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.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thursday Marin Farmers Market

8:00 am

Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium Parking Lot, San Rafael

The Thursday Marin Farmers Market is known as the local chef’s market welcoming premier chefs from...

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...

StoryWalk® Hiking Day by Anne Rockwell

9:00 am

Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon

Going on a hike for the first time is an adventure! Visit the Richardson Bay Audubon Center &...

Bounce Nation

9:30 am

Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma

Bounce Nation is the high-flying, smile-inducing, all-ages inflatable universe where fun knows no...

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...

Kids Yoga & Music (ages 0–5)

10:15 am

Home Studio Yoga, San Anselmo

Wee Yogis' Yoga & Music class introduces newborns to age 5 to yoga and mindfulness through song...

LPJ Art Class

10:30 am

Le Petit Jardin, San Rafael

Free step by step paining class at our new campus THIS Thursday July 31, 10:30 - 11:30 am; coffee...

Little Angels Circle Time (ages 3 months - 5 years)

10:40 am

Terra Linda Community Center Room 4, San Rafael

Are you looking for a fun indoor play group for your little one? Little Angels Circle time provides...

Magician Mike Della Penna

11:00 am

Belvedere Tiburon Library-Founders Room, Tiburon

Celebrate the magic of reading with this fun, funny, highly participatory magic show for all ages!...

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...

Mike the Magician

2:00 pm

San Rafael Downtown Library, San Rafael

Looking to have a magical summer? Come see magician Mike Della Penna! He’s silly, he’s funny and he...

Teen Crafternoon

3:00 pm

Novato Library, Novato

Caught the Labubu fever? Join Novato's free Teen Crafternoon on Thursday, July 31st from 3-5pm. We'...

Drummm! A high energy, hands-on rhythmic event

3:30 pm

Larkspur Library, Larkspur

Join us in Piper Park for our end of summer celebration with DRUMMM! a fun, interactive, and high-...

Summer Concert Series: Nashville Honeymoon

5:00 pm

Marin Art and Garden Center, Ross

Marin Art and Garden Center is pleased to present Nashville Honeymoon on July 31, continuing the...

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