Marin & Bay Area Family Events

Find family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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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, July 18, 2024

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,...

Puppet Art Theater: Tommy's Pirate Adventure

11:00 am

Larkspur Library, Larkspur

Puppet Art Theater presents the exciting story of Tommy's Pirate Adventure! Children are sure to...

Pacifics Baseball Player Meet and Greet

11:00 am

San Anselmo Library, Larkspur

Meet two baseball players from the San Rafael Pacifics baseball team. Listen to a story, learn...

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

11:15 am

Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael

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

Circus of Smiles

2:00 pm

San Rafael Public Library - Downtown Branch, San Rafael

Can’t make it to the circus this summer? Let it come to you at the library. Circus of Smiles...

Fratello Marionettes Present: Aladdin

3:30 pm

Mill Valley Library–Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley

Using traditional music, intricate costumes, and dramatic staging, we present this magical tale...

Teen Paint by Numbers

3:30 pm

Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera

Unwind with some snacks and calming music while you paint by numbers. For teens in grades 6-12.

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

4:00 pm

Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael

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

Circus of Smiles

4:00 pm

San Rafael Library - Pickleweed Branch, San Rafael

Can’t make it to the circus this summer? Let it come to you at the library. Circus of Smiles...

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