20 Free Things to Do for Families in February

Take a hike to the Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands. It's open Sundays and Mondays from 12:30–3:30 pm

This February, you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 20 great ideas for activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area in February, all of which are free. Keep in mind some of these activities require advance registration, so check before you go.

1. Sing along and dance with Soul4Kidz at Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito, Friday, February 2, 11 am–noon.
2. Take a family hike to the Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands. Open Friday–Sunday, 12:30–3:30 pm.
3. Bay Area residents can visit the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor for free on Saturdays, 9:30 am–5:15 pm.
4. Get hands-on with art at Marin MOCA's Free Family Day, Sunday, February 4, 11 am–3 pm.
5. Head out to Point Reyes National Seashore for whale and elephant seal watching.
6. Enjoy family fun and storytelling about myths and tales from Asia at the Asian Art Museum, Sunday, February 5, 11 am–2:30 pm.
7. Make you very own heartfelt creations for your friends and loved ones to share this Valentine's Day, Mill Valley Library. Wednesday, February 7, 2:30 pm–3:30 pm.
8. Bring the little ones for Music and Movement with Miss Adrienne on the lawn, Novato Library, Wednesday, February 8 & 22, 10–10:30 am.
9. Bring the whole family for some high vibe kindie tunes with Megan Schooenbohm, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur, Saturday, February 11, 9:30–10:30 am.
10. Goodie's Kid's Club offers build a wooden train workshop, a free program for ages 12 and younger, Mill Valley, Saturday, February 10, 12:30–2 pm. RSVP is required. 
11. Go feed the animals at Tilden Park's Little Farm, Berkeley.
12. Celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with a Junior Ranger Program at China Camp State Park, Saturday, February 11, 10 am–noon.
13. Larn about parents and pups at Marine Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Center, Sunday, February 12, 12–2 pm. (free advance tickets required)
14. Bring the kiddos for Mart Littles music with Mr. Andrew!, Marin Country Mart, Larkpur, Wedensday, February 15, 10:30–11:15 am.
15. Stroll through the unique and beauiful gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma, Open daily, 10 am–5 pm.
16. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to explore, build, create at the LEGO Club at the Corte Madera Library, Thursday, February 16, 3:30–4 pm
17. See Pixar's Soul at the Novato Library, Wednesday, February 22, 2–4 pm..
18. Enjoy a screening of Pixar's Turning Red at the Mill Valley Library, Thursday, February 23, 2–4 pm.
19. Watch The LEGO Batman Movie while building your own LEGO creation at the Novato Library, Saturday, February 25, 2–4 pm.
20. Take a Family Walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Indian Valley, Sunday, February 26, 10 am–1 pm.