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, May 6, 2023

Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Farm Tour

8:00 am

Various Farms, Petaluma

Join Sonoma County Farm Trails on our annual Spring Farm Tour! Choose your own agrarian adventure...

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...

China Camp Junior Ranger Program

10:00 am

China Camp State Park, San Rafael

Drip drip drop little April shower, beating a tune as you fall all around! Are you as excited as we...

Skate Fest at Memorial Skate Park

10:00 am

Memorial Skate Park, San Anselmo

Please join us for the annual Skate Fest on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. There...

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...

Bay Area Children's Theatre: Giraffes Can't Dance

10:30 am

Bay Area Children's Theatre, Berkeley

Gerald was a tall giraffe... All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald...

Saturday Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

11:00 am

San Anselmo Library, Larkspur

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

A Coronation Tea Party at Crown & Crumpet Cafe

11:00 am

Crown & Crumpet Cafe, Ross

The Coronation of King Charles III It does not seem that long ago when we celebrated the glorious...

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Public Tour

12:00 pm

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue, Petaluma

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

Mother’s Day Celebration Design-a-Gift for Mom

12:30 pm

Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley

Come join the fun and design a gift for Mom at Goodie’s Kids Club May Workshop. Goodie will be...

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...

Bay Area Children's Theatre: Giraffes Can't Dance

1:30 pm

Bay Area Children's Theatre, Berkeley

Gerald was a tall giraffe... All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald...

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...

Bay Area Children's Theatre: Giraffes Can't Dance

4:00 pm

Bay Area Children's Theatre, Berkeley

Gerald was a tall giraffe... All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald...

Marin Symphony's Spring Pops Concert: Superhero Classics

7:00 pm

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael

Your Marin Symphony performs mesmerizing music from Wonder Woman, Superman, Spider Man, and all...

Susan Z and the Winding Road: A Celebration of Sheryl Crow

8:00 pm

Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio

North Bay’s acclaimed singer-songwriter Susan Z brings her all-star band to the historic Ranch...

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