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, January 7, 2026

Music & Movement Story Time with Colors of Spanish

Music & Movement Story Time with Colors of Spanish

10:00 am
Novato Library, Novato
Music & Movement Story Time with Colors of Spanish!  Join us for a time of music, movement, and...
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...
Toddler Storytime, Mill Valley Public Library

Toddler Storytime

10:15 am
Mill Valley Public Library-Creekside Room, Mill Valley
Join Librarian Miranda for books, songs, and stories in the library's outdoor amphitheater. ...
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...
Read to a Dog!, Belvedere Tiburon Library

Read to a Dog

2:30 pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library–Storytime Room, Tiburon
Young readers can practice reading aloud with our volunteer dog who is all ears!  This program...
Fall LEGO Club! For ages 5-12, Corte Madera Library

Fall LEGO Club! For ages 5-12

3:30 pm
Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera
Join us first and third Wednesdays for LEGO Club! Kids ages 5-12 are invited to explore, build,...
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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