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.

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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 30, 2025

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

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,...

Wreath Making Workshop

11:30 am

McNears Beach Park, san Rafael

Bring the beauty of nature to your front door with a festive, homemade wreath. Fresh greenery,...

Santa Soirée at Songbird Parlour

12:00 pm

Songbird Parlour, Glen Ellen

Where the holidays come home to Jack London Village. Join us Sunday, November 30th from 12:00–2:00...

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...

Cirque de Bohème: La Belle Époque

1:00 pm

Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma

For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...

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

3:00 pm

Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma

For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...

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

5:00 pm

Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma

For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...

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