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, November 23, 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...
Toddler Open Gym, Flying Dutchman Gymnastics, San Rafael

Toddler Open Gym, Flying Dutchman Gymnastics

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...

Thistlewyck

10:00 am
Filoli, Woodside
A brand-new holiday village has appeared in Filoli’s redwoods! Sip hot chocolate in the fresh air,...
Festive Holiday Tea at the Claremont

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

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...
Stapleton Theatre Company Presents: A Christmas Carol, San Anselmo

Stapleton Theatre Company Presents: A Christmas Carol

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

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

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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