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

Maybe you haven't heard, but vinyl records are hot again! Here's where to head to buy used and new vinyl records in Marin County as well as a few other Bay Area shops worth visiting.

Sponsored: The free, family-friendly San Francisco Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting returns on Wednesday, December 3 from 4 to 7 pm!

Santa is a pretty popular guy at this time of year, but you'll find him throughout Marin and the Bay Area for meet-and-greets this season! Here's our guide to visits with Santa in 2025!

Sponsored: Jennie Beuhler, a Marin psychotherapist passionate about supporting moms through all stages of motherhood, helps moms thrive by providing a therapeutic process that helps clients cultivate calm, feel grounded, fill their cups, and connect with aliveness.

Cascade Falls is one of Marin's easiest and most rewarding waterfall hikes. It's a short, easy hike for everyone in the family. We took a hike there this week and the waterfall is going strong. It's definitely worth checking out!

Sponsored: Join the Lark Creek Shops for a night in Winter Wonderland! Bring the family on Sunday, December 7, from 3–7 pm and enjoy hot cocoa, mulled wine, gingerbread man decorating, a visit from Santa, and more.

Here are some selected family-friendly holiday events and happenings in Sonoma and Napa, as well as a few of our favorite places to visit in the Wine Country.

Sponsored: LUMA Ice returns to the Petaluma Fairgrounds! From Dec. 10, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026, the Fairgrounds will sparkle with holiday magic. Glide across a real indoor ice rink and enjoy all the festive fun!

Find out where to pick the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season with our 2025 guide to tree farms and lots in Marin and Sonoma!