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.
8:30 am
West End Nursery, San Rafael
Get in the holiday spirit and visit the amazing Christmas House at San Rafael's West End Nursery....
8:30 am
Live Oak Community Center, Berkeley
City of Berkeley Winter Wonderland is thrilled to welcome you to the Santa’s Workshop! Join us for...
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
Garlock Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Garlock Tree Farm has been growing trees in Sebastopol since 1966. They can be found in the...
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
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Children are invited for Teddy Bear Tea in the winter wonderland of The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom...
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
Jelly Belly Factory, Fairfield
Join Mr. Jelly Belly and friends for a delicious brunch and lots of fun with Santa Claus!
By...
10:00 am
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland
Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and...
10:00 am
Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland
Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space...
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
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...
11:30 am
Park Chalet, San Francisco
Come and dine with Santa Claus! Reservations recommended.
Crackling Fireplace
Live Accoustic Carols...
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
Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
This winter, local artisans will be part of a brand-new holiday experience: the Fairmont Holiday...
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
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...
2:00 pm
Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma
Our beloved holiday tradition is back — with performances at Sonoma Country Day School in Santa...
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...
4:00 pm
Marin Art and Garden Center, Ross
Children’s Chanukah Chocolate & Cheese Get Together
Come enjoy
Latkes
Cheddar sage
Cranberry...
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
Sonoma Botanical Garden, Sonoma
This holiday season, the Garden becomes a twilight wonderland for three weekends in December where...
7:00 pm
Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma
Our beloved holiday tradition is back — with performances at Sonoma Country Day School in Santa...
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...