Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in San Rafael for 2026. Winter Wonderland celebrates its 45th year on Fourth Street on Saturday, December 5, now produced by the city itself, and families can make ornaments and wreaths together at the Community Center on Sunday, December 13. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in San Rafael
- 2 Christmas events for kids in San Rafael, 1 free
- Winter Wonderland: Saturday, December 5, 1 to 6 pm, Fourth Street downtown
- Holiday Magic Family Treasure Workshop: Sunday, December 13, 10 am to 1 pm
- Workshop is at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street
- Both run by San Rafael Library and Recreation
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Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 6 pm
- Where: Downtown San Rafael, Fourth Street between A Street and Lootens Place, Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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San Rafael’s longest-running holiday street party turns 45 this year, and for the anniversary the city’s own Library and Recreation team is producing it with the Downtown Business Improvement District.
Fourth Street fills with winter-themed activities, entertainment, hands-on booths from local groups and craft and food vendors, all free to wander for families of every age.
Parent tip: The event moved to an earlier 1 pm start this year, so younger kids can do the activity booths in daylight and still be home for dinner.
- Host
- City of San Rafael Library and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown San Rafael, Fourth Street between A Street and Lootens Place, Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (opens in maps)
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Family craft workshop
Holiday Magic Family Treasure Workshop
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
- Where: San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $60 per participant for residents, $66 for nonresidents, all materials and treats included
- Ages: Families; kids under 12 attend with a participating adult
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Families spend a morning at the San Rafael Community Center turning ribbons, beads, buttons, charms and recycled finds from a Holiday Treasure Bar into ornaments, mini wreaths and winter wish lanterns.
Holiday music, hot chocolate and nut-free treats keep the room cozy, no art experience is needed, and everyone goes home with handmade decorations and gifts.
Parent tip: Every attendee counts as a participant and registers separately, so sign up each child as well as the adult who comes with them.
- Host
- City of San Rafael Library and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each San Rafael Christmas event for kids happens
Make Winter Wonderland your big downtown afternoon on December 5, then book the family workshop for the following Sunday morning so kids can make the ornaments and gifts they will give at Christmas.
- Winter Wonderland: 45th AnniversarySan Rafael · Dec 5
- Holiday Magic Family Treasure WorkshopSan Rafael · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Richmond, San Francisco, Vallejo and Oakland. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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San Rafael Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in San Rafael this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in San Rafael for 2026: Winter Wonderland on Fourth Street and the Holiday Magic Family Treasure Workshop at the San Rafael Community Center.
When is Winter Wonderland in San Rafael in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1 to 6 pm on Fourth Street between A Street and Lootens Place in Downtown San Rafael. It is free and is the event’s 45th anniversary.
Who runs Winter Wonderland now?
For the 45th anniversary the City of San Rafael’s Library and Recreation team is producing Winter Wonderland, in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District.
How much is the Holiday Magic Family Treasure Workshop?
$60 per participant for San Rafael residents and $66 for nonresidents, with all materials, hot chocolate and treats included. Children under 12 must attend with a participating adult, and everyone registers separately.
Who do I contact about San Rafael holiday events?
San Rafael Library and Recreation at recreation@sanrafael.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked San Rafael on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.