🎉 Notables 🎉
With summer in full swing, Klabbit newsletters will be a bit more intermittent! Follow along on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest events.
Saturday–Sunday, June 13–14
🪴 Sei Boku Bonsai Kai 42nd Anniversary Bonsai Show (Day 2) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | San Mateo Garden Center, San Mateo | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Sunday features a live bonsai workshop led by artist Valerie Monroe from 1–3 PM. The workshop tree will be raffled after 3 PM. Door prizes, plant sales, and more all weekend!🚗 🌌 Life in Space Festival at the Exploratorium | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM both days | Exploratorium, Pier 15, San Francisco | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | Info
Celebrating the opening weekend of the brand-new Life in Space exhibition! Meet astronomers, discover sounds on other planets, peruse a space food menu, and find out what it takes to become an astronaut. A full weekend of space science exploration for all agesWorld Cup Watch Parties starting Friday, June 12!
⚽ Soccer on the Square — World Cup Watch Party | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Watch the World Cup live on the big LED screen at Courthouse Square. Check the link for match times and upcoming watch party dates all summer long.⚽ Soccer Social Pop-Up — Downtown San Mateo | Downtown San Mateo | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
A soccer-themed social pop-up in Downtown San Mateo to celebrate the World Cup. Check the link for exact location and timing details.⚽ San Carlos Fan Fest 2026 | San Carlos | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
San Carlos joins the World Cup celebration with its own Fan Fest! Check the link for full details on location and programming.
Saturday, June 13
🚗 🫧 BubbleFest at Chabot Space & Science Center | Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | Info
Bubble performances, hands-on experiments, dry ice bubbles, face painting, live music, and the thrill of being inside a giant bubble! Bubble experts showcase mind-blowing science — and did you know bubbles hold secrets about outer space?
🥞 CCFD Annual Pancake Breakfast | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Fire Station 34, 799 California Drive, Burlingame | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 $10/person | Info
Breakfast and fun in support of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation! Snap a photo on a CCFD engine and grab a t-shirt. A delicious way to support a great cause.
🔥 Redwood City Fire Department Open House | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Fire Station 9, 755 Marshall St, Redwood City | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
The 2nd Annual RCFD Open House! Live demos, games, food, and quality time with your local firefighters. A fun family outing for the little ones who love fire trucks.
🧩 Toy, Puzzle & Game Swap at Burlingame Library | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Burlingame Public Library, Burlingame | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Swap puzzles, games, and gently used toys with other families. A great way to refresh your collection without spending a dime!
🎵 Soul4Kidz Musical Show | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Atherton Library, Atherton | 🧒 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Soul4Kidz is a fun, interactive performance specializing in children's music with a soulful twist!
✈️ Biggest Little Airshow at Hiller Aviation Museum | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Museum Admission + event admission | Info
The Sukhoi West Demo Team headlines with incredible radio-controlled model aircraft demonstrations and displays. Tickets often sell out in advance — no tickets at the door.
🌈 San Mateo County Pride Celebration (14th Annual) | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | San Mateo Central Park, San Mateo | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Live entertainment, live DJ, resource and vendor booths, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. A sober, free, and welcoming event for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Free parking all day at Kiku Crossing Garage (400 East 5th Ave).
✂️ Kid Makers: Sun Catchers @ Schaberg Library | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Schaberg Branch Library, 2140 Euclid Avenue, Redwood City | 🧒 Ages 5–9 | 💵 Free | Info
Create sun catcher crafts in community with others. A fun, hands-on make-and-take for young kids!
🚗 🧚 Fairy Fun Fair at Fairyland | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fairyland, Oakland | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | Info
Fairyland transforms into a spectacle of circus magic, carnival amusement, and dreamy summer play. Be amused, be amazed, be enchanted — this is Fairyland's signature summer event!
🐛 Bug Power Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble | 1:00 PM | Barnes & Noble (check your local store) | 🧒 Ages 8–12 | 💵 Free | Info
Meet the Beetlelady — entomologist Stephanie A. Dole, PhD — and discover the superpowers of 20 real bugs and how they've inspired human inventions like armor, drones, and heatless lights!
🎨 Free Art Project at Magical Bridge Playground | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Magical Bridge Playground, 939 Valota Rd, Redwood City | 👨👩👧👦 All Abilities | 💵 Free | Info
Drop-in art projects in the Kindness Corner, first come first served. Child-minded projects welcoming all abilities. Weather permitting.
🎪 Unique Derique: Comedy, Juggling & Hambone Show | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Belmont Library, Belmont | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Celebrate Juneteenth with the legendary Unique Derique! A brief Hambone Body Percussion history lesson followed by a high-energy comedy juggling show with audience participation.
🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like open sewing time, free art projects, various story times, and much more.
Sunday, June 14
🚗 🎨 SFMOMA Free Family Day | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | SFMOMA, San Francisco | 👨👩👧👦 All Ages | 💵 Free (up to 2 adults with child 18 & under) | 📋 Tickets required (free) | Info
Free admission to SFMOMA for families! Activities include hands-on art making, block building, drawing with local artists, a scavenger hunt, and storytime with SFPL at 11 AM and 1 PM. Grab a giveaway kit at the welcome table while supplies last!
🔬 Mad Science: Movie Special Effects | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Foster City Library, Foster City | 🧒 Ages 6–18 | 💵 Free | Info
Kids will roar when they find out what a dinosaur sneeze and polymers have in common! Gravity feats, air pressure experiments, and learning the difference between science and magic.
🎨 ArtSEE Expression: Pocket Pals — Custom Clay Pet Rocks | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Mitchell Park Library, Palo Alto | 🧒 Ages 3–18 | 💵 Free | Info
A teen-led art project — paint "rocks" and bring them to life with googly eyes, feathers, and all the personality you can pack in! Leave with a handmade companion. Space and supplies are limited; arrive at the start of the program.
🌈 Rainbow Baby Rave | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Belmont Library, Belmont | 🧒 Ages 0–11 | 💵 Free | Info
Celebrate Pride with DJ Chico Chi for a low-volume baby rave! Ideal for babies, young children, and caregivers to share in the joy of rhythm, dance, and movement. Drop in anytime to boogie!
🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like LEGO robotics, coding club, Michael’s store crafts, storytimes, and more!
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