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.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Sunday Marin Farmers' Market

8:00 am

Marin Civic Center Parking Lot, San Rafael

Visit the market every Sunday, rain or shine, and see why the Marin farmers market is one of the...

Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus San Francisco

8:30 am

Neiman Marcus, San Francisco

Neiman Marcus San Francisco invites you and your family to join us for BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, and...

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland (New Daylight Hours!)

10:00 am

Children's Fairyland, Oakland

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Fairy Winterland—a daytime wonderland for families!...

Family Program: Holiday Nature Crafts

10:00 am

UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Berkeley

Enjoy family time together crafting nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more....

Holiday Dog Adoption Event with Milo Foundation

10:30 am

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Give the gift of love this holiday season! Meet your perfect pup waiting to find their forever...

Marin Conservatory of Dance Nutcracker

1:00 pm

Marin School of the Arts, Novato

E.T.A. Hoffman's timeless and beloved classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker is told in our very...

North Pole Express at Cline Cellars

1:00 pm

Cline Family Cellars, Sonoma

All aboard Cline's Polar Express, a wine-derful holiday event that's sure to get you in the spirit...

Circus Bella presents, Kaleidoscope

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… ...

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 ...

Hanukkah Concert & Celebration

2:00 pm

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Join Marin Country Mart in Larkspur for a Menorah lighting, latkes from Loveski, Sufganiyot from...

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...

A Cathedral Christmas at Grace Cathedral

3:00 pm

Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

Ring in the season with the glorious Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, accompanied by full...

Circus Bella presents, Kaleidoscope

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… ...

Bolinas Winter Faire

5:00 pm

Bolinas Community Center, Bolinas

Shop for arts and crafts by local artisans at the Bolinas Community Center. Enjoy hearty food,...

Marin Conservatory of Dance Nutcracker

5:00 pm

Marin School of the Arts, Novato

E.T.A. Hoffman's timeless and beloved classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker is told in our very...

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...

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