Family Events Calendar
Find the perfect event for your family! Our calendar highlights the best family events, outings, and activities in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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All event listings are believed accurate at the time of posting, but schedules are subject to change without notice. Please confirm with event organizer before attending.
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The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will...
7:30 am
Costeaux French Bakery, Healdsburg
Children near and far are invited to meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa Program at ...
8:30 am
Sausalito Yacht Club, Sausalito
Santa's coming! He's making a special trip to the Sausalito Yacht Club to eat breakfast with you...
8:30 am
Tilden Park Merry Go Round, Berkeley
Breakfast with Santa at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round in Berkeley!
Enjoy unlimited rides during...
9:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Winter fun arrives at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) on December 1. Slide onto our...
9:00 am
West End Nursery, San Rafael
Get in the holiday spirit and visit the amazing Christmas House at San Rafael's West End Nursery....
9:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) two all new fun and educational exhibits are now open to all...
9:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Marin Country Mart's Famer's Market takes place rain or shine!
Mart Minis: Music Time - 9:30 am...
9:00 am
Garlock Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Garlock Tree Farm has been growing trees in Sebastopol since 1966. They can be found in the...
9:00 am
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Petaluma
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm can be found in west Petaluma. This is one of our favorte u-cut...
9:00 am
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma
At our most popular workshop of the year, learn how to create your own Holiday wreath with...
9:30 am
MLK Gym, Sausalito
This is a drop-in free play program. Registration is required. Family members, nannies, and...
9:30 am
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Free Saturdays for Bay Area Residents
Every Saturday the de Young offers free general admission to...
10:00 am
Pixie Park, Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Pixie Park's annual holiday bake sale offers delicious homemade baked goods-perfect for holiday...
10:00 am
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An annual holiday tradition, children are invited to gather for Teddy Bear Tea in the festively...
10:00 am
Union Square, San Francisco
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square will usher in the holiday season on Wednesday,...
10:00 am
San Domenico School, San Anselmo
Designed to familiarize your family with the San Domenico community and our Kindergarten and First...
10:00 am
Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley
About the Holiday Craft Fair
Join us for this festive event and enjoy some unique holiday shopping...
10:00 am
Our Lady of Loretto School, Novato
Get ahead start on your holiday shopping. Shop from local vedors, homegoods, jewelry, gift baskets...
10:00 am
San Rafael Girls Softball, San Rafael
Registration is now open for the 2021 - 2022 San Rafael Girls Softball (SRGS) season. www....
10:00 am
Tara Firma Farms, Petaluma
We will be hosting Crafters, Makers, and Artists from around the area, featuring a selection of...
10:00 am
Terra Marin Open House, Mill Valley
When a teacher sees who you are, understands how you learn, and is willing to go the extra mile to...
10:00 am
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Dec 4, 2021 and Dec 11, 2021, 10am - 6pm both days
MARIN ART AND GARDEN CENTER
ENJOY HOLIDAYS AT...
10:30 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Santa is coming to Marin Country Mart! He'll be on hand every Saturday in December from 10:30am to...
11:00 am
Larson Family Winery, Sonoma
We can’t wait to see your families at Santa’s annual visit to Larson Family Winery! Our jolly...
11:00 am
Cow Palace Lower Exhibition Halls, Daly City
Join us for a decidedly different Dickens Christmas event this season. Drive Thru Dickens’ London...
11:00 am
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual...
11:00 am
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Visit The Shop for an elevated Afternoon Tea experience featuring seasonal ingredients and...
12:00 pm
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco
Great news for Bean Sprouts fans - with COVID restrictions lifting, we invite all families to drop...
12:00 pm
Northgate, San Rafael
Visit Santa at Northgate mall and snap your own photo! Free gift for children, while supplies last.
12:00 pm
Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
The first three Saturdays of December children are invited to write letters to Santa and place...
12:00 pm
Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Join the Mark Hopkins for a magical afternoon at their Children's Magical Tea, featuring a Balloon...
1:00 pm
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael
Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec 4 & Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 1 pm & 5 pm
$47 Adults...
1:00 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
"Behind the Mirror" is the new 2021 Cirque de Bohème show! An old-style circus show based on the...
1:00 pm
Marin City Library, Marin City
The Marin City Library is proud to present Niesha Roary in person. She will be sharing her first...
1:00 pm
Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
In Santa Rosa you can find Snoopy's Home Ice at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. Opened by the late...
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
The holiday season is not complete without a celebration of tradition and magic with Fairmont San...
2:00 pm
Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, San Francisco
ODC/Dance enlivens Margery Williams’ classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real....
2:00 pm
All Children Academics, San Rafael
Our Sensitive Santa Sighting event of 2020 was so successful, we have decided to maintain the...
2:00 pm
Belos Cavalos, Kenwood
Experience an all-new holiday show in 2021 from Transcendence Theatre Company. This year, the...
4:00 pm
Novato City Hall, Novato
Kick off the joy of the season at this amazing tradition with fun for the whole family! Tree...
4:30 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree & Snowmen has returned to Cornerstone Sonoma on December 4th...
5:00 pm
Union Square, San Francisco
Tune in every night at 5 pm, and early at 3:00 pm on Friday Dec 3 before Shabbat and late on...
5:00 pm
Pier 39, San Francisco
Enjoy the holidays all season long with The PIER’s nightly tree lighting musical moments on its 60...
5:00 pm
Imagination Park, San Anselmo
Holiday Tree Lighting, Santa and much more at Imagination Park
5:00 pm
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Glowfari is an unforgettable experience for all ages to enjoy! Featuring hundreds of larger-than-...
5:00 pm
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael
Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec 4 & Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 1 pm & 5 pm
$47 Adults...
7:30 pm
Saint Raphael Church, San Rafael
Traditional and contemporary holiday music and carols in the beautiful setting of Saint Raphael...
7:30 pm
Belos Cavalos, Kenwood
Experience an all-new holiday show in 2021 from Transcendence Theatre Company. This year, the...
7:30 pm
Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
This December the newly renovated Presidio Theatre is presenting The Magic Lamp, a new holiday show...