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.

Friday, August 22, 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...

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...

Drop-in: Marinwood Pool

2:00 pm

Marinwood Park, San Rafael

The Marinwood Pool offers a tot pool, a regular size pool for recreational swim and 2 waterslides (...

Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams

4:00 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...

Strawberry Recreation Community Night

4:30 pm

Strawberry Recreation, Mill Valley

Bring a picnic or purchase tasty treats from our amazing food vendors. We recommend bringing...

Drop-in: Hamilton Community Pool

5:00 pm

Hamilton Community Pool, Novato

Drop-in for recreational swimming and the shallow kids' pool with its play structure, water slide,...

West End Block Party

6:00 pm

Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael

Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael! Fridays from August through mid-...

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...

Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams

7:30 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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