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.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Farmers' Market Family Story Time

9:30 am

Marin Center–Farmers Market, San Rafael

Join Ms. Lynne for outdoor story time with books, songs, and movement! For children ages 0-5 and...

Drop-in LEGO Play

10:00 am

Play-Well Marin, San Anselmo

We offer structured and free form hands-on activities in engineering, physics, architecture, and...

Music Circle Outdoors

10:00 am

Miwok Park, Novato

Led by licensed Musikgarten educator & local piano teacher, "Miss" Melissa Ayotte, Musikgarten...

Kids Storytime at Copperfield's Books

11:00 am

Copperfield's Books, Larkspur

Every Thursday, storytime for kids will be held outside (weather permitting) at the big log...

New Parents’ & Babies Group

11:00 am

Fairfax Women's Club, Fairfax

Join us for an ongoing drop in group with an accepting and friendly tone. Our group offers a safe...

Preschool Storytime

11:15 am

Mill Valley Library–Children's Room, Mill Valley

Join us for stories and more for preschoolers age 3-5 and their caregivers. Together we'll read...

Contra Costa County Fair

12:00 pm

Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, Antioch

The 2023 Contra Costa County Fair features the Xtreme Sports Zone, Kids Town America, Ag Venture...

Poppytots Play Cafe

1:00 pm

Poppytots Play Cafe, Novato

Poppytots Play Cafe will be open daily with two play sessions per day: 9 am–noon and 1–4 pm. The...

Marinwood Pool & Waterslides

2:00 pm

Marinwood Park, San Rafael

The Marinwood Pool offers a tot pool (open 11 am-5 pm), a regular size pool for recreational swim...

Katia & Co Presents: Aladdin!

6:30 pm

Marin Center–Showcase Theatre, San Rafael

Join Katia & Co. for this charming whimsical classic filled with vibrant songs and a cast of...

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