Marin & Bay Area Family Events

Find family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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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.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Sunday 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

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...

Family Walk: Buck Gulch

10:00 am

Buck Gulch Falls, Novato

This canyon comes to life in the wet season; ferns and mosses are vibrant, banana slugs and newts...

Marin Holiday Light Spectacular

4:00 pm

Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael

Experience the wonder of winter like never before at the Holiday Light Spectacular! Your family,...

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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