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.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Sunday Marin Farmers' Market

8:00 am

Marin Civic Center Parking Lot, San Rafael

Visit the market every Sunday, rain or shine, and see why the Marin farmers market is one of the...

The Christmas House at West End Nursery

8:30 am

West End Nursery, San Rafael

Get into the holiday spirit at the magical Christmas House at West End Nursery in San Rafael,...

Open Gym: GymWorld Gymnastics & Parkour

9:00 am

GymWorld Gymnastics & Parkour, San Rafael

Let your kids run, jump, climb, and explore in a safe, playful space at GymWorld Gymnastics...

Sausalito Farmers Market

9:00 am

Dunphy Park parking lot, Sausalito

The Sausalito Recreation Department is excited to be partnered with a seasoned group of local...

Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Fun at Oakland Zoo

9:30 am

Oakland Zoo, Oakland

Celebrate Halloween at Oakland Zoo's Boo at the Zoo! This family-friendly Halloween event features...

Drop-In Play at Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito

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!...

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...

Free Yoga in the Presidio Park

10:00 am

Presidio’s Outpost Meadow, San Francisco

Find your flow in the Presidio with an outdoor yoga practice designed to help you move, breathe,...

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...

Nightfall at Filoli

5:30 pm

Filoli, Woodside

The Bay Area's Ultimate Halloween Tradition Returns By day, Filoli is breathtaking. By night, the...

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