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.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Indoor Play: That Play Place

9:00 am

That Play Place, Novato

That Play Place will be open daily with two play sessions per day: 9 am and 11 am. The cost is $16...

Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Kwanzaa & Noon Year's Eve

9:30 am

Chase Center, San Francisco

Celebrate the culture of Kwanzaa and ring in 2026 at our Winter Wonderland Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s...

2024 Grand Finale at Lawrence Hall of Science

10:00 am

Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Can’t keep the kids awake till midnight? Join us for our annual family-friendly New Year’s Eve...

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,...

New Years Holiday Lights Train

6:30 pm

Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton

Ring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully...

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