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, July 25, 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...

Sausalito Art & Harbor Days

10:00 am

Sausalito Ferry Landing, Sausalito

Sausalito Art and Harbor Days brings a new energy to our waterfront and downtown area every fourth...

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...

San Rafael Police Department: Touch-A-Truck

10:00 am

San Rafael High School, San Rafael

SRPD is hosting its annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM...

Story Time with Mr. Brian

11:00 am

South Novato Library, Novato

Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.

Bubble Show with Sterling the Bubblesmith

11:00 am

Fairfax Library, Fairfax

Join us for a fun performance by Sterling the Bubblesmith! He can make bubbles using his hands, big...

Guitar at the Beach

12:00 pm

Village Green Park, Stinson Beach

Imagine learning guitar in the serene beauty of nature! Join us at the picturesque Village Green...

Roller Disco Daze

12:00 pm

Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael

Marin Center presents Roller Disco Daze, a free community roller skating experience on Lagoon...

Flynn Creek Circus

1:00 pm

MLK Park, Sausalito

Flynn Creek Circus returns to Sausalito with The Bridge, a whimsical, family-friendly fairytale ...

Flynn Creek Circus

5:00 pm

MLK Park, Sausalito

Flynn Creek Circus returns to Sausalito with The Bridge, a whimsical, family-friendly fairytale ...

Beatles in the Park! - San Anselmo

6:00 pm

Creek Park, San Anselmo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars, filled with all your favorite Beatles hits...

San Anselmo Live on the Avenue

6:00 pm

Downtown San Anselmo, San Anselmo

San Anselmo Live on the Avenue is where free live entertainment coincides with a pedestrian...

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