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, July 9, 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...

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...
SFMOMA family day

Second Sundays For Families

10:30 am
SFMOMA, San Francisco
Join us for Second Sundays for Families, a program at the museum featuring art making and...

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...

"Talons & Friends" - Benefit for WildCare (SOLD OUT)

11:00 am
Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
A Family Festival Celebrating Birds of Prey Join us once again for our thrilling family festival,...
Marine Science Sundays Marine Mammal Center

Marine Science Sundays: TBD

12:00 pm
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito
Join us in person on the second and fourth Sunday of each month for a live program focused on a...
McNears Beach Park pier and bay

Marshmallow Pops & Meet-n-Greet

12:00 pm
McNears Beach Park, San Rafael
Get to know Marin County Parks and Open Space! Friendly rangers will be on hand to answer questions...
Corte Madera Summer Concerts: Dayan Kai & Joe Craven

Corte Madera Summer Concerts: Dayan Kai & Joe Craven

5:00 pm
Piccolo Pavilion, Menke Park, Corte Madera
Bring the family to the free outdoor summer concerts at Piccolo Pavilion in Menke Park. Bring lawn...

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