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 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.

Friday, October 3, 2025

Cucu's Playhouse, Music and Movement in Spanish (6 months - 5 yrs)

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...
Sing and Stomp for Babies and Toddlers, San Anselmo Library

Sing and Stomp for Babies and Toddlers

10:30 am
San Anselmo Library, San Anselmo
Enjoy songs, movement and dancing at Sing and Stomp!
Woman in witch costume and girls at table with pumpkin

Filoli Witches' Tea

11:00 am
Filoli, Woodside
Calling all little witches and warlocks! Fly in on your brooms and cast a spell over the day in...

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-...

San Francisco Amateur Astronomers Star Party

6:00 pm
Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco
What: Join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers (SFAA) for free public stargazing of the Moon,...
Movies in the Park Mill Valley Poster

Movies in the Park: The Little Mermaid

6:30 pm
Old Mill Park, Mill Valley
Movies in the Park are Back! Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and some snacks for some...
Swan Lake at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco

Swan Lake at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

6:30 pm
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a...

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