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.

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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.

Monday, January 5, 2026

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...

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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