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.

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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.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

9:00 am

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...

Point Reyes Farmers Market

9:00 am

Toby’s Feed Barn, Point Reyes Station, Pt. Reyes

The Point Reyes Farmers Market may be seasonal, but its offerings are plentiful. With a focus on...

Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

9:30 am

de Young Museum, San Francisco

Enjoy free admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park every Saturday! Bay...

Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

9:30 am

Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco

Explore art and culture at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission for Bay...

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...

Bark (and Meow) Around the Block – Pet Adoption & Street Fair

10:00 am

Berkeley Humane, Berkeley

Join Berkeley Humane and 25+ local shelters and rescue groups for California’s largest same-day pet...

Russian Storytime!

10:30 am

Marin City Library, Marin City

Join librarian Amanda and local families for a fun time with books, puppets, and songs in Russian...

Heritage Day Festival at China Camp State Park

11:00 am

China Camp Village, San Rafael

China Camp’s signature festival is back! Watch the historic China Camp Village come alive with...

Drop-in: Hamilton Community Pool

12:00 pm

Hamilton Community Pool, Novato

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

Drop-in: Terra Linda Pool

12:00 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

12:00 pm

Marinwood Park, San Rafael

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

Drop-in: Hamilton Community Pool

12:00 pm

Hamilton Community Pool, Novato

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

Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams

1:00 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...

Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont

2:30 pm

Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley

This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...

Book Reading - The Chubby Bubbies: Trip to the Museum

4:00 pm

Book Passage & Cafe, Corte Madera

Get your tickets now for a magical afternoon at our exclusive book reading of The Chubby Bubbies:...

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...

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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