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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12 Bay Area Family Outings for Labor Day Weekend

September 1, 2026

Labor Day weekend is summer vacation's last hurrah (even if most kids are in school already). Make the most of this last long weekend of summer with a fun family outing or activity in Marin or elsewhere in the Bay Area.

25 Free Things to Do for Families in September

September 1, 2026

Here are 25 great ideas for great affordable activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area in September, all of which are free or really inexpensive.

Oakland Museum of California history gallery with family

Visit a Museum for Free in September

August 31, 2026

Did you know you can visit most of the Bay Area's major museums and cultural attractions for free every month? Check out our list for the month of September.