SPRING FLING 2026

April 25 - 9am - 3pm

Join us for a celebration of spring that only Slide Ranch can provide! Spring Fling 2026 will include numerous interactive activities, goat milking, fiber arts, salve making, flower crowns, butter making, cob oven demonstrations, garden tours, site walks, the Marine Mammal Center, Zero Waste Marin and Recology interactives, honeybee education, and more!

This is a great day out for families and a wonderful introduction to Slide Ranch for those who have not experienced our engaging programs. Bring a blanket, chill-out to music in the garden, and cherish the breathtaking views at our coastal farm just 1.5 miles north of Muir Beach. 

Activities are suitable for all ages. Food and beverages available for purchase. $40/general admission. Children under 2 are free. Spring Fling 2026 is a cashless event!

Scholarships are available. Email program@slideranch.org to apply.

Volunteer!

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Celebrate 55 years of planting kids in nature

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    Activities

    A number of activities, crafts, demonstrations, and learning stations will engage Spring Fling attendees throughout the day! Experience goat milking, wool craft, animal encounters, nature exploration, a variety of engaging activities and cooking demonstrations, arts and nature crafts, garden explorations, local organic and farm-fresh food and so much more! 

    Full list of activities coming soon!

  • Food

    Food vendors will include Kinoko Japanese, Pizza Hacker, Nadia's Desserts, and more. There will be vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options available.

    Food stations will provide compostable plates and cutlery. Please help us reduce waste and bring your own refillable water bottle and beverage cup (for hot or cold beverages).

  • Music

    Music in our garden will play throughout the event.

    Line-up:
    LoWatters -A soulful Northern California acoustic trio
    One Man Gone - A Grateful Dead cover band that celebrates the Dead as the ultimate bar band, but also pushes the progressive, disco, and improvisational aspects of the music

  • Volunteer!

    Spring Fling 2026 needs you! Volunteer shifts will include garden crafts with kids, face painting, serving beverages, helping with registration or parking, providing information to guests, and more. The rest of the time, enjoy the live music, other ranch activities and gorgeous land.

    We welcome volunteers ages 16 and up for half-day or full-day shifts. Free admission included.

    Complete this volunteer sign-up and help make Spring Fling 2026 a success!

Special thanks to our sponsors!!

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsor our Annual Spring Fling Celebration, honoring 55 years of planting kids in nature, with an attendance of over 500 participants from around the Bay Area. Benefits of sponsorship include demonstrating your company's commitment to sustainable practices and engaging your employees and clients through complimentary tickets.

Through sponsorship, gain visibility from our extended Slide Ranch community of over 12,000 people. We invite you to build your brand and inspire your team while doing good!

Learn more about our sponsorship levels by contacting us at development@slideranch.org.