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 in San Rafael
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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.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Pumpkins growing in the field with a tractor ride at Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma, California

Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma

9:00 am
Mickelson Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma
Celebrate fall at Mickelson Pumpkin Patch in Petaluma! Located just north of the Marin-Sonoma...
Jumping Jacks, San Rafael Community Center

Jump-up Class (crawling to 26 months)

9:30 am
San Rafael Community Center, San Rafael
Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement,...
Preschool & Family Storytime, Civic Center Library in San Rafael

Preschool & Family Storytime

9:30 am
Civic Center Library, San Rafael
Join us for stories, movement, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-5.  
Family Storytime, Corte Madera Library

Family Storytime at Corte Madera Library

9:30 am
Corte Madera Library, Corte Madera
Bring the little ones ages 0–5 to Corte Madera Library for a free, family-friendly storytime...
GymWorld Gymnastics & Parkour

Open Gym: GymWorld Gymnastics & Parkour

9:30 am
GymWorld Gymnastics & Parkour, San Rafael
Let your kids run, jump, climb, and explore in a safe, playful space at GymWorld Gymnastics...
Bilingual Spanish storytime leader with young children and families participating in a library program.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime at Fairfax Library

9:30 am
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Bring your little ones ages 0–5 to Fairfax Library for a free bilingual Spanish storytime with...
Children building colorful LEGO creations during drop-in play at Play-Well Marin in San Anselmo.

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...
Honor System Pumpkin Patch at Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing

Honor System Pumpkin Patch at Marin Country Mart

10:00 am
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...
Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time, Novato Library

Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time

10:00 am
Novato Library, Novato
Join us on Tuesdays at 10am for Stories and Rhyme Wiggle Time! Get ready to sing, dance, and read...
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, Petaluma

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...
Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch

Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch

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...
Sing & Stomp at Mill Valley Library | Kids Music & Movement

Sing & Stomp at Mill Valley Library

10:15 am
Mill Valley Library–Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley
Bring the little ones to Mill Valley Library for Sing & Stomp, a free, fun-filled music and...
Bilingual Spanish storytime leader with young children and families participating in a library program.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime at Fairfax Library

10:15 am
Fairfax Library, Fairfax
Bring your little ones ages 0–5 to Fairfax Library for a free bilingual Spanish storytime with...
High Jump for Children (25 mos. to 4 yrs)

High Jump for Children (26 mos. to 4 yrs)

10:40 am
San Rafael Community Center, San Rafael
Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement,...
Kids enjoying indoor play at Wee Yogis in San Anselmo, featuring Montessori climbing structures, sensory toys, and creative activities.

Wee Yogis Open Play in San Anselmo

11:00 am
Home Studio Yoga (Wee Yogis), San Anselmo
Bring your little ones to Wee Yogis Open Play in San Anselmo for some indoor fun! Kids can climb,...
Tumbling Tots drop-in gymnastics for children ages 5 and under at Novato Gymnastics Center in Marin County.

Tumbling Tots: Drop-In Gymnastics for Kids Ages 5 & Under

12:30 pm
Novato Gymnastics Center, Novato
Bring your little ones to Tumbling Tots at Novato Gymnastics Center! This fun, 45-minute drop-in...
Novato Farmers Market logo over a photo of fresh strawberries and produce at the market.

Novato Farmers Market

4:00 pm
Downtown Novato, Novato
Shop local at the Downtown Novato Farmers Market on Tuesdays on Sherman Avenue in downtown Novato!...
Filoli Nightfall house and pumpkins in dark with full moon

Nightfall at Filoli

5:30 pm
Filoli, Woodside
The Bay Area's Ultimate Halloween Tradition Returns By day, Filoli is breathtaking. By night, the...
Tumbling Tots drop-in gymnastics for children ages 5 and under at Novato Gymnastics Center in Marin County.

Tumbling Tots: Drop-In Gymnastics for Kids Ages 5 & Under

5:30 pm
Novato Gymnastics Center, Novato
Bring your little ones to Tumbling Tots at Novato Gymnastics Center! This fun, 45-minute drop-in...

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