Marin and Sonoma County Pumpkin Patches

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

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Halloween Events for Kids in Marin & the Bay Area

Find spooky, festive & family-friendly fun this Halloween!

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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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Blue Angels flying over San Francisco Bay during Fleet Week

Marin & Bay Area Family Events This Weekend: October 9–11

October 9, 2026

Find the best family-friendly events and things to do with kids in Marin and the Bay Area this weekend, including Fleet Week, seasonal fun, outdoor activities, and more.

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

Sponsored: All aboard for a fun fall family adventure! Take the kids on the Skunk Train’s Pumpkin Express for a scenic ride through the redwoods to a festive pumpkin patch, complete with seasonal treats and a pumpkin to take home.

Apple-a-Day Ratzlaff Ranch apple u-pick Sebastopol

U-Pick Apples at Apple-a-Day Ratzlaff Ranch in Sebastopol

October 6, 2026

It's apple season, and there's nothing quite like picking your own fruit right off the tree! Families who want to experience an authentic apple u-pick this fall should head to Apple-a-Day Ratzlaff Ranch, a sprawling apple farm in the west of Sebastopol.