A visit to Muelrath Ranches Pumpkin Patch is an old-fashioned fall farm experience for the whole family! It has loads of things to do, tons of country charm, and fantastic pumpkins grown right there on the ranch. It's perfect for families with small children.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum's annual Goblin Jamboree returns for 2025! This year's Goblin Jamboree will take place over two weekends, Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19 and Friday–Sunday, October 24–26.
Grossi Family Farm Pumpkin Patch is back and better than ever for 2025! Just minutes from downtown Novato on a real working farm. It's a must-visit destination for families this October.
The Bay Trail at Novato's Hamilton Wetlands is one of our favorite Marin spots for a short hike or bike ride with the kids. With easy access from several points in Hamilton and stunning views, this is a great place for families to head outdoors for an active outing.
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.
Glowfari is back at the Oakland Zoo starting November 7, 2025 for another spectacular experience featuring hundreds of giant glowing animal lanterns. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 21!
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays of year, and there's so much family fun to be found in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's our growing list of fun for 2025.
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This easy craft project is so much fun to make, and the finished product looks fantastic, especially when lit with a flickering LED candle.
Nicasio Valley Pumpkin Patch is back this fall season with fun for everyone in the family. We paid a visit last week to check it out and see what was new for 2025.
