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, July 8, 2025

Music and Movement in Spanish (6 months - 5 yrs)

9:00 am

Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael

Join us to sing, dance and play while learning/practicing Spanish at Cucu's PlayHouse. Children...

Bean Sprouts Family Days

10:00 am

San Francisco Botanical Garden–Children's Garden, San Francisco

Dig, water, pick, build, explore, and investigate in the Botanical Garden’s “yes space” for kids!...

Drop-in: McNears Beach Pool

10:00 am

McNears Beach Park, San Rafael

Drop-in to swim at McNears Beach pool. Pack a picnic and hang out at the beach for the day. There...

Drop-in: Terra Linda Pool

12:15 pm

Terra Linda Community Center, San Rafael

Bring the family for some fun in the sun. Drop-in for swimming and tot pool. Daily Drop-in: Youth...

Circus of Smiles in Piper Park

3:30 pm

Piper Park, Larkspur

Be sure to bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on, sunblock and water, and look for us near...

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