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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.

Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center in San Rafael
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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, December 6, 2026

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...
Festively decorated Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and holiday ornaments at West End Nursery's Christmas House in San Rafael, Marin County.
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,...
Santa Claus posing with a child beside a decorated Christmas tree and wrapped presents at Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Petaluma.
9:00 am
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm, Petaluma
Visit Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm in west Petaluma for a fun family holiday tradition! Choose...
Giant decorated Christmas tree and life-size Victorian gingerbread house in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel lobby.
9:00 am
The Fairmont, San Francisco
Experience holiday magic at the Fairmont San Francisco on Nob Hill! Each holiday season, the hotel'...
Two children wearing Santa hats pulling a green wagon along a path at Frosty Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol.
9:00 am
Frosty Mountain Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Get into the holiday spirit at Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol! This family-friendly...
Two children posing with Santa Claus at Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol.
9:00 am
Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Celebrate the holiday season at Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol! Bring the family...
Horse-drawn wagon carrying families through Garlock Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol.
9:00 am
Garlock Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Celebrate the holiday season at Garlock Tree Farm in Sebastopol, a family Christmas tradition since...
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...
Charles Dickens reading at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
10:00 am
Cow Palace, Daly City
Step back in time to Victorian London at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair at the Cow Palace in Daly...
Families and children ice skating at the Union Square Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco, with kids using penguin skating helpers.
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
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!...
Muir Beach Arts Fair
10:00 am
Muir Beach Community Center, Muir Beach
The Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair has been a tradition at the Beach for over 40 years. Originally...
Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair
10:00 am
Finley Community Complex, Santa Rosa
Celebrate the season with gifts for yourself or loved ones in this festive shopping experience...
Sonoma Community Center view of entrance
10:00 am
Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma
The Winter Art Market is one of Sonoma Community Center’s most lively and talent filled annual...
The Dance Palace Point Reyes Station
10:00 am
The Dance Palace, Point Reyes Station
The 54th Dance Palace Artisan Craft & Holiday Fair will be held December 4, 5, and 6, 2026...
Outdoor holiday ice skating rink at Fisherman's Wharf near PIER 39 in San Francisco.
10:00 am
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
New for 2026! Enjoy outdoor holiday ice skating along San Francisco's waterfront at San Francisco...
Godmothers Teddy Bear Tea
11:00 am
Saint Vincent's Auditorium, San Rafael
You are invited to a Teddy Bear Tea celebration for the whole family.  Traditional tea party...
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets
11:00 am
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the holidays with Mark Foehringer‘s Nutcracker Sweets, a unique 50-minute production of...
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Larson Family Winery, Sonoma
11:00 am
Larson Family Winery, Sonoma
Santa is coming to Larson Family Winery on December 5th and 6th! Bring the whole family, including...
Sunset Holiday Mercantile
11:00 am
San Francisco County Fair Building, San Francisco
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 9th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at...
Deck the Halls with the San Francisco Symphony
11:00 am
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
It’s never too early to plan a holiday tradition—let the Deck the Hall Holiday Concert be yours!...
Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort 2026
11:00 am
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
Make holiday memories with Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley!...
11:00 am
Assembly Wealth Event Space, Mill Valley
A little frosting, a few gumdrops, and a whole lot of holiday fun! Join the Mill Valley Chamber of...
Christmas with Santa at Little Vineyards Family Winery
11:30 am
Little Vineyards Family Winery, Glen Ellen
Join us for a festive celebration with family and friends! Bring your camera (and your Christmas...
Sensitive Santa Petaluma
12:00 pm
Cypress Primary School, Petaluma
Capture the magic of a sensory friendly Santa coming to the Northbay! Sign up for our holiday...
Festive holiday tea table with a Santa figurine, elegant glassware, and sparkling Christmas lights at the Fairmont San Francisco.
1:00 pm
Fairmont San Francisco–Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive afternoon tea at the Fairmont San Francisco! This...
Marin Ballet Nutcracker, Marin School of the Arts, Novato
1:00 pm
Marin School of the Arts , Novato
The Marin Ballet Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition that brings the magic of the season to...
Colorful holiday train carrying families along a downtown Mill Valley street during the annual Winterfest celebration.
1:00 pm
Depot Plaza, Mill Valley
Celebrate the holiday season at Mill Valley's annual Winterfest on Sunday, December 6, from 1–4 pm...
Merry & Bright free holiday skating shows at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa, December 4–6, 2026.
1:00 pm
Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
Get into the holiday spirit with the Merry & Bright Free Outdoor Holiday Shows at Snoopy's Home...
Menorah Lighting
2:00 pm
Union Square, San Francisco
The annual lighting of the Union Square menorah kicks off on Sunday, December 6 with "Bill Graham...
The Secret Garden holiday theater production by Marin Shakespeare Company at the Downtown Theatre in San Rafael, November 27–December 20, 2026.
2:00 pm
Marin Shakespeare Company Downtown Theatre, San Rafael
Discover the magic of The Secret Garden this holiday season at Marin Shakespeare Company's Downtown...
Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort 2026
2:00 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
Make holiday memories with Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley!...
Merry & Bright free holiday skating shows at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa, December 4–6, 2026.
2:00 pm
Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
Get into the holiday spirit with the Merry & Bright Free Outdoor Holiday Shows at Snoopy's Home...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
2:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with San Francisco Ballet's beloved Nutcracker, returning to the War...
2026 San Anselmo Chanukah Festival flyer featuring a menorah and details for the free family celebration on December 6.
3:00 pm
San Anselmo Town Hall Plaza, San Anselmo
Celebrate Chanukah with the whole family at the 4th Annual San Anselmo Chanukah Festival on Sunday...
Merry & Bright free holiday skating shows at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa, December 4–6, 2026.
3:00 pm
Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
Get into the holiday spirit with the Merry & Bright Free Outdoor Holiday Shows at Snoopy's Home...
3:30 pm
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with the San Francisco Symphony's beloved Deck the Hall Holiday...
Musician performs onstage beside a large dreidel and menorah during a Hanukkah celebration at Thrive City in San Francisco.
4:00 pm
Thrive City at Chase Center, San Francisco
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a free, family-friendly Hanukkah celebration at Thrive City...
Colorful illuminated lion and rabbit lanterns promoting Glowfari, the family-friendly holiday light festival at Oakland Zoo.
4:30 pm
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
Experience the magic of Glowfari at Oakland Zoo! This popular, family-friendly holiday lantern...
Pier 39 Christmas Tree
5:00 pm
Pier 39, San Francisco
November 23, 2026–January 10, 2027 PIER 39, San Francisco Celebrate the holiday season at PIER 39...
Marin Holiday Light Spectacular
5:00 pm
Marin County Fairgrounds, San Rafael
Experience the magic of the holidays at Marin Center's Holiday Light Spectacular! Stroll through...
Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting event in Novato on December 6, 2026, featuring a fire truck gelt drop, fire show, and family-friendly Hanukkah activities.
5:00 pm
Novato City Hall, Novato
Celebrate Chanukah with the whole family at the Grand Menorah Lighting at Novato City Hall! This...
Marin Ballet's Nutcracker performance featuring dancers in colorful costumes on stage with a Christmas tree at Novato High School.
5:00 pm
Novato High School – Center for the Arts, Novato
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Marin Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker...
Colorful illuminated ZooLights entrance at the San Francisco Zoo featuring glowing animal decorations and families enjoying the holiday light display.
5:30 pm
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo! Returning for the first time...
Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center in San Rafael
5:30 pm
Marin Center, San Rafael
Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Light Spectacular at Marin Center in San Rafael! This...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
7:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Celebrate the holiday season with San Francisco Ballet's beloved Nutcracker, returning to the War...
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker
7:00 pm
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
Our most magical production returns to the Opera House stage, transporting audiences of all ages...
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