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.

Friday, September 25, 2026

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!...

Drop-in Lego Play at Play-Well Marin

10:00 am

Play-Well Marin Activity Center, San Anselmo

LEGO lovers can get creative at Play-Well Marin in San Anselmo! Kids of all ages can enjoy drop-in...

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...

Open Jump: Pump it Up

10:00 am

Pump it Up, Santa Rosa

Our Open Jumps are open play time where your child can have the time of their life. Our massive...

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze

10:00 am

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma

The Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze has over 5 acres of home grown pumpkins. Over 50...

Family Storytime at the Larkspur Library

10:00 am

Larkspur Library, Larkspur

Storytimes are a great way to introduce your children to the five early literacy skills (talk, sing...

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze

10:00 am

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma

The Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze has over 5 acres of home grown pumpkins. Over 50...

Pop-up Storytime in the Parks: Hauke Park

10:15 am

Hauke Park, Mill Valley

Join us every other Friday at Hauke Park for Pop-up storytimes in the park!

Sausalito Boat Show

11:00 am

Clipper Yacht Harbor, Sausalito

This inaugural event is a celebration of maritime excellence and local culture, offering a diverse...

Family FUNstruction at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

4:30 pm

Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!, Santa Rosa

Get ready to dig in at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! FUNstruction, taking place Friday,...

Movies in the Park: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

7:30 pm

Terra Linda Park, San Rafael

Movies in the Park is back! Bring a blanket, grab your friends & family, and enjoy free outdoor...

Movies on the Green: Jumanji (1995) ⁠

7:30 pm

Novato Civic Green, Novato

Jumanji (1995) is rated PG by the MPAA for menacing fantasy action and some mild language. *Please...

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