Bret Harte is a beautiful, walkable residential neighborhood along the southern border of San Rafael in Marin County. The earliest homes date from the late 1930s. The neighborhood is tucked into the hillside with ample green space, tree-lined streets, and the secret bootleg trail. It features Bret Harte Park—the neighborhood's social center—and a diversity of families that call Bret Harte home.
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Events & Announcements

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Thank you Bret Harte for This Year's Spookiest of Halloweens!
Thanks to all of BH for coming out to join the neighborhood in celebrating our favorite holiday of the year. We could not have done it without BHCA Current Members, whose dues made it happen. Special thanks to BHCA Steering Committee members Melinda Godin, who organized the pumpkin carving, and Tim O'Dwyer, who arranged the pre-Trick or Treat pizza from Andy's Market.

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Latest News

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WhatsApp Group for Bret Harte Parents
​Do you wrangle a tiny Bret Hartigan and want to meet up with others just like you? Get with the WhatsApp! Join the Bret Harte Parents WhatsApp group—a great way to coordinate and hear about impromptu park meetups and playdates. Folks new to the neighborhood (or with new Bret Hartigans) are especially encouraged. To be added to the group, please contact Briony at 415-420-8684‬.
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Be Internet Famous the Way Only a Hashtag Can Make You
​Whether or not you're sporting your new Bret Harte swag, the internet wants to know what you're up to, BH-style. Tag your and your other Bret Hartigans' shenanigans with #brethartemarin and we can all follow along!

Annual Events

Spring Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10:00 AM
The furry, rascally rabbit Bret Bunny has been spotted hiding eggs at the Bret Harte Park. Bring your little ones (and a basket) and help collect all the eggs. Coffee and bagels (at least) provided.
Bret hARTe Community Art Stroll | June 2024, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Please join us for our fourth annual Bret hARTe Community Art Stroll! Check out the creative talents of Bret Harte artists and musicians while you stroll the neighborhood.​
Neighborhood Garage Sale | September 14, 2024, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Don’t miss the Bret Harte–wide annual sale, with dozens of households participating. Clothing, housewares, collectibles, small furniture, electronics, kids clothes and toys, books, bikes, antiques, glassware, flatware, plants, vintage collectibles, musical gear, gardening equipment, eclectica, and more!
Bret Harte Annual All-Neighborhood Picnic | September 15, 2024, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Save the Date for the annual all-neighborhood picnic in the park. Meet and mingle with your neighbors, see the new faces, come enjoy the camaraderie and friendly vibe that is Bret Harte. Local musicians will entertain, and feel free to bring a dish to share. This is our only all-member event of the year (and one of the few aimed at grownups), so don't miss it!
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party | Sunday, October 27, 2024, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Join your neighbors in getting ready for trick-or-treating. Carving supplies and decorations, along with a limited supply of pumpkins provided by the BHCA. Please bring your own carving tools if possible.
Pre-Trick-or-Treat Pizza in the Park | Halloween, 5:00 PM
Come dressed in costume for pizza before heading out for trick-or-treating! Pizza provided by the BHCA.

Join Us!

Welcome to the neighborhood! Whether you’ve been here one year or fifty, you already know how great this place is. You might also know that the BHCA works hard to keep it that way—by putting on activities for all ages including Halloween, Easter, the Art Stroll, and an annual picnic in the park. The BHCA provides services like the Street Angels and Bret Harte Bounty, and represents our neighborhood at the city and county levels. All we’re missing is you! Join (or Renew) to help support us financially. Annual membership is only $25 per household.

About the BHCA

The Bret Harte Community Association, in existence for over 50 years, is a neighborhood organization that supports approximately 500 residences, with the purpose of bringing the community together.

The BHCA is funded by neighborhood and community donations. A $25/year per-household donation is suggested. However, all activities are available to all neighborhood residents regardless of member status. The many accomplishments of the BHCA are achieved solely through volunteer efforts. To stay up to date on what's happening in and around the neighborhood, subscribe to the BHCA Email List.
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