Looking for something fun for the kids to do over the upcoming winter break? Check out some of the drop-in or weekly camps here in Marin and the Bay Area.

These buttery Norwegian cookies are a different take on the traditional sugar cookie, and are great for holiday baking or any time, really. Plus, they're really easy to make, so they're a fun recipe to make with the kids.

Here's our list of favorite family holiday movies and specials that we think are worth watching every December.

Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend in Marin and the Bay Area!

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These peanut butter blossoms are one of my kids' favorite holiday cookies. They're easy to make and the kids love to help mix ingredients and roll the dough into balls.

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!

This December, Grace Cathedral offers a variety of concerts for all ages, including Sing You a Merry Christmas, where you can join the with the toys of St. Nicholas’s workshop in singing your favorite Christmas carols!

Hanukkah begins on the evening of Sunday, December 14. Here's our guide to menorah lightings and family friendly Hanukkah celebrations in Marin and the Bay Area.