# Things to do with kids in Marin County, CA

> 32 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Marin County, CA, in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
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## Events ahead

- [Goblin Jamboree at the Bay Area Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/goblin-jamboree-at-the-bay-area-discovery-museum--listing-c01412d667692a10e6c96fe9) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM · Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito · From $30 · checked Oct 13. Goblin Jamboree is the Bay Area Discovery Museum's just-spooky-enough Halloween festival that transforms the entire museum in Sausalito into a world of playful surprises and…
- [Librito Concert: Rositas Arribeñas (Marin City Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/librito-concert-rositas-arribenas-marin-city-library--listing-8fea800ac7ae2ab6c7ed0163) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Marin County Free Library – Marin City Library · Free · checked Oct 16. The Librito Concert Series brings Rositas Arribeñas, a student group from San Rafael's Del Real Music Academy, to the Marin City Library. The young musicians play in the son…
- [Adrian West Band](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/adrian-west-band--listing-879e6281d0cb732158fb8d2c) — Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael · checked Oct 16. The six-piece Adrian West Band will perform two sets of acoustic rock & Jazz. Think "Paul Simon meets Talking Heads meets Herbie Hancock" ! \n
- [Kids Activities with Good Fun Stuff in Bolinas Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/kids-activities-with-good-fun-stuff-in-bolinas-park--listing-f4df715ce34dbddd4174f666) — Sun, Oct 25 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Bolinas Park, Fairfax · Ages 3–10 · With admission · checked Oct 16. On the last Sunday of each month (no session in December) Aura and James of Good Fun Stuff lead a two-hour drop-in family adventure in Bolinas Park in Fairfax: woodworking…
- [Ecstatic Jewish Dance](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/ecstatic-jewish-dance--listing-d4b59d917cec2efef100c83b) — Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael · From $13.35 · checked Oct 16. Join us for a wild & joyful gathering of movement, where we\'ll dance our hearts out & experience the bliss of embodied & ecstatic movement! This series falls on the third…
- [Re-Visioning Zionism](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/re-visioning-zionism--listing-f4fca6f18307418d62101df8) — Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Rodef Sholom Sanctuary, San Rafael · checked Oct 16.  Join us as Rabbi Stacy Friedman sits down with Rabbi Brian Lurie, former head of the SF Jewish Community Federation and National UJA, to discuss his defining new memoir…
- [San Rafael 3rd Annual Treat Walk](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/san-rafael-3rd-annual-treat-walk--listing-ced4d9fead3377a41606df3e) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · San Rafael Community Center (Lonatese Garden) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. San Rafael Library & Recreation hosts its free 3rd Annual Treat Walk on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 4 to 6 pm in the Lonatese Garden at the San Rafael Community Center…
- [Día de los Muertos Community Celebration — Fairfax Pavilion](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-community-celebration-fairfax-pavilion--listing-ac383e3dbc9171d0410fbf09) — Fri, Oct 30 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Fairfax Pavilion · Free · checked Oct 16. The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfax Parks & Recreation Commission hold a two-day Día de los Muertos gathering at the Fairfax Pavilion. On Friday, October 30 (4–7…
- [Shabbat Yoga](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/shabbat-yoga--listing-a8e755ab13f65dbd27c9cc18) — Fri, Oct 30 · 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM · JCC 2nd Floor Yoga Studio, San Rafael · From $13.35 · checked Oct 16. Shabbat Yoga blends mindful movement with the Jewish tradition of rest, reflection, and the sacred pause. Unplug from the stressors of our lives and return to what’s most…
- [A Tanta Wawa for Abuelito – An Andean Day of the Dead Event with Author Sara Fajardo](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/a-tanta-wawa-for-abuelito-an-andean-day-of-the-dead-event-with-author--listing-f217bf0c8dacb6a49d09c42c) — Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Mill Valley Public Library · Ages 5–9 · checked Oct 13. Author Sara Fajardo shares A Tanta Wawa for Abuelito, a story about family, remembrance and Día de los Muertos in the Peruvian Andes, and explains how Andean celebrations differ…
- [Fairfax Halloween Parade and Haunted Grove](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/fairfax-halloween-parade-and-haunted-grove--listing-ab997bf6b50edb6bad05c903) — Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Fairfax Movie Theater (downtown Fairfax) · All ages · checked Oct 16. Fairfax's annual Halloween parade and costume contest, sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, gathers at the Fairfax Movie Theater on Broadway on Saturday, October 31…
- [Halloween Sausalito – Caledonia Street parade, Trick or Treat Lane and contests](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/halloween-sausalito-caledonia-street-parade-trick-or-treat-lane-and-co--listing-fcd22907b13bfb999e88adf7) — Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Caledonia Street and Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito · Free · checked Oct 13. Sausalito Parks & Recreation, Caledonia Street merchants and community groups host Halloween Sausalito on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Halloween Parade lines up at 5:45 pm at…
- [DrawBridge Arts: Dried Bean Mosaics and Mandalas (Fairfax Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/drawbridge-arts-dried-bean-mosaics-and-mandalas-fairfax-library--listing-e03f02bf6c134f7c20b6c20d) — Tue, Nov 3 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Marin County Free Library – Fairfax Library · Free · checked Oct 24. DrawBridge, a Marin arts nonprofit, brings a free, family-friendly art session to the Fairfax Library each month. In November, children honor autumn's harvest by arranging…
- [A Peek Behind The Iron Curtain: An Evening with Author Danny Grossman](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/a-peek-behind-the-iron-curtain-an-evening-with-author-danny-grossman--listing-d823ea798de2f9cb6e793cbc) — Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael · Free · checked Oct 16. Join us for a captivating evening with acclaimed author Daniel Grossman, in conversation with Rabbi Doug Kahn about Danny\'s book: Seeing Red: Spies, Lies and My So-Called Life…
- [Tween Hangout (ages 9-13 only): Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/tween-hangout-ages-9-13-only-haunted-gingerbread-houses--listing-1c87adabc3cc9980c53e2c2a) — Wed, Nov 4 (+1 more date) · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Mill Valley Public Library · Ages 9–13 · checked Oct 13. A second-Wednesday drop-in space for tweens with crafts, escape-room kits, cooking and games, snacks provided. October's activity is haunted gingerbread houses; November is Film…
- [Wednesday Kids' Movie: Inside Out 2](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/wednesday-kids-movie-inside-out-2--listing-9ed48bd0414c70a0dec8b953) — Wed, Nov 4 · 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Marin County Free Library – Civic Center Library, San Rafael · checked Oct 13. A screening of Inside Out 2 (PG, 1 hr 36 min) with popcorn at the Civic Center Library. Children and families welcome; listed for families, kids 5–9 and tweens 9–12.
- [38th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration (San Rafael Canal)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/38th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-san-rafael-canal--listing-cd9ee9c1cbc78f5431e8ddb8) — Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Albert J. Boro Community Center, San Rafael · checked Oct 13. San Rafael's 38th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration is Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Albert J. Boro Community Center in the Canal neighborhood…
- [Shabbat Shmooze](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/shabbat-shmooze--listing-11ba76436973fe7109e04c18) — Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael · Free · checked Oct 16. Come gather in Plaza J to welcome in Shabbat (the Jewish day of rest) with live music, fun snacks, and a tasty beverage. We will gather every 2nd Friday, monthly. Free event! All…
- [Family Farm Day: Thankful Bellies at Slide Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/family-farm-day-thankful-bellies-at-slide-ranch--listing-8484d20ba2ca675021641ad9) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Slide Ranch, Muir Beach · All ages · From $45 · checked Oct 24. Slide Ranch is a coastal teaching farm above Muir Beach, inside the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Its Family Farm Days are 3.5-hour guided mornings that include goat…
- [Star Party at Memorial Park — San Anselmo](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/star-party-at-memorial-park-san-anselmo--listing-a7832ea879d96d345881f63f) — Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Memorial Park (Large Picnic Group Area), San Anselmo · All ages · checked Oct 20. The San Anselmo Public Library and the Marin Stargazers astronomy club host an evening of stargazing in Memorial Park. Participants meet in the park's Large Picnic Group Area…
- [Autumn Concert: Marin Girls Chorus (Civic Center Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/autumn-concert-marin-girls-chorus-civic-center-library--listing-0acef7c3a18aeb14b7cd1842) — Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Marin County Free Library – Civic Center Library, San Rafael · Free · checked Oct 16. Members of the Marin Girls Chorus give an hour-long autumn concert at the Marin County Free Library's Civic Center Library, inside Frank Lloyd Wright's Marin County Civic Center…
- [Winter Wonderlab at the Bay Area Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/winter-wonderlab-at-the-bay-area-discovery-museum--listing-4802d50510a0437731a62847) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito · From $25 · checked Oct 13. Winter Wonderlab is the Bay Area Discovery Museum's seasonal winter experience, listed on the museum's events page for November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027. Families can glide…
- [DrawBridge Crafts: Beaded Holiday Gifts (Fairfax Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/drawbridge-crafts-beaded-holiday-gifts-fairfax-library--listing-ed0fad1ac48c57fbdeb41387) — Tue, Dec 1 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Marin County Free Library – Fairfax Library · Free · checked Oct 16. DrawBridge, the Marin arts nonprofit that runs free monthly art sessions in Marin County Free Library branches, brings a holiday beading workshop to the Fairfax Library. Children…
- [Family Farm Day: Nature Gifting at Slide Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/family-farm-day-nature-gifting-at-slide-ranch--listing-91fc029f22d367d820ee531f) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Slide Ranch, Muir Beach · All ages · From $45 · checked Oct 24. This December Family Farm Day at Slide Ranch explores the coastal farm's garden in its winter season and turns its plants into handmade gifts. Families make herb wreaths, tea and…
- [San Rafael Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/san-rafael-winter-wonderland-45th-anniversary--listing-af5d05135fc02a47bcecd6ea) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM · 4th Street, Downtown San Rafael · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. The City of San Rafael's Winter Wonderland marks its 45th anniversary on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on 4th Street in downtown San Rafael. Organized by the…
- [Sausalito 2026 Breakfast with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/sausalito-2026-breakfast-with-santa--listing-ff1bc3faaba4d6faa6567b64) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Sausalito Yacht Club · From $25 · checked Oct 13. The City of Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department's 2026 Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Sausalito Yacht Club, with two seatings: 8:30–9:30 am…
- [Festival of Lights 2026](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/festival-of-lights-2026--listing-ec87ec2d1253baa632d64420) — Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael · Free · checked Oct 16. Join Us for Festival of Lights! Celebrate the season with us at a FREE, fun-filled Festival of Lights that brings our entire campus to life! Hosted by Osher Marin JCC, Brandeis…
- [Mill Valley Winterfest](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/mill-valley-winterfest--listing-65f8cb90fbf4d2bae16a6540) — Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Depot Plaza, Downtown Mill Valley · Free · checked Oct 13. Winterfest, Mill Valley's annual downtown holiday celebration produced by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Mill Valley, is Sunday, December 6…
- [DrawBridge Arts: Beaded Holiday Gifts (Point Reyes Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/drawbridge-arts-beaded-holiday-gifts-point-reyes-library--listing-8ef5cb81459c82d866c57b24) — Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Marin County Free Library – Point Reyes Library, Point Reyes Station · Free · checked Oct 20. The DrawBridge arts program visits the Point Reyes Library for a December workshop where children make bracelets, zipper pulls and beaded charms to give to friends and family for…
- [Violin and Cello Winter Concert (San Anselmo Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/violin-and-cello-winter-concert-san-anselmo-library--listing-0bbe720c8236b737b51552a4) — Fri, Dec 11 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM · San Anselmo Town Council Chambers · checked Oct 16. San Anselmo Library's annual Violin and Cello Winter Concert brings violinist Charmian Stewart and cellist Amanda Craver to the Town Council Chambers for an hour of holiday…
- [DrawBridge Crafts: Beaded Holiday Gifts (Corte Madera Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/drawbridge-crafts-beaded-holiday-gifts-corte-madera-library--listing-eae8d743089f4b11c3042726) — Tue, Dec 15 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Marin County Free Library – Corte Madera Library · Free · checked Oct 20. DrawBridge artists lead a beading session at the Corte Madera Library where children make bracelets, zipper pulls and beaded charms to give as holiday gifts. The workshop is part…
- [Noon Year's Eve at the Bay Area Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/noon-year-s-eve-at-the-bay-area-discovery-museum--listing-bbe8e274f2685a09cbf51a66) — Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito · From $28 · checked Oct 13. Celebrate the new year without keeping kids up past bedtime: the Bay Area Discovery Museum's Noon Year's Eve on Thursday, December 31, 2026, 9 AM – 2 PM, turns the museum into a…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Bay Area Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/bay-area-discovery-museum--listing-4471d3c1b43c93eececf9656) — Wednesday-Friday 10AM-4PM; Saturday-Sunday 9AM-4PM; closed Mon–Tue in the school year… · Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito · From $25 · checked Oct 13. The Bay Area Discovery Museum at Fort Baker in Sausalito, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, is designed for children ages 0–8 with indoor and outdoor discovery zones, an art…
- [Into the Woods: free ranger-guided tour at Muir Woods (Fri–Mon)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/into-the-woods-free-ranger-guided-tour-at-muir-woods-fri-mon--listing-9fb6c3a00f44e909bcda8a6c) — Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 11:00 AM (1 hour); Welcome to the Woods… · Muir Woods National Monument (meet at the Entry Archway), Mill Valley · With admission · checked Oct 13. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Muir Woods rangers host 'Into the Woods', a free one-hour guided tour that starts at 11:00 AM and takes visitors on a slow 0.5-mile…
- [Muir Woods National Monument](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/muir-woods-national-monument--listing-f2b186f50fafaf87fb83557e) — Open daily 8:00 AM to approximately sunset; Visitor Center 8:00 am to 30 minutes before… · Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 13. Old-growth coast redwood forest in Marin County managed by the National Park Service, open 365 days a year from 8:00 AM until approximately sunset (closing times change through…
- [Pavilion Playgroup with Jason Foote (Fairfax)](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/pavilion-playgroup-with-jason-foote-fairfax--listing-b82669a507ea701980aca265) — Fridays 9:30–10:30 AM, Oct 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027 (no class Nov 6 & 27, Dec 25, Jan 1) · Fairfax Pavilion · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Pavilion Playgroup is a Friday-morning indoor drop-in for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at the Fairfax Pavilion, led by longtime Marin playgroup leader Jason Foote of Jumping…

## Recently ended

- [Evening Lego Club at Novato Library](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/evening-lego-club-at-novato-library--listing-c831969cc1cddddf29c1d7fc) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Full STEAM Ahead – Wild Moon](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/full-steam-ahead-wild-moon--listing-d971865c5da8b391d567e014) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [Crafternoon: Sugar Skulls](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/crafternoon-sugar-skulls--listing-3800f1b3897d1c872b7726d4) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [DrawBridge Crafts: Halloween Mask Making](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/drawbridge-crafts-halloween-mask-making--listing-9578ff4a9ad0cf2ad025f50c) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Game On! Mexican Train, Rummikub & Scrabble](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/game-on-mexican-train-rummikub-and-scrabble--listing-e792de60415105bba98a5e19) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Israeli Folk Dance!](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/israeli-folk-dance--listing-c561d50b67110a5ce4275a9f) — ended Tue, Oct 20
- [Kids' Halloween Costume Swap!](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/kids-halloween-costume-swap--listing-eca6d991778513eec311b6c5) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Librito Concert Series Presents: Rositas Arribeñas!](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/librito-concert-series-presents-rositas-arribenas--listing-c326f8898173e651af07fe62) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [NorCal Bats: Animal Encounter](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/norcal-bats-animal-encounter--listing-5074d57787d2e60e0d83a422) — ended Wed, Oct 14

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