Back to top

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
Promoted event
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.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Marin Farmers Market
8:00 am
Marin Civic Center Parking Lot, San Rafael
Visit the market every Sunday, rain or shine, and see why the Marin farmers market is one of the...
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...
LUMA Ice: Petaluma Ice Skating
10:00 am
Petaluma Fairgrounds, Petaluma
LUMA Ice is Petaluma’s signature winter experience - a festive ice rink and holiday destination...
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...
Free Santa Photos at Town Center Corte Madera
11:00 am
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
Join us for free photos with Santa and free gift wrapping this holiday season.* Available December...
Marin MOCA Free Family Day kids and parents around craft table
11:00 am
MarinMOCA, San Rafael
This free program provides art-making opportunities for parents and families to create with their...
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...
Bolinas Winter Faire
12:00 pm
Bolinas Community Center, Bolinas
Shop for arts and crafts by local artisans at the Bolinas Community Center. Enjoy hearty food,...
Gingerbread doghouse workshop
1:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on...
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...
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...
Glowing Hanukkah pop-up Ghirardelli Square San Francisco
3:00 pm
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
The JCCSF’s Glowing Hanukkah Pop-Up returns to Ghirardelli Square for its 8th magical year — and...
Crown & Crumpet holiday tea
3:00 pm
Crown & Crumpet Cafe, Ross
This year we have two dates that will be an exclusive event for young ones and their older friends...
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets, San Francisco
4:00 pm
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture with Mark Foehringer’s ...
Circus Bella presents, Starlight
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...
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...
5:00 pm
Chabad of Mill Valley, Mill Valley
Chabad of Mill Valley invites you to Chanukah Celebration of Light & Unity in Downtown Mill...
S M T W T F S
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
7
 
8
 
9
 
10
 
11
 
12
 
13
 
14
 
15
 
16
 
17
 
18
 
19
 
20
 
21
 
22
 
23
 
24
 
25
 
26
 
27
 
28
 
29
 
30