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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Marin and Sonoma County Pumpkin Patches

Here's our annual guide to pumpkin patches in Marin and Sonoma counties.

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Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for August 28–30

August 28, 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.

Have a Pumpkin Patch Birthday Party this Fall!

August 27, 2026

If your child has an October birthday, then why not have a pumpkin patch party? It's a perfect way to celebrate a special fall birthday!

Experience Maker Faire Bay Area, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth!

August 26, 2026

Get ready for the greatest show (and tell) on earth as Maker Faire Bay Area returns to the Mare Island in Vallejo for its 20th anniversary, September 25–27.

Family Friendly Oktoberfests in Marin & the Bay Area

August 25, 2026

Oktoberfest is almost upon us! This traditional Bavarian festival has taken place every September and early October in Munich, Germany for over 200 years.