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, March 15, 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...

St. Patrick's Day Crissy Field 5K

8:00 am

Little Marina Green, San Francisco

Flat, fast and scenic out and back course along Crissy Field to Fort Point and back. Perfect for...

Novato Lucky Run 2026

9:00 am

South Hamilton Park, Novato

This year’s annual Lucky Run will include a 5K walk/run option and a 10K run option, held on the...

Sausalito Farmers Market

9:00 am

Dunphy Park parking lot, Sausalito

The Sausalito Recreation Department is excited to be partnered with a seasoned group of local...

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...

St. Patrick's Celebration at the Hiller Aviation Museum

10:00 am

Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

The Luck o’ the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special celebration in honor of St....

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Celebration

10:00 am

Parks and Community Services, Dublin

Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s...

Green Fest Block Party, San Francisco

12:00 pm

United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco

The United Irish Cultural Center, Java Beach at the Zoo, United Irish Societies, and Cooley Keegan...

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