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

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, December 3, 2025

Thistlewyck

10:00 am

Filoli, Woodside

A brand-new holiday village has appeared in Filoli’s redwoods! Sip hot chocolate in the fresh air,...

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...

Photos with Santa at the Village at Corte Madera

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...

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

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!

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

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,...

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...

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