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 31, 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...
Winter Stay & Play, Novato Library

Winter Stay & Play

10:00 am
Novato Library, Novato
Make a friend and build social-emotional skills at our drop-in Winter Stay & Play program! We...
Salmon fish in creek

Salmon of San Geronimo Valley

11:00 am
Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area, Lagunitas
At certain times of the year, Pacific salmon migrate up local creeks to spawn. As we discuss the...
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...
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...
NYE 70’s Bash For The Whole Family!, Fairfax

NYE 70’s Bash For The Whole Family!

7:30 pm
Fairfax Pavilion, Fairfax
Fairfax Theatre Company Presents A Nes Year's Eve Seventies Bash For The Whole Family! December 31...

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