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.

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Marin Farmers Market, San Rafael

Sunday Marin Farmers Market

8:00 am
Civic Center, San Rafael
The Sunday Marin Farmers Market first opened in 1987, and has grown to become the third largest...
west point in pancake breakfast pancakes mt tamalpais

West Point Inn Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am
West Point Inn, Mill Valley
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, hot coffee, and amazing views. The cost is only $10 for adults and $5 for...
Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show, Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon

Master Mariners Wooden Boat Show

10:00 am
Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon
The Annual Wooden Boat Show, is on! Last year was a fantastic success and the MMBA and Corinthian...

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...
North Beach Festival, San Francisco

The 67th Annual North Beach Festival, San Francisco

10:00 am
North Beach, San Francisco
Join us on Saturday, June 17th & Sunday, June 18th 10 am to 6 pm as we celebrate this vibrant...
Ranger and campfire at Presidio Tunnel Tops in San Francisco

Presidio: Changes Through Time

11:00 am
Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco
Join the National Park Service and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the GGNRA! This half-mile...

The Secret Garden: A Family-Friendly Circus-Theater Production

11:00 am
Children's Creativity Museum Theater, San Francisco
June 17, 18, 24, 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9;  11am and 2pm all days Immerse yourself in the world of The...

Summer BBQ Series - Father's Day "Fort Baker Blues & Brews" BBQ

11:00 am
Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
Join us for an unforgettable Father's Day celebration at Cavallo Point at our Fort Baker Blues and...
Marinwood Pool

Marinwood Pool & Waterslides

12:00 pm
Marinwood Park, San Rafael
The Marinwood Pool offers a tot pool (open 11 am-5 pm), a regular size pool for recreational swim...
Free Juneteenth Celebration at Golden Gate Park’s Bandshell

Free Juneteenth Celebration at Golden Gate Park’s Bandshell

12:00 pm
Golden Gate Bandshell, San Francisco
Live music returns for its third season at the Golden Gate Bandshell’s iconic stage with another...
Belvedere Concerts in the Park

Belvedere Concerts in the Park: Pride and Joy

4:00 pm
Belvedere Community Center, Belvedere
The Concerts-in-the-Park Committee presents four fabulous and free Sunday afternoon concerts for...
Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: The Beat Goes On

Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: The Beat Goes On

5:00 pm
Belos Cavalos Ranch, Kenwood
Named “Outdoor concert venue you shouldn’t miss! (USA Today10Best), Transcendence Theatre Company...
Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: The Beat Goes On

Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: The Beat Goes On

5:00 pm
Belos Cavalos Ranch, Kenwood
Named “Outdoor concert venue you shouldn’t miss! (USA Today10Best), Transcendence Theatre Company...

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