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, September 19, 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,...

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma

9:00 am

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma

Celebrate fall at Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma, just north of the Marin–Sonoma county line!...

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...

Mart Littles Kids Yoga at Marin Country Mart

9:30 am

Love Story Yoga, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur

Bring the little ones to Mart Littles Yoga at Love Story Yoga, located at Marin Country Mart in...

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...

Flower Piano at the San Francisco Botanical Garden

10:00 am

San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco

Experience the Garden in a new way with live music, hidden pianos, and performances woven...

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...

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

10:00 am

Old Mill Park, Downtown Mill Valley, Mill Valley

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, one of Northern California’s most beloved outdoor arts...

Free Give & Take Clothing

10:00 am

Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda, San Rafael

Families can donate gently used items their kids have outgrown and/or come find what they need —...

Lemos Farm Pumpkin Patch

10:00 am

Lemos Farm, Half Moon Bay

Lemos Farm's pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay opens this Labor Day weekend! This farm-themed...

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.

Off the Grid Treasure Island

11:00 am

Treasure Island, San Francisco

Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island this fall, every Saturday from September 12 through October...

Oktoberfest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

11:00 am

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

Oktoberfest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a one-of-a-kind festival experience — chase the rush...

Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off

12:00 pm

Dunphy Park, Sausalito

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dunphy Park Back pOrchEstra will be playing all...

Tam Valley Oktoberfest

3:00 pm

Tam Valley Community Center, Mill Valley

The perfect way to celebrate the fall season! Fun for the whole family - games, food, music and of...

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