Holiday Light Spectacular - Additional Events

November 28th. The opening night kick-off event starts at 4 PM Friday, November 28 on the Fairgrounds and will feature music by the Marin Barbershop Chorus, glow-in-the-dark juggling, and a countdown to illumination. The first 100 visitors receive a glow necklace and more. 

Daily. Participate in Marin’s 175th anniversary by writing a “Letter to the Future." Community members can write a letter addressed to the future—to their descendants, the county itself, or residents 25, 50, or 100 years from now. The letters will be sealed and stored together in a time capsule for the next 175 years.

Daily. Drop off your non-perishable items in the SF-Marin Food Bank bins located inside of the Bartolini Gallery on the Marin Center Fairgrounds. Canned and dry goods will be accepted. View the list of accepted foods. Presented by Marin County Environmental Health Services.

Daily. Donate new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2-14 years in the bins located inside of the Bartolini Gallery on the Marin Center Fairgrounds. Presented by Marin County Sheriff.

Daily. Let your imagination sparkle and your creativity shine at the MCA Holiday Art Studio during the Inaugural Marin Holiday Light Spectacular! Enjoy a festive rotation of hands-on projects designed for all ages—and take home a little holiday magic of your own. Presented by the Marin Cultural Association.

November 29th, December 6th & 13th. Marin County Parks staff will be stationed with all the free supplies you need to create and decorate a nature-themed jar lantern to take home! Kids and Adults of all ages are encouraged to participate. Presented by Marin County Parks.

December 2nd. Whether homemade or storebought, come dressed in your ugliest and most dazzling holiday sweaters!

December 13th. Stop by to celebrate and learn about the rich history of Hanukkah with our friends from Congregation Rodef Sholom.

December 18th. Join printmaker and librarian Amanda Tomlin at the Civic Center Library to create your own winter holiday card. The press will be inked in silver so you can print glittery stars on either the inside or outside of your card. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of papers, different colors, textures, and weights to make a unique card. There will be pens, punches, and stamps for final finishes. All materials are provided. For adults and teens age 13 and up.

The workshop size is limited and Registration is Required. Presented by Marin County Free Library.