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.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Fishing in the City

8:00 am

Scottsdale Pond, Novato

This free community event takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Scottsdale Pond in Novato from...

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

9:00 am

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...

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

9:00 am

Redwood Empire Gymanstics, Petaluma

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

Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

9:30 am

de Young Museum, San Francisco

Enjoy free admission to the de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park every Saturday! Bay...

Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

9:30 am

Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco

Explore art and culture at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco with free admission for Bay...

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...

Sonoma Botanical Garden: Spirit Guides

10:00 am

Sonoma Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen

The Sonoma Botanical Garden presents, Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of...

Makers Market at The Lumber Yard

11:00 am

The Lumbar Yard, Mill Valley

Step into spring and support small businesses with one-of-a-kind, locally made goods! Visit the...

Goodie's Kid's Club: Spring Workshop

12:30 pm

Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley

Come join the fun and celebrate creativity and care for the planet at Goodie’s Kid’s Club April...

Family Storytime & Art in the Library

2:30 pm

Sausalito Public Library, Sausalito

Every Second Saturday come inside for an afternoon of art and stories! Family Storytime (ages 0-5...

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