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.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

9:00 am

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...

Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

9:30 am

de Young Museum, San Francisco

Enjoy free admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park every Saturday! Bay...

Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

9:30 am

Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco

Explore art and culture at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission for Bay...

Photos with Santa in Novato

10:00 am

Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato

Capture the Magic at Novato's Holiday Crafts Faire! Exciting news, Novato! Santa is making a...

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

10:30 am

Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael

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

Dreamhaven III Book Release and Holiday Party

11:00 am

Sausalito Books by the Bay, Sausalito

Bring the family for the latest Dreamhaven III book release and holiday party. Enjoy Dreamhaven...

Possibly Puppets Handmade Theatre Company at Marin Theatre

11:00 am

Marin Theatre, Mill Valley

We're kicking off a new program for children and families at Marin Theatre with three very...

The Velveteen Rabbit

11:00 am

Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, San Francisco

Voted San Francisco Magazine's Best of the Bay, ODC/Dance returns to the stage with the 38th...

Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets

1:30 pm

Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco

Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...

Meet & Greet Santa Claus at That Play Place

2:00 pm

That Play Place, Novato

Who remembers our incredible Santa event last year? Well… he’s back! Join us for a festive family...

Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont

2:30 pm

Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley

This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...

Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker

5:00 pm

Marin School of the Arts , Novato

See the holidays through the eyes of your children! Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker will transport your...

Fairfax Winter Market

5:00 pm

Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax

The Fairfax Winter Market returns for its 2nd Annual celebration on Saturday, December 7th, from 5:...

Kids Night at the Museum: Stories with Snoopy

5:30 pm

Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa

Get your holiday shopping done while your kids have after-hours fun at the Schulz Museum, including...

San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

7:00 pm

War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...

Holiday Choral by Candlelight

7:30 pm

Saint Raphael Church, San Rafael

Traditional and contemporary holiday music and carols in the beautiful setting of Saint Raphael...

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