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.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

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,...

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...

Playland Drop-in Open Play

9:30 am

MLK Gym, Sausalito

Sausalito's indoor bounce-house playground for ages 8 and under, located at the MLK Gym, 610 Coloma...

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...

Bubblefest

10:00 am

Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland

Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Step into a world of wobbly wonders and popping surprises...

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...

Annual Fairfax Festival 2026

10:00 am

Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax

Join Fairfax for the 47th annual Fairfax Festival and Ecofest, a beloved community tradition...

Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music

11:00 am

Downtown Novato, Novato

The 2026 Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music Fun returns Saturday, June 13, 11 am–7 pm and...

Juneteenth Freedom Festival, Mill Valley Downtown Plaza

11:00 am

Downtown Mill Valley Plaza, Mill Valley

Join us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival in beautiful Mill Valley! Hosted by Mill...

Meet Wildlife with WildCare

11:00 am

Stafford Lake Park, Novato

Join Ranger Shannon and special guest WildCare for an interactive presentation about their Wildlife...

Goodie's Kid's Club: Build a Wooden Robot & Design a Painted Swirl Jar

12:30 pm

Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley

Let your little creator’s imagination come to life at Goodie’s Kid’s Club workshop for June! Kids...

Mountain Play: The Wizard of Oz

1:00 pm

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley

The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience, is back...

Songs of the Sea & Chantey Sing-along

3:00 pm

Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center, Point Reyes Station

Avast, ye saucy sailors! Come brave the perilous waters of Point Reyes and join us for a rollicking...

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