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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
Promoted event
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, November 16, 2025

Mini Maestro Children’s Concert Series: Meet the Strings
2:30 am
Corte Madera Community Center, Corte Madera
Mini Maestro Children’s Concert Series: Meet the Strings:Classics, Concertos, and Fiddles (Duration...
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...
Toddler Open Gym, Flying Dutchman Gymnastics, San Rafael
9:00 am
Flying Dutchman Gymnastics, San Rafael
Bring the little ones (0–4 yrs) to Toddler Open Gym for active indoor fun. Cost: $20/child — no...
Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont
12:00 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...
Stapleton Theatre Company Presents: A Christmas Carol, San Anselmo
1:00 pm
The Playhouse Theatre, San Anselmo
This holiday season, join Stapleton Theatre Company as it brings Charles Dickens’ timeless tale A...
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...
3:00 pm
San Domenico School Carol Franc Buck Hall of the Arts, San Anselmo
Performances: Nov 14 @ 7pm | Nov 15 @ 1pm and 7pm | Nov 16 @ 3pm A new musical by Nancy Harris and...
Roy's Redwoods trees and path
4:00 pm
Roy's Redwoods Preserve, San Geronimo
Unwind with an evening walk through the peaceful trails of Roy's Redwoods. As the sun sets over the...
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo
4:30 pm
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Glowfari will return on November 7- tickets go on sale starting October 21 at 9:00am for Members...
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