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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Historic Main Street, Half Moon Bay
The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn...
9:00 am
Western Railway Museum, Suisun City
Celebrate the fall season at the Western Railway Museum's annual Pumpkin Patch Festival! Enjoy a...
9:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...
9:00 am
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton
All aboard for Halloween fun with Thomas and Percy at Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton!
Dress up...
9:00 am
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma
Celebrate fall at Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma, just north of the Marin–Sonoma county line!...
9:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
The Bay Area Discovery Museum's annual Goblin Jamboree fundraiser, the longest running Halloween...
9:00 am
Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma
Celebrate fall at the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch in Sonoma County!
This family-friendly fall...
9:00 am
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch, Nicasio
Celebrate fall at Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch, a favorite family tradition in Marin County for...
9:30 am
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Celebrate Halloween at Oakland Zoo's Boo at the Zoo! This family-friendly Halloween event features...
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...
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...
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...
9:30 am
MLK Gym, Sausalito
Sausalito's indoor bounce-house playground for ages 8 and under, located at the MLK Gym, 610 Coloma...
10:00 am
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Bring the little ones for a day of drop-in play at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito!...
10:00 am
Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito
Watch as our volunteers prepare meals in the Fish Kitchen, peek into our laboratory to learn more...
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Marin Country Mart by Starbucks and in front of the Trading Post, Larkspur
Local heirloom pumpkins at our Honor System Pumpkin Patch, open through October 31st. Traditional...
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Novato City Hall, Novato
Get ready for a day of enchantment on Saturday, October 17, 2026!
Join the City of Novato Parks,...
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...
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...
10:00 am
Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch, Novato
Farm experience for the entire family. Grossi Family Pumpkin Patch is run by 4th generation Marin...
10:00 am
Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch, Santa Rosa
Enjoy the day at Muelrath’s Pumpkin Patch for FREE with your pumpkin purchase.
Visit the patch to...
11:00 am
UCSF Mission Bay Campus, San Francisco
The 13th edition brings together STEM role models, families, youth, and adults to experience the...
11:00 am
South Novato Library, Novato
Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.
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Treasure Island, San Francisco
Off the Grid returns to Treasure Island this fall, every Saturday from September 12 through October...
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...
11:00 am
Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon
Get ready to sing and move to songs! Designed for ages 1-3 and their grownups, but all ages welcome...
11:00 am
Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon
Looking for creative Halloween activities for kids and tweens in Marin County? Head to the...
1:00 pm
Caledonia Street, Sausalito
Celebrate the inaugural A Toast to Sausalito, presented by the City of Sausalito Parks and...
1:00 pm
Terra Linda Community Pool, San Rafael
Make a splash this fall at our Floating Pumpkin Patch! Swim through the pool to pick your own...
2:00 pm
Tara Firma Farms, Petaluma
In addition to producing healthy and sustainable local food, Petaluma's Tara Firma Farms also puts...
2:30 pm
Mill Valley Library–Children's Room, Mill Valley
Looking for a family storytime? Bring the little ones to Family Storytime, a fun and free activity...
4:00 pm
San Francisco Civic Center, San Francisco
Taking place under the twinkling Spectra lights, the Fall Family Festival on October 17th, from 4...
5:30 pm
Filoli, Woodside
The Bay Area's Ultimate Halloween Tradition Returns
By day, Filoli is breathtaking. By night, the...
5:30 pm
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
One of San Francisco’s most anticipated events is back and tickets are now available for ZooFest...
6:30 pm
Hauke Park South, Mill Valley
Join the Mill Valley Public Library and Marin Stargazers for a night of stargazing in Hauke Park...
7:00 pm
San Marin High School, Novato
San Marin Performing Arts kicks off the 2026–27 season with The Addams Family, coming to the Emily...