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 24, 2025

LUMA Ice: Petaluma Ice Skating

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...
Free Santa Photos at Town Center Corte Madera

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...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

11:00 am
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...
Crown & Crumpet holiday tea

Crown & Crumpet Holiday Tea Service

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...
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...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker

4:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Experience the magical winter wonderland of toy soldiers, King of the Mice, Sugar Plum Fairy, and...
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...

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