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.

Wednesday, August 6, 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...

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...

Family Walk: Kehoe Beach

10:00 am

Kehoe Beach, Inverness

We’ll start the day with a slow walk along the creek which creates a fresh-water marsh right at the...

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

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...

Sonoma County Fair 2025

12:00 pm

Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa

The 2025 Sonoma County Fair takes place from Friday, August 1–Sunday to August 10; closed Monday,...

Summer Kids' Club: Lego Building

2:30 pm

Civic Center Library, San Rafael

Join us for some Lego building fun! Ages 5-14 are welcome. No registration required.

Summer Kids' Club: Arts and Crafts

2:30 pm

Civic Center Library, San Rafael

Use library supplies to make something amazing! Ages 5-14 are welcome. No registration required.

Summer Adventure: LEGO Play Days, Fairfax Library

3:00 pm

Fairfax Library, Fairfax

Build something cool with Legos! We'll display it in the library until the next Lego Club. This...

Wednesday on Stage: Capoeira with Professor Prego Abadá

3:30 pm

Mill Valley Public Library-Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley

Experience the rhythm, movement, and energy of capoeira! Join Professor Prego Abadá for an...

Family Game Night

6:00 pm

Novato Library, Novato

We have new and classic board games for the whole family! Join us on the first Wednesday of the...

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