Marin & Bay Area Family Events

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

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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, April 1, 2023

Sausalito City Wide Yard Sale

9:00 am

MLK Parking Lot, Sausalito

Come by and see what awesome items you might find. ADMISSION IS FREE. Over 80 different booths!!!...

Earth Day–China Camp State Park

9:00 am

China Camp State Park, San Rafael

Mother Earth needs a little help; can you lend a hand? We are looking for volunteers to help...

Family Farm Day - Farm Animal Frolic

9:30 am

Slide Ranch, Muir Beach

Pet the soft fleece of young lambs. Feel the golden fuzz of young chicks. Participate in goat...

Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

9:30 am

de Young Museum, San Francisco

Enjoy free admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park every Saturday! Bay...

Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

9:30 am

Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco

Explore art and culture at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission for Bay...

Saturday Science Drop-In Workshops

10:30 am

Randall Museum, San Francisco

Get enthralled by simple science topics presented through project-based activities. Most classes...

Novato Library: Read to a Dog

10:30 am

Novato Public Library, Novato

A Marin Humane Society Program. Dogs are ideal reading companions because they offer unconditional...

Saturday Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

11:00 am

San Anselmo Library, Larkspur

Bring the little ones for storytime at the San Anselmo Library.

Renegade Craft Fair Market at Fort Mason

11:00 am

Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, San Francisco

Shop from over 250 artists at Renegade San Francisco ~ featuring the best craft designers, artists...

Afternoon Art Drop-In Workshops

1:00 pm

Randall Museum, San Francisco

Drop by the Randall Museum’s Art Room and get creative with your kids. Art instructors guide a...

Art with a Purpose: Art Workshop for Kids and Families

1:00 pm

South Novato Library, Novato

Join us for a series of art workshops led by MCFL Teen Leadership Crew member Sofia Casano! Art...

Meet the Animal Keepers: Live Animal Presentations

2:00 pm

Randall Museum, San Francisco

Venture into the Randall Museum’s new live animal exhibit, Wild in California, and join one of the...

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Public Tour

2:00 pm

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, Petaluma

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue offers a special opportunity to tour the educational exhibit and meet...

Marin Primary & Middle School Presents: Into the Woods, Jr.

2:00 pm

Marin Center Showcase Theatre, San Rafael

Into the Woods, Jr. Sixth, seventh and eight graders from Marin Primary & Middle School take us...

Marin Primary & Middle School Presents: Into the Woods, Jr.

7:00 pm

Marin Center Showcase Theatre, San Rafael

Into the Woods, Jr. Sixth, seventh and eight graders from Marin Primary & Middle School take us...

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