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.

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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, May 3, 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...

Spring Tour: Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies

8:00 am

Sonoma County Farms, Sonoma

There’s nothing more delightful than springtime along the Sonoma County Farm Trails! Gather up 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...

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...

Drop-in: WildCare’s Ambassador Zone

10:00 am

Wildcare, San Rafael

Through Ambassador Zone signage and interactions with our docents, visitors are introduced to each...

AAPI Heritage Month at China Camp

11:00 am

China Camp Village, San Rafael

We’re excited to host a vibrant Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration in...

Redwood Empire Live Steamers

12:00 pm

Youth Community Park, Santa Rosa

Head to Santa Rosa for mini train rides with Redwood Empire Live Steamers! Trains run in Youth...

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