Marin & Bay Area Family Events

Find family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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. Submit your events to us via our contact form.

Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center in San Rafael
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Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center

Marin Center—San Rafael

Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Light Spectacular at Marin Center in San Rafael! This free, family-friendly holiday event returns November 27, 2026, through January 3, 2027, with thousands of sparkling lights, glowing tunnels, and larger-than-life illuminated displays throughout the Marin County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Marin Waldorf School Open House, San Rafael

Open House: Marin Waldorf School

10:00 am
Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael
Experience Marin Waldorf School on Saturday, January 21, at 10 am. Spend the morning in a...
Newt

Junior Ranger Program

10:00 am
China Camp State Park, San Rafael
After the long dry summer, the winter rains have awakened China Camp’s landscape: long-dormant...
Morgan horses at Pt Reyes

Morgan Horse Ranch Open House

10:30 am
Morgan Horse Ranch, Point Reyes Station
Visit the Morgan Horse Ranch anytime between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm to meet the Morgan Horses that...
General Vallejo's Home Sonoma

Hike in the Afternoon!

12:00 pm
General Vallejo's Home, Sonoma
The hike explores the lower Montini Preserve Trail.  Experience history, nature, and community lead...

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