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.

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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.

Friday, September 1, 2023

Playland Open Play Monday

9:00 am

MLK Gym, Sausalito

This is a drop-in open play program. Advance registration is required. Family members, nannies, 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...

Storytime in Dolliver Park

10:30 am

Dolliver Park (, Larkspur

Join us for Storytime in Dolliver Park most Fridays at 10:30am. This story time is perfect for...

Soul4Kids, Robin Sweeny Park

11:00 am

Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito

We are so excited to have Soul4Kidz back again in our Robin Sweeny Park! Enjoy soulful twists on...

Rollin' Root Farmers Market

1:00 pm

MarinHealth Medical Center, Greenbrae

Thinking about heading to the store to pick up some fruits, veggies or dairy products? Stop by the...

Music and Movement in Spanish (6 months - 5 yrs)

3:00 pm

Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael

Join us every week to sing, dance and play while learning/practicing Spanish at Cucu's PlayHouse....

First Fridays on Grant

5:00 pm

Downtown Novato, Novato

Enjoy artisan vendors, live music, Princess Story Time and more. Friday, September 1 from 5pm -...

Jazz and Blues by the Bay, Sausalito

6:00 pm

Gabrielson Park, Sausalito

Jazz and Blues by the Bay is famous for great music, stunning views, and a perfect atmosphere for...

Friday Movie Night: The Aristocats

6:00 pm

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Friday Movie Nights returns to the Mart for the summer with a showing of The Aristocats. Come see...

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