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.

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.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Marin Farmers Market

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...
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...
Drop-in: Terra Linda Pool, San Rafael

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...
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...

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