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.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Crabbing and Fishing at Fort Baker

9:00 am

Fort Baker Fishing Pier, Sausalito

You’re invited! Starting June 7th and running through Oct. 25th Fort Baker Crabbing & Fishing...

Summer Movie Clubhouse: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile

9:30 am

Century Rowland Plaza, Novato

Bring the kids and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50 per ticket 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...

Corte Madera Family Storytime

10:00 am

Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera

Join us for stories, movement, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-5. Free.

Wednesday Storytime at Old Mill Park

10:15 am

Old Mill Park, Mill Valley

Join Librarian Miranda for books, songs, and stories in the library's outdoor amphitheater. ...

Wacky Wednesdays: Brian Scott Magic

1:00 pm

San Anselmo Library, San Anselmo

Brian brings mystery into the lives of those around him with his bizarre and strange blend of magic...

Summer Slime!

1:00 pm

Marin City Library, Marin City

Bring in your creative skills down to the Marin City Library and make some slime! This activity is...

Craft Poppy with Poppy Store

3:00 pm

Poppy Store, Larkspur

Every first Wednesday of the month Poppy Store hosts a monthly theme inspired craft activity...

Wednesdays on Stage - Magician Brian Scott

3:30 pm

Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley Library, Mill Valley

Join us for a family-friendly magic show featuring the amazing Brian Scott! Prepare to be amazed...

Circus Vargas at The Village at Corte Madera

7:00 pm

The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera

In the all NEW 2023 production, Circus Vargas channels the “City of Lights” in their latest,...

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