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.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Playland Indoor Bounce House Playground, Sausalito

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...
Hoots and Howls: Spooktacular Wildlife of Angel Island

Hoots and Howls: Spooktacular Wildlife of Angel Island (online)

9:00 am
Online, Tiburon
Hoots & Howls! The Spooktacular Wildlife of Angel Island Is it Spooky or Spectacular? Join us...

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...
Sausalito Boat Show

Sausalito Boat Show

10:00 am
Clipper Yacht Harbor, Sausalito
This inaugural event is a celebration of maritime excellence and local culture, offering a diverse...
Rollin Root mobile farmers market

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....
Dining Under the Lights Fall Finale, Downtown San Rafael

Dining Under the Lights Fall Finale, Downtown San Rafael

6:00 pm
Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael
2nd Friday Dining Under the Lights Block Parties May-October 2023 6p-10p Fourth St  will have...

San Jose Middle School presents The Addams Family

7:00 pm
San Jose Middle School, Novato
San Jose Middle School presents The Addams Family. Celebrate the wackiness in every family with our...

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