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, February 6, 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...

Visit Elephant Seals Drakes Beach

10:00 am

Drakes Beach, Point Reyes

Head to Drakes Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore to view massive elephant seals during their...

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.

Super Bowl LX Experience, San Francisco

3:00 pm

Moscone Center, San Francisco

Get ready for Sunday’s big game at the Super Bowl LX Experience at Moscone Center in San Francisco...

Love Notes: Craft a Valentine for Someone You Love

3:00 pm

Mill Valley Library, Creekside Room, Mill Vallley

Join us to make you very own heartfelt creations for your friends and loved ones to share this ...

Friday Flicks: Studio Ghibli series

3:45 pm

Petaluma Regional Library, Petaluma

Enjoy our Studio Ghibli film series for families the first Friday of the month. Snacks provided.

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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