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, October 20, 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...

Bay Area Maker Faire Mare Island

11:00 am

Mare Island, Vallejo

From tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers, Maker Faire...

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....

Fun Friday: Balloons & Face Painting

4:00 pm

OFJCC campus, Palo Alto

Get ready for a carnival-themed Fun Friday! Marvel at the incredible balloon performer as they...

Drop-in: Hamilton Community Pool

4:30 pm

Hamilton Community Pool, Novato

This season, the Hamilton Community Pool will be open May 27–October 29, 2023. Times vary, so check...

Movies in the Park: The Addams Family

7:00 pm

Lucchesi Park, Petaluma

Our beloved Movies in the Park series will be bigger and better than ever in 2023! As always, these...

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