Epic 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 2027.
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Celebrate Hanukkah
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Hanukkah begins the evening of Fri, 4 Dec 2026, and Hanukkah ends in the evening on December Sat, 12 Dec 2026.
Read MoreLots and Lots of Christmas Tree Lots & Farms
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Most Christmas Tree Lots and Farms open the day after Thanksgiving (a.k.a. Black Friday) all across the Bay Area. Some are fundraisers, some have petting zoos & hay rides, some have free candy canes and hot chocolate, and some are cut your own. What they all have in common is the sweet smell of Christmas.
Read MorePhotos With Santa
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It's that time of year where kids can find Santa ho-ho-ho-ing at most holiday events in the area - tree lightings, holiday walks, craft fairs and parades. Here is a round up some of my favorite places where the kids can get their pictures taken with Santa....whether they like it or not.
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 MoreHoliday Shopping, Festive Finds & Family Fun at Marin Country Mart!
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Holidays are approaching and a great time to celebrate with loved ones and also a time to shop at the Marin Country Mart. Find everything on your holiday shopping list — and treat yourself as well. You’ll find amazing deals, holiday specials and check out these super fun family events coming up:
Read MoreExplore Bay Area Tide Pools: The Best Low Tides of 2026
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Tidepools around the Bay Area are a wonderful way to discover the marine life along California’s coast. Look closely and you’ll spot far more creatures than you expected, from anemones to hermit crabs. It feels like stepping into a different world. The best window is November 24–26, with an especially low tide on the afternoon of November 25.
Read More4 California King Tides Events
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The highest tides of the year return to the Bay Area this week. Now is your chance for a fun, interactive learning experience which will teach you about what King Tides are all about!
Read MoreHoliday Theater
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There are lots of great holiday shows and if you have young children you may want to see your options before buying theater tickets. Here are a list of great live entertainment over the holiday season.
Read MoreSan Francisco to Celebrate Golden State Valkyries with Championship Parade November 4
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Newly Crowned Champions Will March Along Embarcadero With WNBA Championship Trophy on November 4, Beginning at Noon; On the Heels of WNBA Title, San Francisco Will Host Next Year’s WNBA All-Star Game; Follows Safe and Successful Large Events like Fleet Week, Outside Lands, FIFA World Cup, and Super Bowl
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 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 MoreReview of Betrayal by Harold Pinter, performed by Marin Theater
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‘Betrayal’ certainly lived up to it’s name on multiple levels. London playwright, Harold Pinter, penned this play in 1978, and that’s exactly where it belongs, along with the garish suits and swirly carpets. Watching ‘Betrayal’ felt like cracking open an orange spined Penguin paperback only to find it hadn’t aged well, if, indeed, it ever had any merit at all.
Read MoreCoffee Hour | Time Management for High School Students
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Between schoolwork and extracurriculars, there’s barely any time left. So where do research and internships fit in—and are they worth adding?
Read MoreGreat Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party
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Immersive and uplifting Victorian adventure brings Charles Dickens’ London to life with live theatre, holiday shopping, and festive cheer for five weekends at the Historic Cow Palace, November 21–December 20, 2026
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