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 in San Rafael
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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, March 8, 2025

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

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

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

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...

Stop-Motion Animation Workshop

10:00 am
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Join award-winning filmmaker, stop-motion animator, and artist Matthew Sandager to learn the art of...
Ramadan Storytime 2025, Marin City Library

Ramadan Storytime 2025

11:00 am
Marin City Library, Sausalito
Join us at Marin City Library for our fourth annual storytime during Ramadan! Our story this year, ...
McNears Beach Park

Introduction to Wilderness First Aid

11:00 am
McNears Beach Park, San Rafael
Join us for a hands-on wilderness first aid experience. Enjoy stunning Bay views as you learn...

Second Saturday Cartoonist: Matthew Sandager

1:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Meet, watch, and talk to award-winning filmmaker, stop-motion animator, and artist Matthew Sandager...
Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont

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...

May

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