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, December 8, 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,...
Giant decorated Christmas tree and life-size Victorian gingerbread house in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel lobby.

Life-Size Gingerbread House at the Fairmont San Francisco

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.

Frosty Mountain Tree Farm, 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.

Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm

9:00 am
Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm, Sebastopol
Celebrate the holiday season at Reindeer Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Sebastopol! Bring the family...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort 2026

Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort

11:00 am
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
Make holiday memories with Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley!...
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...
Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort 2026

Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort

2:00 pm
Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
Make holiday memories with Santa's Tea Experience at Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley!...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

4:00 pm
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
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...
Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center in San Rafael

Holiday Light Spectacular 2026 at Marin Center

5:30 pm
Marin Center, San Rafael
Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Light Spectacular at Marin Center in San Rafael! This...

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