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.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Cucu's Playhouse, Music and Movement in Spanish (6 months - 5 yrs)

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...
McNears Beach Park swimming pool, San Rafael

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...
Summer Movie Clubhouse, Novato

Summer Movie Clubhouse: Kung Fu Panda 4

10:00 am
Cinemark Century Rowland Plaza, Novato
This summer, Cinemark's Summer Movie Clubhouse returns to theaters in Marin County! Summer Movie...

Books & Bubbles Storytime

10:00 am
Novato Library, Novato
Join us every other Wednesday for Books & Bubbles Storytime! We'll read, sing, build social-...
Music Time with Megan, Bon Air Center, Greenbrae

Music Time with Megan

11:30 am
Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
Bon Air invites little ones and their caregivers to free Summer Wednesday Music Time with Megan,...
Corte Madera Farmers Market

Corte Madera Farmers Market

12:00 pm
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The Corte Madera Farmers Market is held every Wednesday, noon to 5pm, year-round at The Town Center...

Slime Making with GoGo Craft

2:00 pm
Novato Library, Novato
Create your own ooey gooey slime! We will be experimenting with different recipes that use a...
Wednesday on Stage - African Music and Arts Village with Baba Shibambo In-Person, Mill Valley Public Library

Wednesday on Stage - African Music and Arts Village with Baba Shibambo In-Person

3:30 pm
Mill Valley Public Library-Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley
Discover the Rhythm and Culture of Africa! Join Baba Shibambo, a South African Master Drummer,  for...

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