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.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Sunday Marin Farmers' Market

8:00 am

Marin Civic Center Parking Lot, San Rafael

Visit the market every Sunday, rain or shine, and see why the Marin farmers market is one of the...

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 Storytime

11:00 am

Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon

Join us for a fun and interactive morning of stories, puppets, songs and fingerplays! Bring the...

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

12:00 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...

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,...

Novato Cub Scouts-Rockets and More!

1:00 pm

South Hamilton Park, Novato

Looking for your child's next activity? Interested in helping your child build practical life and...

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...

Circus Vargas: Hollywood Dreams

3:00 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

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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