Get out and have fun with the kiddos this weekend! Discover our picks for the best family-friendly events, activities, and things to do with kids in Marin County and the Bay Area.

Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker is time-honored Christmas tradition for many! Here's our guide to San Francisco Bay Area Nutcracker performances for all ages.

Sponsored: Step into a magical world of storytelling and puppetry! Experience The Story Stump: The Singing Garden, an enchanting puppet show for kids at Woander in Mill Valley, October 17–November 22.

Discover the best kid-friendly restaurants in Marin County! Explore family-friendly dining spots with outdoor patios, play areas, and great kids' menus in Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, and beyond.

Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch is back for 2026! Enjoy pumpkins, festive activities, and family-friendly fall fun on a working farm in Novato.

Sponsored: Join Mount Tamalpais School on Saturday, November 7, 9–10:45 am for hands-on mini classes in art, drama, music, and PE, followed by playground time with current families and eighth graders. 

My kids and I love these easy-to-make and delicious pumpkin oatmeal cookies. They make a great snack for the fall season.

Growing up, one of the highlights of my holiday season was a trip into San Francisco, a tradition I still love sharing with my family. Here are our favorite holiday activities and festive family traditions in the city!

Celebrate fall at the Patch at Beltane Ranch in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County! This family-friendly pumpkin patch in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country offers a beautiful vineyard setting for pumpkin picking and fall fun for all ages.

San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker returns in December 2026! Experience this magical Bay Area holiday tradition with the whole family. Reserve your tickets now!