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.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Redwood Empire Gymnastics drop-in class (ages 1-3)

10:00 am

Redwood Empire Gymanstics, Petaluma

Littlebugs – For ages 1 – 36 mos.: This open format class is designed to provide an exploratory...

Visit the Marine Mammal Center

10:00 am

Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito

Visit the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands for a fascinating, family-friendly experience...

Sing & Stomp: San Anselmo Library

10:30 am

San Anselmo Library, San Anselmo

Sing, dance, jump and play with musician Emily Bonn in the drop-in music and movement group. Free.

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...

Napa Lighted Art Festival

6:00 pm

Downtown Napa, Napa

Bring the family and experience the magic of lighted art at the 2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival!...

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