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.

Thursday, January 7, 2027

Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
Families ice skating at Merry Meritage in Napa, with a decorated Christmas tree and festive holiday lights.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating – Napa

11:00 am
The Meritage Resort & Space, Village Lawn, Napa
Celebrate the holiday season with outdoor ice skating at Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort...
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,...
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...
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,...
Spanish Storytime in the Park, Sausalito Library

Spanish Storytime in the Park

11:00 am
Robin Sweeny Park Playground, Sausalito
Duncan Playful Circus presents The True Color of Love/ El Verdadero Color de Amor This joyful...
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,...
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...
French Storytime at the Belvedere Tiburon Library

French Storytime

3:30 pm
Belvedere Tiburon Library, Tiburon
Come say bonjour and enjoy a special storytime in French! Children will delight in stories, songs,...
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...

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