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.

Wednesday, November 19, 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...
Geology Walk at Slide Ranch

Geology Walk at Slide Ranch

9:30 am
Stinson Beach, Muir Beach
Explore how geologic history has shaped the Slide Ranch of today. As we tour the site, we will...
Toddlers on Ice–Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa

Toddlers on Ice

11:00 am
Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
The Toddlers on Ice (TOI) Program introduces our youngest skaters to the ice and can prepare them...
Music & Movement Story Time with Colors of Spanish, Novato Library

Music & Movement Story Time with Colors of Spanish!

11:15 am
South Novato Library, Novato
Música y Movimiento con Colores del Español! ¡Únete con nosotros para un momento de música,...
Corte Madera Farmers Market

Corte Madera Farmers Market

12:00 pm
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The Corte Madera Farmers Market is held every Wednesday, noon to 5pm, year-round at The Town Center...
Wednesday Kids' Club!, Fairfax Library

Wednesday Kids' Club!

2:30 pm
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different kids' activity!  1st & 3rd Wednesdays: LEGO...
Fall LEGO Club! For ages 5-12, Corte Madera Library

Fall LEGO Club! For ages 5-12

3:30 pm
Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera
Join us first and third Wednesdays for LEGO Club! Kids ages 5-12 are invited to explore, build,...
Embarcadero Center buildings lit with holiday lights

Holiday Market at Embarcadero Center

4:00 pm
Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
Get into the festive spirit with an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer! Explore a vibrant...
Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

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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