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.

Friday, December 18, 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...
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...
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!...
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 and Stomp storytime and movement program for babies and toddlers at San Anselmo Library on Friday mornings.

Sing and Stomp at San Anselmo Library

10:30 am
Lawn next to the San Anselmo Library, Larkspur
Join the San Anselmo Library for Sing and Stomp on Fridays at 10:30 am! Babies, toddlers, and their...

In Harmony Music Class in the Park!

11:30 am
Sausalito Library, Sausalito
Every 3rd Friday of the month In Harmony Music brings free Family Classes in the park! The emphasis...
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

12:30 pm
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,...
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...
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...
The Secret Garden holiday theater production by Marin Shakespeare Company at the Downtown Theatre in San Rafael, November 27–December 20, 2026.

The Secret Garden Presented by Marin Shakespeare Company

7:30 pm
Marin Shakespeare Company Downtown Theatre, San Rafael
Discover the magic of The Secret Garden this holiday season at Marin Shakespeare Company's Downtown...

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