12 Fun Outing Ideas for Winter Break

Winter Break is almost here! While you'll probably spend plenty of time with family and friends for Christmas and Hanukkah, you'll also need to keep the kiddos occupied, and there are plenty of fun things to do in and around Marin with the kids during their time off! Check out our list of 12 fun family activities and outings for winter break.
- Head up to the mountains to play in the snow.
- Skate at a local ice rink, like Snoopy's Home Ice or LUMA Ice in Petaluma.
- Experience San Francisco Ballet's classic Nutcracker.
- See a classic Pixar movie on the big screen at the Lark Theater in Larkspur.
- Enjoy hands-on winter fun at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito.
- Take an easy winter waterfall hike to Cascade Falls with the family.
- Celebrate at a Hanukkah menorah lighting or party.
- Visit the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill for its amazing life-size gingerbread house.
- Ring in 2025 at a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration.
- Take a winter road trip to Pacific Grove and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Explore and play at the San Francisco Presidio..
- Visit the Point Reyes Lighthouse to watch for migrating gray whales.
If you're looking for more things to do, make sure you check out our event calendar for plenty of ideas for family fun.