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.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

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...
Jumping Jacks

High Jump (26 months to 4 years)

11:00 am
San Rafael Community Center, San Rafael
Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement,...
Family with baby

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...
Hamilton Landing Farmers Market Novato

Hamilton Landing Farmers Market Novato

11:00 am
Hamilton Landing Farmers Market, Novato
Please stop by our newest market at Hamilton Landing on Hangar Ave Thursday 11-3 to get your farm...
Sonoma County Fair 2023

Sonoma County Fair 2023

12:00 pm
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
The Sonoma County Fair is an annual event that captivates visitors with its vibrant atmosphere and...
Point Bonita Lighthouse suspension bridge

Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour

7:00 pm
Point Bonita Lighthouse, Sausalito
On the Point Bonita Lighthouse Sunset Tour, you will enjoy stunning sunset views and learn the...
Circus Vargas at The Village at Corte Madera

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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