Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend in Marin and the Bay Area.

Get ready to believe! Tickets for the annual holiday Polar Express train rides at the California State Railroad Museum and Railtown 1897 go on sale soon! Become a member by August 25 to take advantage of ticket presales.

Join Berkeley Humane and 25+ local shelters and rescue groups for Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, California’s largest same-day pet "adopt-a-thon" on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10 am–4 pm! 

The new school year is here and fall art classes are starting up, too! Here is our guide to hands-on art classes for kids in Marin County.

Sponsored: Performing Arts Academy of Marin offers an exciting array of performing arts classes for kids 3–18, including Musical Theatre, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Acro, and Hip Hop.

Go out and have fun with the kiddos! Here are our picks for a variety of events and other activities for children and families this weekend in Marin and the Bay Area.

Designed by kids and built by community volunteers, the Millennium Playground at San Anselmo's Memorial Park is an awesome place to play and explore.

Looking for a dance class for your kiddos? Here is our guide to ballet and dance classes throughout Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area for kids of all ages.

Music classes will start their fall sessions in September in Marin. Here’s an updated list we’ve put together of a variety of local music programs and classes for little ones.

Angel Island is a great place for a family day trip, with plenty of opportunities to picnic, hike, ride a bike, learn about local history, and more. Find out more here.