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.

Monday, August 18, 2025

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...
Morning Storytime, Pt. Reyes Library

Storytime, Pt. Reyes Library

10:30 am
Pt. Reyes Library, Point Reyes Station
Come for songs, games, and stories in Spanish and English at the Point Reyes Library. 

Better Beginnings Baby Village

11:00 am
St. Sebastian Church, Kentfield
Baby Village is a community support circle for new parents, holding space for all the highs and...
acrobats performing on unicycle at circus

Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams

6:30 pm
Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma
You read that right – Circus Vargas is back! It’s time to put on your red nose and run away with...

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