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.

Wednesday, July 23, 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...

Wednesday Family Performance: Circus of Smiles

11:00 am
San Anselmo Library, San Anselmo
Join Mr. Quick and Mr. Moustache on a comical circus adventure. These incredible performers defy...
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...
Novato Library Family Game Day

Family Game Day

2:00 pm
Novato Library, Novato
We have new and classic board games for the whole family!  Join us on July 23rd from 2-4pm for...
Fairfax Library 3D Wooden Flower Craft

3D Wooden Flower Craft

2:30 pm
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Decorate 3D wooden flowers and mushrooms for your room or garden! All materials provided. 
Wednesday on Stage - Circus of Smiles, Mill Valley Library

Wednesday on Stage - Circus of Smiles

3:30 pm
Mill Valley Public Library–Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley
Get ready to laugh, play and join in the fun! Circus of smiles brings nonstop clowning and silly,...

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