Family Events Calendar
Find the perfect event for your family! Our calendar highlights the best family events, outings, and activities in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Submit your events to us via our contact form. 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.
8:00 am
Ross Valley Fire Station, San Anselmo
Our annual Breakfast with Santa event takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross...
8:30 am
West End Nursery, San Rafael
Get in the holiday spirit and visit the amazing Christmas House at San Rafael's West End Nursery....
9:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Visit the Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine! Includes complimentary...
9:00 am
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Petaluma
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm can be found in west Petaluma. They grow choose-and-cut Monterey...
9:00 am
Costeaux French Bakery, Healdsburg
Children near and far are invited to meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux...
9:00 am
The Fairmont, San Francisco
Step into the ultimate winter wonderland at the Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill! Their 22-foot-high, two...
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...
9:00 am
Tam Valley Community Center, Mill Valley
Join Tam Valley CSD for this beloved community tradition! Meet Santa, have a hearty breakfast, play...
9:00 am
Garlock Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Garlock Tree Farm has been growing trees in Sebastopol since 1966. They can be found in the...
9:00 am
Cotati Room — Behind City Hall, Cotati
Come join Santa and his elves for a yummy breakfast of eggs, sausage, & pancakes! Finish it off...
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...
9:30 am
Margaret Todd Senior Center, Novato
Come be a part of The Gingerbread Build fun!
Registrations opens November 3, 2025. Click Here to...
9:30 am
Silverado Resort, Napa
Now this is the way to wake up! Celebrate the enchantment of the season at Breakfast with Santa....
10:00 am
Cow Palace, Daly City
Visit London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls! Enter the winding lanes of Victorian...
10:00 am
Union Square, San Francisco
Skate through the holidays at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser...
10:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Bring the little ones for drop-in play at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) in Sausalito. BADM...
10:00 am
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on...
10:00 am
Albert H. Dewitt O'Club, Alameda
Join Santa for breakfast, arts & crafts, and take a photo with the big guy.
Alameda Residents...
10:00 am
Randall Museum, San Francisco
The Randall Museum hosts a special day of creative crafting activities for the winter season. Every...
10:30 am
Le Petit Jardin, Mill Valley
Le Petit Jardin is pleased to announce its 17th Annual event in honor of this special time of year...
10:30 am
Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Featuring fun-filled entertainment and activities including cookie decorating with our pastry chef...
11:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Visit the Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine! Includes complimentary...
11:00 am
Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
Introducing the fifth annual holiday tradition at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. Families...
11:00 am
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
Come to Old Courthouse Square Downtown Santa Rosa for the fifth annual French Winter Market! There...
11:00 am
Meritage Resort, Napa
This special holiday tradition includes scrumptious presentations of desserts, scones, and tea...
11:00 am
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
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...
11:00 am
San Francisco City Cruises, San Francisco
Join San Francisco City Cruises for a Santa Brunch Cruise and enjoy a festive day of dining on the...
12:00 pm
Palace Hotel, San Francisco
Delight in the festive spirit with our Santa Afternoon Tea at the Garden Court—a magical experience...
12:00 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...
12:00 pm
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Fairy Winterland
Weekends: December 13-14, 20-21, & 27-28Fairyland Member FREE day: Saturday,...
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
The winter season is not complete without a celebration of tradition and magic with Fairmont San...
1:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa
Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on...
1:00 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma
For twelve years, Cirque de Bohème has been enchanting audiences at Cornerstone Garden in the heart...
1:00 pm
The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
STARLIGHT is performed in the round under a Colorful Big Top Circus Tent for a limited engagement...
1:30 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
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...
2:30 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
This delicious tradition in our iconic Lobby Lounge features all of the classic high-tea...
4:00 pm
Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael
Experience the wonder of winter like never before at the Holiday Light Spectacular! Your family,...
4:00 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
4:00 pm
The Crossing at East Cut, San Francisco
STARLIGHT is performed in the round under a Colorful Big Top Circus Tent for a limited engagement...
4:30 pm
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Glowfari will return on November 7- tickets go on sale starting October 21 at 9:00am for Members...
5:00 pm
Sip Tea Room, San Francisco
Bring the kiddos to meet Mrs. Claus! Join Mrs. Claus in SIP’s festively decorated tea room to enjoy...
5:00 pm
Sonoma Botanical Garden, Sonoma
This holiday season, the Garden becomes a twilight wonderland for three weekends in December where...
6:00 pm
San Rafael Yacht Club, San Rafael
San Rafael's annual holiday lighted boat parade is one of the biggest in the country. It's been a...
6:00 pm
Gabrielson Park, Sausalito
Set up a chair anywhere along the Sausalito waterfront to view the brightly decorated boats in the...
6:00 pm
Petaluma Turning Basin, Petaluma
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Meet at the Petaluma Turning Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat...
7:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...