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.

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Marin Farmers Market

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...
west point in pancake breakfast pancakes mt tamalpais

West Point Inn Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am
West Point Inn, Mill Valley
The West Point Inn hosts Fundraisers each year. Please join us on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and...
People walking on Drakes Beach

The Great Drake Hike

10:30 am
Ken Patrick Visitor Center, Point Reyes Station
This hike takes place at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes, and is led by Drakes Navigator's Guild. Take...
Marin MOCA Free Family Day kids and parents around craft table

MarinMOCA Free Family Days

11:00 am
MarinMOCA, San Rafael
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their...
Coffee with a Ranger

Lemonade with a Ranger

11:00 am
Ring Mountain Preserve, Tiburon
Enjoy a refreshing cup of juice or tea while exploring Ring Mountain. Ranger Lauren will be at...

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...
Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont

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...

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