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, May 11, 2025

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...

Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike

10:00 am

Turtle Back Trailhead, San Rafael

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a peaceful spring wildflower walk along a scenic bayside trail. Enjoy a...

Mother's Day High Tea Garden Party

10:30 am

Falkirk Mansion, San Rafael

You’re Invited to a Mother’s Day High Tea Garden Party at Marin’s most elegant estate - the...

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

10:30 am

Children’s Creativity Museum, San Francisco

Full of humor, music, and movement, this one-hour musical celebrates the power of listening, love,...

MarinMOCA Free Family Days

11:00 am

MarinMOCA, San Rafael

This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their...

Family Storytime

11:00 am

Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon

Join us for a fun and interactive morning of stories, puppets, songs and fingerplays! Bring the...

Drop-in: Terra Linda Community Pool

11:45 am

Terral Linda Community Pool, San Rafael

Our main pool at Terra Linda offers 8 lanes with a depth to 9.5 feet. Our tot pool features a zero...

Stapleton Theatre Company presents: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

1:00 pm

Playhouse San Anselmo, San Anselmo

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

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical

2:00 pm

Children’s Creativity Museum’s Creativity Theat, San Francisco

Full of humor, music, and movement, this one-hour musical celebrates the power of listening, love,...

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...

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