Best Kid-Friendly Activities in San Rafael, CA

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in San Rafael, CA. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Mariela's Music Time

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

Starts in 3 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Elmhurst Branch Branch Library · 1427 88th Avenue, Oakland, CA

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San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market

San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market · 10 Avenue Of The Flags, San Rafael, CA

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Kids' Crochet Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Civic Center Library

Civic Center Library · 3501 Civic Center Dr, #427, San Rafael, CA

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Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Waiting Far Away

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery · 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA

Brewery in Fairfax, CA

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Pinole · 1470 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole, CA

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Pinole · 1470 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole, CA

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San Rafael Public Library

San Rafael Public Library · 1100 E St., San Rafael, CA

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Tales of the Maya Skies

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Lunaverse

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Marin County Law Library

Marin County Law Library · 20 N. San Pedro Rd. Ste. 2007, San Rafael, CA

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Earthfest

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Francisco Zoo · 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, San Francisco, CA

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Friends of the Hercules Library Spring Book Sale

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hercules Library · 109 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA

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Fairfax Community Farmers' Market

Fairfax Community Farmers' Market · 142 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA

Farmers Market in Fairfax, CA

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C360: The Home Galaxy

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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ElectroLaze: Laser Pop

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Marin County Civic Center

Marin County Civic Center · 3501 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA

Farmers Market in San Rafael, CA

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Phantom of the Universe

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

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The Village at Corte Madera

The Village at Corte Madera · 1618 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA

Theater in Corte Madera, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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San Anselmo Public Library

San Anselmo Public Library · 110 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo, CA

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Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Richmond Yacht Club · 351 Brickyard Cove Road Point Richmond,, Point Richmond, CA

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Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Northgate Pop-Up Library

Northgate Pop-Up Library · 5800 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA

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Clay Workshop for Adults

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Stoneware CLAY Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Mill Valley Farmers Market

Mill Valley Farmers Market · 759 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA

Farmers Market in Mill Valley, CA

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Valentine's Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

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Clay Workshop 12/19

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Summer Camp Now Enrolling

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Seder Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Wild Ride (Youth Session)

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

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Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

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Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Paint With The Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Light Up Your Holiday Event

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Best Kid-Friendly Activities in San Rafael, CA

Mariela's Music Time

Elmhurst Branch Lego Club

San Rafael - Marin Farmers' Market

Kids' Crochet Club

Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Civic Center Library

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Waiting Far Away

Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

San Rafael Public Library

Tales of the Maya Skies

Lunaverse

Marin County Law Library

Earthfest

Friends of the Hercules Library Spring Book Sale

Fairfax Community Farmers' Market

C360: The Home Galaxy

ElectroLaze: Laser Pop

Marin County Civic Center

Phantom of the Universe

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

The Village at Corte Madera

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

San Anselmo Public Library

Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Northgate Pop-Up Library

Clay Workshop for Adults

Stoneware CLAY Workshop

Mill Valley Farmers Market

Valentine's Date Night

Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

Clay Workshop 12/19

Summer Camp Now Enrolling

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Seder Plate Workshop

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Wild Ride (Youth Session)

Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

Paint With The Easter Bunny

Asian Branch Branch Library

Light Up Your Holiday Event

Stoneware Workshop 3/27

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