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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

    Cool Off at Marin Community Pools 2018

August 16, 2026

When August rolls around that means it's time to be on the lookout for apple u-pick! Early varieties will be ripe and reading for picking soon, and you can head to Gold Ridge Organic Farms in Sebastopol to pick your own in August and September!
Goblin Jamboree Bay Area Discovery Museum

August 16, 2026

The Bay Area Discovery Museum's annual Goblin Jamboree returns for 2026! This year's Goblin Jamboree will take place every weekend in October!

August 14, 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.

August 11, 2026

McInnis Park Mini Golf in San Rafael offers the only miniature golf course in Marin, and it's the perfect destination for a fun family afternoon.

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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 Summer Survival Guide