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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 29, 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...
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...
Small child and Santa in room with Christmas tree
9:30 am
Silverado Resort, Napa
Now this is the way to wake up! Celebrate the enchantment of the season at Breakfast with Santa....
Teddy Bear Tea Ritz Carlton San Francisco
10:00 am
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Children are invited for Teddy Bear Tea in the winter wonderland of The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom...
10:00 am
Filoli, Woodside
A brand-new holiday village has appeared in Filoli’s redwoods! Sip hot chocolate in the fresh air,...
Gingerbread cookies
10:30 am
Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Featuring fun-filled entertainment and activities including cookie decorating with our pastry chef...
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.
Garden Court Palace Hotel with Christmas Tree
12:00 pm
Palace Hotel, San Francisco
Delight in the festive spirit with our Santa Afternoon Tea at the Garden Court—a magical experience...
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...
Cirque de Bohème: La Belle Époque, Sonoma
1:00 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...
Santa and young girl by Christmas tree
2:00 pm
The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa
Experience the wonder of the season as Santa Claus himself makes The Meritage his home for the...
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...
Cirque de Bohème: La Belle Époque, Sonoma
3:00 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...
Meritage holiday tree lighting ceremony
4:00 pm
The Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa
Welcome the holiday season with us with our Annual Merry Meritage Tree Lighting! Visit Napa’s...
Marin Holiday Light Spectacular
4:00 pm
Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael
Experience the wonder of winter like never before at the Holiday Light Spectacular! Your family,...
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...
Cirque de Bohème: La Belle Époque, Sonoma
5:00 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...
Sonoma Lighted Tractor Parade
6:30 pm
Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma
It’s time to celebrate the season and raise a glass of Sonoma Valley wine. The Sonoma Valley...
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