Family Events Calendar
Find the perfect event for your family! Our calendar highlights the best family events, outings, and activities in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Submit your events to us via our contact form. 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.
8:00 am
Ross Valley Fire Station, San Anselmo
Our annual Breakfast with Santa event takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross...
8:30 am
West End Nursery, San Rafael
Get in the holiday spirit and visit the amazing Christmas House at San Rafael's West End Nursery....
8:30 am
Live Oak Community Center, Berkeley
City of Berkeley Winter Wonderland is thrilled to welcome you to the Santa’s Workshop! Join us for...
9:00 am
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Petaluma
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm can be found in west Petaluma. This is one of our favorte u-cut...
9:00 am
The Fairmont, San Francisco
Step into the ultimate winter wonderland at the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill! Their 22-foot-high, two...
9:00 am
Flying Dutchman Gymnastics, San Rafael
Bring the little ones (0–4 yrs) to Toddler Open Gym for active indoor fun.
Cost: $20/child cash, $...
9:00 am
Tam Valley Community Center, Mill Valley
Join Tam Valley CSD for this beloved community tradition! Meet Santa, have a hearty breakfast, play...
9:30 am
Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato
Join Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services on Saturday, December 14, for a festive...
9:30 am
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Bay Area residents can visit the de Young museum in San Francisco for free every Saturday.
Offer...
9:30 am
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Bay Area residents can visit the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco for free every Saturday. ...
10:00 am
Cow Palace, Daly City
Visit London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls! Enter the winding lanes of Victorian...
10:00 am
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
An annual holiday tradition, children are invited to gather for Teddy Bear Tea in the winter...
10:00 am
Union Square, San Francisco
Skate through the holidays at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser...
10:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Bring the little ones for drop-in play at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) in Sausalito. BADM...
10:00 am
Tilden Park Merry Go Round, Berkeley
Traditional Buffet Style Breakfast *Photo Oportunity *Santa & The Elf *Special Gift from Santa...
10:00 am
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on...
10:00 am
Albert H. Dewitt O'Club, Alameda
"You better watch out;
You better not cry;
You better not pout;
I'm telling you why -
Santa's BACK...
10:00 am
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Fairy Winterland—a daytime wonderland for families!...
10:00 am
Sausalito Center of the Arts, Sausa
You’re invited to the Sausalito Winter Market!
Join us for a festive day of local artistry and...
10:30 am
Le Petit Jardin, Mill Valley
Le Petit Jardin is pleased to announce its 15th Annual event in honor of this special time of year...
10:30 am
Cotati Room — Behind City Hall, Cotati
Come join Santa and his elves for a yummy breakfast of eggs, sausage, & pancakes! Finish it off...
11:00 am
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
Join us for free photos with Santa and free gift wrapping* this holiday season. Available December...
11:00 am
Fairfax Pavilion, Fairfax
We are gearing up for another great year of local crafts in the Pavilion and wreathmaking brought...
11:00 am
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Sing along with your favorite holiday carols as the toys of St. Nicholas’s workshop lead you on an...
11:00 am
The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will...
11:00 am
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
11:00 am
Bolinas Community Center, Bolinas
Shop for arts and crafts by local artisans at the Bolinas Community Center. Enjoy hearty food,...
12:00 pm
Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
Saturdays with Santa returns! Take Santa photos with family, friends, and even your pets. Santa...
12:00 pm
Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Featuring fun-filled entertainment and activities including cookie decorating with our pastry chef...
12:30 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...
1:00 pm
Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
Introducing the fourth annual holiday tradition at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco....
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
The winter season is not complete without a celebration of tradition and magic with Fairmont San...
1:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Meet, watch, and talk to cartoonist, author, and illustrator James Burks, creator of the graphic...
1:00 pm
The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
From the moment you arrive, let us transport you to a delightful world of magic and splendor… ...
1:30 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
2:00 pm
The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Every Saturday and Sunday, he can be found strolling...
2:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...
3:00 pm
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Ring in the season with the glorious Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by full...
4:00 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
4:00 pm
The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
From the moment you arrive, let us transport you to a delightful world of magic and splendor… ...
5:00 pm
Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma
Come stroll through the decorated buildings at Sonoma State Historic Park in the evening, from 5 to...
5:00 pm
Sip Tea Room, San Francisco
Bring the kiddos to meet Mrs. Claus! Join Mrs. Claus in SIP’s festively decorated tea room to enjoy...
5:00 pm
Bolinas Community Center, Bolinas
Shop for arts and crafts by local artisans at the Bolinas Community Center. Enjoy hearty food,...
6:00 pm
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
Set up a chair anywhere along the Sausalito waterfront to view the brightly decorated boats in the...
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...
7:30 pm
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting,...
7:30 pm
Marin Theatre, Mill Valley
Broadway Holiday is back in an all-new production, adding sparkle and shine to the most wonderful...