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Marin Holiday Guide 2026

Get into the holiday spirit with our 2026 guide to the best Christmas events, Hanukkah celebrations, and family-friendly holiday activities in Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area! Discover holiday lights, Christmas tree lightings, Santa visits, Christmas train rides, festive performances, New Year's celebrations, and more holiday fun for families.

Featured Holiday Articles

Families and kids ice skating at the outdoor holiday rink in San Francisco's Union Square, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

November 8, 2026

Lace up your skates and discover the best places for family-friendly holiday ice skating in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and throughout the Bay Area in 2026. From festive outdoor rinks to indoor skating fun, there's something for the whole family!
Children learning to ski with an instructor on a snowy slope at a Lake Tahoe ski resort.

October 25, 2026

Start planning your family winter getaway to Lake Tahoe! Discover family-friendly ski resorts, snow tubing, sledding, and fun places to play in the snow with kids.

Bay Area Holiday Events

Friday, November 13

West End Nursery, San Rafael
8:30 am
Union Square, San Francisco
10:00 am
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
10:00 am
Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa
1:00 pm
Oakland Zoo, Oakland
4:30 pm
San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
5:30 pm