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.

Friday, August 8, 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...
Itsy Bitsy Storytime, Larkspur Library

Itsy Bitsy Storytime

10:00 am
Larkspur Library, Larkspur
A story time for littles 0-3 and their families, filled with stories, songs and fingerplays. 
WildCare Nature Van, Fairfax Library

WildCare Nature Van

11:00 am
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Have you ever touched a skunk’s fur or felt a rattlesnake’s scales? This interactive presentation...
Sonoma County Fair carnival

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,...
End of Summer Movie: Dog Man, Civic Center Library

End of Summer Movie: Dog Man

2:00 pm
Civic Center Library, San Rafael
Celebrate the end of summer with a viewing of Dog Man (PG, 1hr 29min)! Popcorn will be served....

San Rafael Summer Farmers Market

5:00 pm
San Rafael Farmers Market, San Rafael
The Summer Market will be packed with flavor, handcrafted goods, and vibrant entertainment. This...
Jazz and Blues by the Bay, Sausalito

Jazz and Blues by the Bay, Sausalito

6:30 pm
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
Jazz and Blues by the Bay is famous for great music, stunning views, and a perfect atmosphere for...

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