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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
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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.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur
9:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...
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...
Fall Family Farm Days at Slide Ranch
9:30 am
Slide Ranch, Muir Beach
Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day is an exciting 3.5-hour program, 9:30am-1:00pm, featuring goat...
Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco
9:30 am
de Young Museum, San Francisco
Enjoy free admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park every Saturday! Bay...
Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco
9:30 am
Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco
Explore art and culture at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission for Bay...
Santa reading to a dog
11:00 am
The Village at Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will...
Storytime with Mr. Brian, South Novato Library
11:00 am
South Novato Library, Novato
Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.
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...
Holiday Tea at the Fairmont Hotel
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
The winter season is not complete without a celebration of tradition and magic with Fairmont San...
Santa Tea at the Fairmont Hotel
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
Celebrate the magic of the winter season with Fairmont San Francisco’s beloved Santa Tea—a...
Family Storytime, Mill Valley Public Library
2:30 pm
Mill Valley Public Library, Mill Valley
Children's early learning happens when they read, write, talk, sing and play. At Family Storytime...
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...
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...
K-Pop Aerial Party!, Aerial Dance Marin, San Rafael
4:30 pm
Aerial Dance Marin, San Rafael
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement, and magic!  Kids are invited to jump,...
Stapleton Theatre Company Presents: A Christmas Carol, San Anselmo
5:00 pm
The Playhouse Theatre, San Anselmo
This holiday season, join Stapleton Theatre Company as it brings Charles Dickens’ timeless tale A...
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