Marin & Bay Area Family Events

Find family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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. Submit your events to us via our contact form.

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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, May 3, 2025

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...

Spring Fling at Slide Ranch

10:00 am

Slide Ranch, Muir Beach

Spring Fling is one of Slide Ranch's biggest fundraising and community events of the year. We are...

Art in the Park

10:00 am

McInnis Park, San Rafael

Bring the whole family to beautiful McInnis for a delightful spring celebration! Immerse yourselves...

Story Time with Mr. Brian

11:00 am

South Novato Library, Novato

Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.

Lagunitas Valley Fest

1:25 pm

Lagunitas Community School, Lagunitas

Our annual spring festival and fundraiser for the Lagunitas School District, Valley Fest, is...

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...

Beading 101 at Poekie Nook

3:00 pm

Poekie Nook, San Anselmo

Poekie Nook is the best place for your child to learn to sew and bead. However, we do offer events...

Stapleton Theatre Company presents: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

7:00 pm

Playhouse San Anselmo, San Anselmo

Welcome to Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at the Playhouse In San Anselmo! Get ready to embark...

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