20 Things to Do in Marin this Summer

Summer vacation is here and it's time to explore with the kiddos in Marin.

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Best Water Parks in the Bay Area

All of these parks offer thrilling water slides and gentler aquatic adventures like lazy rivers, wave pools, and kids' activity areas.

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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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Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for July 24–26

July 24, 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.

Bay Area Botanical Gardens for Family Fun

July 23, 2026

Stroll through, explore, and bring a picnic to one of the local botanical gardens. Check out our guide to the most fascinating and fun botanical gardens open to the public in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Young Entrepreneurs: Apply for the Marin Children’s Business Fair!

July 23, 2026

Calling all young entrepreneurs! Applications are officially OPEN for the Marin Children's Business Fair at Town Center Corte Madera on Saturday, September 19.

Swimming, Play and More at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael

July 23, 2026

McNears Beach Park in San Rafael is the a perfect place to go on a warm day to wade in the bay, swim in the pool, picnic, fish, take in spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area, and more.