20 Things to Do in Marin this Summer

Summer vacation is here and it's time to explore with the kiddos in Marin.

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Best Water Parks in the Bay Area

All of these parks offer thrilling water slides and gentler aquatic adventures like lazy rivers, wave pools, and kids' activity areas.

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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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Sonoma County Summer Fun

Our list of 15 family fun things to do in Sonoma County this summer.

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20 Things You and Your Kids Have to Do in Marin this Summer

May 26, 2026

Summer vacation is here and it's time to explore with the kiddos in Marin. We've put together a list of 20 must-do activities, events, and outings that every family needs to try in Marin County this summer.

Manor Elementary School's 28th Annual Spring Faire on May 30

May 26, 2026

Sponsored: All are welcome to Manor Elementary School’s 28th Annual Spring Faire on May 30. Come enjoy a family fun celebration of music, games, food and community.

Insiders Guide to the 2026 Marin County Fair

May 25, 2026

The Marin County Fair, "Stars, Stripes & Stories," takes place July 1–5 at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, near the Marin Civic Center. Kids 12 and under are free on Wednesday, July 1.

Marin's 5 Favorite Playgrounds for Family Fun

May 25, 2026

We looked to social media and our website statistics to find out what playgrounds are the most popular with our audience. So, without further ado, here are the 5 favorite playgrounds in Marin, along with the five runners-up.