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...
3:00 am
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Christmas at Grace Cathedral is back in person in 2021!
Sing along with your favorite holiday...
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
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
Lake Lagunitas parking lot, Fairfax
The survival of Mt. Tamalpais’ oak woodlands, chaparral and grasslands are currently being...
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
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
Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato
Help Novato Parks & Recreation build the City of Novato out of Gingerbread!
Pre-registration...
10:00 am
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Sign your little elves up to make a variety of fun and creative gifts to give for the holidays....
10:00 am
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Sign your little elves up to make a variety of fun and creative gifts to give for the holidays....
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
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Christmas at Grace Cathedral is back in person in 2021! Performances also take place December 21–...
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
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
Celebrate the holidays at Town Center Corte Madera. Our merchants have the perfect gift for...
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
Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
Introducing the first annual holiday tradition at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. Children...
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
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
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
Terra Linda High School, San Rafael
E.T.A. Hoffman's timeless and beloved classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker is told in our very...
2:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Step into the reverie of little Clara in this unforgettable holiday tale and enter a magical...
2:00 pm
Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
This December the newly renovated Presidio Theatre is presenting The Magic Lamp, a new holiday show...
3:00 pm
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Christmas at Grace Cathedral is back in person in 2021!
In the grand tradition of the great...
4:00 pm
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Evenings in late December are lit with the return of Fairy Winterland at Children’s Fairyland. This...
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
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Glowfari is an unforgettable experience for all ages to enjoy! Featuring hundreds of larger-than-...
6:00 pm
Rombeiro Christmas House, Novato
The famous Rombeiro Christmas House will be back again in 2021 for its 30th anniversary season!...
7:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Step into the reverie of little Clara in this unforgettable holiday tale and enter a magical...
7:30 pm
Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
This December the newly renovated Presidio Theatre is presenting The Magic Lamp, a new holiday show...