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  • 5 Fall Family Hikes in Marin

    Fall offers some of the finest weather of the year in Marin and the Bay Area, so take a hike with the kiddos!

    Fall family hikes in Marin
  • Marin Holiday Guide 2026

    Get into the holiday spirit with our annual guide to Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's celebrations, and festive family events in Marin County and the Bay Area!

Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at the Marin Center in San Rafael, featuring colorful holiday lights and family-friendly fun.

November 5, 2026

Sponsored: Celebrate the holidays at the Marin Center in San Rafael! Enjoy spectacular holiday light displays, festive crafts, movie nights, and more free, family-friendly holiday fun for kids at the Marin Fairgrounds this season.
Santa Claus poses for a holiday photo with a mother and young child aboard the River Fox Train's Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento.

November 4, 2026

Sponsored: All aboard for a magical holiday adventure! Celebrate the season with a festive ride on the River Fox Train’s Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento, featuring holiday fun, Christmas cheer, and a special visit with Santa!
Alt text: Festive Christmas House display at West End Nursery in San Rafael, featuring a red staircase, colorful nutcrackers, decorated Christmas trees, and holiday decorations.

November 4, 2026

Have fun with the kiddos this weekend! Discover our picks for the best family-friendly events and activities for kids in Marin County and the Bay Area.
Families and kids ice skating at the outdoor holiday rink in San Francisco's Union Square, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

November 3, 2026

Some Bay Area ice skating rinks are opening this week! Lace up your skates and discover the best places for family-friendly holiday ice skating with kids in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and throughout the Bay Area in 2026.

Classes for Kids

Marin Mommies is the go-to guide for parents and families in Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area, with events and activities, local schools, neighborhoods, summer camps, travel ideas, and more.

Marin Holiday Guide 2026