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.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Preschool & Family Storytime

9:30 am

Civic Center Library, San Rafael

Join us for stories, movement, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-5.

Thistlewyck

10:00 am

Filoli, Woodside

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

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...

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...

Drop-in: Tumbling Tots at Novato Gymnastics

5:30 pm

Novato Gymnastics Center, Novato

Looking for a fun way to get your little one moving, socializing, and exploring? Join us for our 45...

San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

6:00 pm

War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...

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