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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, December 6, 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...
SMART Holiday Express Toy Drive
9:30 am
Smart Train, San Rafael
On Saturday, December 6, SMART will host a special Toy Drive aboard all trains. During the Toy...
10:00 am
Filoli, Woodside
A brand-new holiday village has appeared in Filoli’s redwoods! Sip hot chocolate in the fresh air,...
Tilden Park Merry Go Round Breakfast with Santa
10:30 am
Tilden Park Merry Go Round, Berkeley
Traditional Buffet Style Breakfast includes Photo Opportunity, Santa & The Elf, Special Gift...
10:30 am
Book Passage, Corte Madera
Join us for Storytime with Caelyn and Natalie! Caelyn and Natalie will read stories for kids on the...
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco
11:00 am
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
Crown & Crumpet holiday tea
11:00 am
Crown & Crumpet Cafe, Ross
We start you off with a themed cocktail or mocktail, a British Christmas Cracker to get the party...
Santa in red fire engine
12:00 pm
Bon Air Center, Greenbrae
Saturdays with Santa returns! Take Santa photos with family, friends, and even your pets. Santa...
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...
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco
1:30 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
2:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...
2:00 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
Create sweet memories at East Bay Provisions inside the Claremont Resort & Club by decorating...
WinterFest at Marin Art & Garden Center
2:30 pm
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Families enjoy a Kiddie Chu Chu Train, festive food and beverages, an Igloo Dance Party, bubbles,...
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...
Ross Winterfest, Marin Art & Garden Center
2:30 pm
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Celebrate this holiday season and join us for Winterfest 2025, taking place on Saturday, December...
A Wicked Dance Along Nutcracker, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
3:00 pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
It’s the Stahlbaum’s Annual Holiday Party, and Uncle Drosselmeyer weaves a tale for Clara and Fritz...
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...
Gardens Aglow at Sonoma Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen
5:00 pm
Sonoma Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen
This holiday season, the Garden becomes a twilight wonderland for three weekends in December where...
A Wicked Dance Along Nutcracker, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
7:00 pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
It’s the Stahlbaum’s Annual Holiday Party, and Uncle Drosselmeyer weaves a tale for Clara and Fritz...
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