshop with Lea Redmond

Sunday, November 8, 2:00pm

Artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you’ve never seen it before.

Sustainability News

Go Green This Halloween! - Celebrate Halloween sustainably with simple ways to reduce waste, like using reusable trick or treat bags, swapping or thrifting costumes, and choosing candy with minimal packaging. Don't forget to repurpose your pumpkins for delicious treats or compost them after the holiday! Explore more zero waste Halloween tips from Zero Waste Marin.

Let Your Grass Go to Let Something Better Grow - Ready to replace your lawn with a water-efficient landscape? Marin Water's Cash for Grass program offers rebates of up to $4.68 per square foot for replacing grass with water-saving landscaping, including bonus incentives for rain gardens. Take advantage of these rebates to conserve water and create a more sustainable outdoor space. Learn more and apply for a rebate today.

Celebrating the Success of Mill Valley's Great Closet Cleanout! - A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and participated in Mill Valley's second annual Great Closet Cleanout! Together, we collected 2,800 pounds of donations, with 96% of them finding new homes during the event. Your generosity helped keep thousands of pounds of textiles out of the landfill while giving gently used items a second life!

Community News

Fall Wildlife on the Move: Slow Down and Stay Alert - Wildlife is on the move! Young animals, including raccoons, venture into unfamiliar territory in search of food and shelter, while deer are entering their fall breeding season. This means more animals may be crossing roads and moving through neighborhoods. Marin Humane reminds drivers to slow down and stay alert, especially at dawn, dusk, and after dark, when wildlife is most active. Watch for animals along roadsides, be prepared to brake, and remember that if one deer crosses the road, others may be close behind. Learn more.