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 8, 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...

CSRG Charity Challenge Vintage Car Races

9:00 am

Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma

Experience the thrill of historic race cars as Sonoma Raceway. Make a donation of $125 or more 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...

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....

Transcendence’s Broadway Under the Stars: An Enchanted Evening

5:00 pm

Beltane Ranch, Glen Ellen

Named “Outdoor concert venue you shouldn’t miss! (USA Today10Best), Transcendence Theatre Company...

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: Turning Red

6:00 pm

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Friday Movie Nights returns to the Mart for the summer with a showing of Turning Red. Come see your...

Movies in the Park: Monsters University

8:00 pm

Mill Valley Community Center Lawn, Mill Valley

Movies in the Park are Back! Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and some snacks for some...

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