8 Awesome Summer Hikes for Families in Marin

Gather up the kids and hit the trail for one of these easy and fun summer hikes.

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U-Pick Apples in the North Bay

Head up to one of the local apple farms that offers a u-pick experience. Fun for the entire family!

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Marin Community Pools

Here's our list of swimming pools throughout the county that are open to the public and offer drop-in recreational swim hours for families.

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Pick Your Own Apples in the North Bay!

August 10, 2026

Late summer marks the beginning of apple season in California! Find out where to go apple picking or get fresh-picked local apples in Marin and Sonoma.

All Aboard! The Polar Express Returns to Sacramento and Jamestown

August 9, 2026

Get ready to believe! Tickets for the annual holiday Polar Express train rides at the California State Railroad Museum and Railtown 1897 go on sale soon! Become a member by September 6 to take advantage of ticket pre-sales.

Gravenstein Apple Fair kids playing with bubbles

Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for August 7–9

August 7, 2026

Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend in Marin and the Bay Area.

Goat and children behind fence Slide Ranch

Hands-on Fun for Fall at Slide Ranch

August 6, 2026

Registration for Slide Ranch's popular fall family programs is now open! Check out what they have in store for families this fall and find out how to get first dibs on registration so you don't miss out.