Tis the Season for Not Discarding
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You can create an eco-friendly holiday and give the earth something to celebrate. Here are some environmentally smart tips for a less wasteful holiday this year.
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Holiday Tea
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The Bay Area continues its tradition of High Tea during the Christmas season. From the finger sandwiches, to the freshly baked scones and all the trimmings, these teas are special experiences. In addition to the food, there's the grand decorations, music and more.
Read MoreSensory Friendly Holiday Events in the Bay Area
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The holiday season can be confusing for a child with sensory sensitivities. Flickering lights, loud music, different foods, crowds, behavioral expectations can cause meltdowns and other disruptive behaviors. These events are designed to help your family enjoy the excitement of the season this December!
Read MoreMarin Theatre presents “Sally & Tom”
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Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks sets the stage with an up-and-coming theatre company rehearsing a play about Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson.
Read MoreAll Aboard These Enchanting Holiday Train Rides
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Why go to the North Pole when you can have the North Pole come to you. All aboard the holiday train rides complete with their own special holiday cheer. Check out these holiday train rides and book your tickets as soon as possible to ensure your spot.
Read MoreCelebrate the Winter Solstice
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Celebrate the official onset of winter in the Bay Area with a variety of kid-friendly events!
Read MoreEpic New Year's Celebrations for Bay Area Families
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There are lots of fun ways to celebrate New Year's in the Bay Area with the entire family. Here is a round-up of great family friendly options for ringing in 2026.
Read MoreThe Big Draw 2025: Drawn Together
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Join us as we celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Sunday, November 23, 2025! For this free family event, we will explore the themes of community, togetherness, and collaboration with a variety of interactive activities and drawing delights. Visit our Learning Center to "get drawn into" the following activities: Create festive holiday cards, decorate your own paper tile for our community mosaic, animate a dancing character of your own design, and much more! In-gallery activities will also be available—included with the purchase of museum admission.
Read MoreFREE 9th Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair is back THIS WEEKEND
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Join us indoors, rain or shine, for a FREE two-day Family Book Festival — with free parking, storytelling, crafts, beloved characters like Pete the Cat and Elephant & Piggie, and free book bags for the first 200 families each day!
Read MoreHoliday Activities List
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Holidays are on the horizon and the year is quickly coming to a close. The air is filled with the sights, sounds, and cheer of Hanukkah and Christmas and Kwanza! Don't miss your chance to enjoy all of the holiday fun the Bay Area has to offer.
Read MoreHoliday Music
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The holiday season is upon us and the sounds of music fill the air. So many great choices to get you and your children in that festive mood.
Read MoreParades & Festivals
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Come out and join your friends, families and neighbors for a fun and festive time featuring great small town holiday parades and festivals! Kick off the holiday season with awesome activities for all ages.
Read MoreActa Non Verba FARM FEST
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ANV’s Farm Fest is a joyful celebration of food justice, youth empowerment, and abundance. Join us for a festive, family-friendly event that brings community together for a chili cook-off & tasting, a s’mores station, live music, hot cider, kid-friendly crafts and games, and an art & craft market featuring local vendors!
Read MoreBreakfast With Santa
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Share a jolly morning breakfast with the Man in Red. These events are sure to appeal to all ages filled with a hardy breakfast, fun activities, and great photo opportunities. Be sure to make you reservations now.
Read MoreThe Best Places To Go Ice Skating In The Bay Area
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Tis the season for holiday ice skating starting this weekend. Here is a list of ice skating rinks nearby opening this week.
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