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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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 10, 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–Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa

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...
Santa reading to a dog

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...
Corte Madera Farmers Market

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!, Fairfax Library

Wednesday Kids' Club!

2:30 pm
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different kids' activity!  1st & 3rd Wednesdays: LEGO...
Marin Holiday Light Spectacular

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

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...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

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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