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.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Festively decorated Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and holiday ornaments at West End Nursery's Christmas House in San Rafael, Marin County.

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,...
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...
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...
Families and children ice skating at the Union Square Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco, with kids using penguin skating helpers.

Union Square Ice Rink–San Francisco

10:00 am
Union Square, San Francisco
Skate through the holidays at The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser...
Drop-In Play at Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito

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!...

Books & Bubbles Storytime

10:00 am
Novato Library, Novato
Join us every other Wednesday for Books & Bubbles Storytime! We'll read, sing, build social-...
Outdoor holiday ice skating rink at Fisherman's Wharf near PIER 39 in San Francisco.

San Francisco on Ice at Fisherman's Wharf

10:00 am
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
New for 2026! Enjoy outdoor holiday ice skating along San Francisco's waterfront at San Francisco...
Wiggles and Wonder Storytime, Marin City Library

Wiggles and Wonder Storytime

10:15 am
Marin City Library, Marin City
Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday morning for a wiggly, giggly, all-ages, multilingual storytime! We'...
Mart Littles Music, Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing

Mart Littles Music

10:30 am
Outside the Poppy Store, Larkspur
Meet us outside Poppy Store every Wednesday for Mart Littles music with Mr. Christopher! Free to...
Free Wednesday storytime with Renee Trimarco for toddlers and preschoolers at Sausalito Books by the Bay.

Wednesday Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers — Sausalito

11:00 am
Sausalito Books by the Bay, Sausalito
Join Renee Trimarco for a free weekly storytime at Sausalito Books by the Bay! Renee is a certified...
Toddler Storytime, Mill Valley Public Library

Outdoor Toddler Storytime at Mill Valley Library

11:15 am
Mill Valley Public Library-Outdoor Amphitheater, Mill Valley
Join Librarian Miranda for a fun outdoor storytime featuring books, songs, and stories at the Mill...
Corte Madera Farmers Market

Corte Madera Farmers Market

12:00 pm
Town Center Corte Madera, Corte Madera
The Corte Madera Farmers Market is held every Wednesday, noon to 5pm, year-round at The Town Center...
Colorful illuminated ZooLights entrance at the San Francisco Zoo featuring glowing animal decorations and families enjoying the holiday light display.

ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo 2026

5:30 pm
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo! Returning for the first time...

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