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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!

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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!

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Little Hands, Big Music! Kids Get in FREE at Marin Symphony's Mini Maestro Concert

November 2, 2026

Sponsored: Mini Maestro: Meet the Strings—Classics, Concertos, and Fiddles is a fun-filled, interactive musical adventure designed especially for kids and their families on Sunday, November 8, at 2:30 pm. Kids attend FREE!

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Come Tour Mark Day School!

November 2, 2026

Sponsored: Discover what makes Mark Day School in San Rafael special! Explore the school and learn why families love it at an upcoming tour on December 1 or January 9.

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Kids enjoying inflatable bounce houses, a giant slide, and ride-on toys at Playland Sausalito, an indoor play space in Marin County.

Playland Sausalito: Indoor Play & Birthday Parties for Kids

November 1, 2026

Enjoy indoor play and kids' birthday parties at Playland in Sausalito! Kids can bounce, slide, play games, and have fun at this family-friendly play space in Marin County.

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Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in Marin and Sonoma County 2026

Christmas Tree Farms & Lots in Marin and Sonoma Counties 2026

November 1, 2026

Find the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season with our 2026 guide to Christmas tree farms and lots in Marin and Sonoma counties!

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Holidays

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Classes for Kids

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Outdoors

Skunk Train Pumpkin Express in Willits: Fall Family Fun | Marin Mommies

Take the Scenic Route to Fall Aboard the Skunk Train’s Pumpkin Express

October 7, 2026

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Food & Cooking

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October 19, 2026

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October 15, 2026

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Marin Schools

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Come Tour Mark Day School!

November 2, 2026

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Birthday Parties

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