25 Free Things to Do for Families in November

November 2, 2019

Bring the kiddos for holiday fun at the Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland in Downtown San Rafael on Friday–Saturday, November 29–30

This November, you don't have to break the bank to have a great time with the kiddos! Here are 25 great ideas for activities and outings in Marin and the Bay Area in November, all of which are free. Keep in mind some of these activities require advance registration, so check before you go.

Halloween Hoopla returns to Yerba Buena Gardens with spectacular performances and activities for kids, Saturday, November 1, noon–3 pm.
Take a family walk with Marin Parks naturalists at Rush Creek Preserve in Novato, Sunday, November 2, 10 am–1 pm.
Explore the Marin Headlands, beaches, hiking, and the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito.
See the kids' movie Lilo and Stitch at the Civic Center Library in San Rafael. Popcorn will be provided! Wednesday, November 5, 2:30–4:30 pm.
Bring the family to the Annual Veterans Day Parade and Fly Over, Petaluma, Tuesday, November 11, 1–3 pm.
Explore and shop at Holidays Along the Farm Trails in Sonoma County. Daily starting Wednesday, November 12.
Learn how to pier fish at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon. Saturday, November 15, 10 am–noon
Gather 'round the campfire at the historic Sonoma Barracks for tunes and s'mores, Saturday, November 15, 5:30–6:30 pm.
Go on a sunset stroll with rangers at Roy's Redwoods Preserve in San Geronimo, Sunday, November 16, 4–5:30 pm
Attend a spectacular local holiday tree lighting in the Bay Area.
Get a head start on the holidays at the West End Nursery Christmas House in San Rafael.
The Marin Girls Chorus performs a special autumn concert at the Civic Center Library in San Rafael, Friday, November 21, 4:30–5:30 pm.
Get active outside on one of our 5 fantastic fall family hikes in Marin.
Stroll through the magical Holiday Light Spectacular at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, open daily starting Friday, November 28, 4–9 pm.
Explore one of the many Christmas tree farms in Petaluma or Sebastopol for some old-fashioned fun; most open the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 28.