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.

Saturday, November 14, 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,...
Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur

9:00 am
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Bring the whole family to the Marin Country Mart Farmers Market in Larkspur! Shop for fresh,...
Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

Free Saturdays at the de Young Museum in San Francisco

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...
Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

Free Saturdays at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco

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...
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!...
Child sitting beside a seal sculpture at the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands near 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...
Holiday Market Nativity of Christ

Nativity of Christ Annual Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

10:00 am
Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, Novato
Kick off your holiday season at the Nativity of Christ Annual Holiday Market, previously known as...
Story Stump: The Singing Garden, an immersive, interactive puppet show for children ages 3–9 in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County.

Story Stump: The Singing Garden – An Immersive Puppet Show in Mill Valley

10:00 am
Woander, Mill Valley
Step into a living fairy tale with Story Stump: The Singing Garden, Woander's new immersive puppet...
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...
Story Time with Mr. Brian, South Novato Library

Story Time with Mr. Brian

11:00 am
South Novato Library, Novato
Join us in the South Novato Library for Story Time with Mr. Brian on Saturdays at 11am.
StoryTUNES, Belvedere Tiburon Library

StoryTUNES: Music & Movement Storytime at Belvedere Tiburon Library

11:00 am
Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon
Get ready to sing, dance, and move at StoryTUNES at the Belvedere Tiburon Library! Bring the family...
Story Stump: The Singing Garden, an immersive, interactive puppet show for children ages 3–9 in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County.

Story Stump: The Singing Garden – An Immersive Puppet Show in Mill Valley

12:00 pm
Woander, Mill Valley
Step into a living fairy tale with Story Stump: The Singing Garden, Woander's new immersive puppet...
Goodie's Kids Club Fall Harvest Workshop featuring turkey characters and votive candle holder crafts for kids in Mill Valley.

Goodie's Kid's Club: Harvest Workshop

12:30 pm
Goodman Building Supply, Mill Valley
Get ready for a little fall creativity as Goodie has prepared two fun projects to celebrate the...
Saturday Family Storytime at Mill Valley Library

Saturday Family Storytime at Mill Valley Library

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...
Story Stump: The Singing Garden, an immersive, interactive puppet show for children ages 3–9 in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County.

Story Stump: The Singing Garden – An Immersive Puppet Show in Mill Valley

2:30 pm
Woander, Mill Valley
Step into a living fairy tale with Story Stump: The Singing Garden, Woander's new immersive puppet...
Story Stump: The Singing Garden, an immersive, interactive puppet show for children ages 3–9 in downtown Mill Valley, Marin County.

Story Stump: The Singing Garden – An Immersive Puppet Show in Mill Valley

4:30 pm
Woander, Mill Valley
Step into a living fairy tale with Story Stump: The Singing Garden, Woander's new immersive puppet...
Mary Poppins family-friendly musical presented by Stapleton Theatre Company at The Playhouse in San Anselmo, November 13–22, 2026.

Mary Poppins at The Playhouse in San Anselmo

5:00 pm
The Playhouse Theater, San Anselmo
Get ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! Stapleton Theatre Company brings...
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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