🗓️ June 20-21 Edition

🎉 Notables 🎉

🚗 🏖️ Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Robert Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Bring your shovels, buckets, and creative ideas to build a unique piece of art in the sand — or just come down to watch all the action! A fabulous free family beach event.

🚗 🌊 Low Tide Walk at Bean Hollow Tidepools | 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Bean Hollow North (Pebble Beach), Pescadero | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 $35/person | 📋 Registration Required | Info
Explore the vibrant tidepools of Bean Hollow during low tide with Marine Science Institute naturalists. A hands-on coastal adventure uncovering the incredible intertidal world — perfect for curious explorers of all ages!

🌱 Vegetable Gardening for Kids | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Gamble Garden, Palo Alto | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults with kids 12 & under | 💵 $20/adult, $20/child | 📋 Registration Required | Info

Learn the basics of growing zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes — from seed to harvest! Hands-on potting practice and a tour of the edible garden. Bring garden gloves if you have them; all other supplies provided.

🎵 Kids Rock! at Courthouse Square | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, hosts a high-energy, interactive music show for kids and families! Live music, dancing, and an inflatable playland make this one of the best free family events on the Peninsula.

Klabbit Note: This event is a lot of fun! Not much shade so make sure to pack a hat and sunblock!

🛍️ Barbie Truck at Hillsdale Shopping Center | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free to visit (merchandise for sale) | Info
The Barbie Truck rolls into Hillsdale! Browse and purchase exclusive Barbie merchandise at the North Block Plaza near Cinepolis and Flores.

🚗 🟣 Ube Festival 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Cow Palace, Daly City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission Required | Info
A full-day celebration of Filipino culture, food, and community! Top Filipino food vendors, the UBE-Bot Glambot, live DJs and artists, traditional cultural performances, local makers, and specialty beverages.

🧶 Makerspace Crafts Swap at Downtown Library | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Library, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Share gently-used craft supplies and take home new-to-you materials for your next project. Yarn, fabric, stickers, stamps, embroidery supplies, and more. Plus hands-on activities and mystery "Blind Date with a Craft" bags!

👩‍🔬 Women in Engineering Day Storytime | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo | 🧒 Kids & families | 💵 Free | Info
Real engineers lead read-aloud stories celebrating inspiring women in STEM, followed by a fun interactive game. Perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups!

🎭 Storytelling and Music with Kirk Waller | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Redwood Shores Branch Library, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Kirk Waller brings African and African American folktales, legends, and history alive with music, movement, singing, and the spoken word.

🫧 Sterling Bubbles at Downtown Library | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Library, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
A wondrous bubble experience featuring Sterling Johnson — prepare to be amazed by just how big a bubble can get!

🚗 🎉 7th Annual Juneteenth Community Festival | 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Hillview Park, Los Altos | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Hosted by Justice Vanguard — an afternoon of art, music, food, speeches, dancers, and vendors celebrating Juneteenth. A vibrant and joyful community event!

🎨 Summer Art Lab: Painting with Marbles! | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo | 🧒 Kids | 💵 Free | 📋 Registration Required | Info
Use rolling marbles and paint to create colorful, abstract designs! Part of the Summer Art Lab series. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy — this one's a fun, hands-on project!

📚 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Celebration Party | Burlingame 1:00 PM; Hillsdale 2:00 PM | Barnes & Noble, Burlingame ; Barnes & Noble, Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo | 🧒 Young readers | 💵 Free | Info
Crafts, games, prizes, giveaways, sweet treats, and a special storytime! Bring your Summer Reading Journal or grab one at the store. Call ahead to reserve your spot as space is limited.

🎨 Broadway Happy Hour at Redwood City Entertainment Zone | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Broadway Pedestrian Mall, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Giant games, live music, and unique experiences on the Broadway Pedestrian Mall. Alcohol allowed throughout the entertainment zone. Grab your friends, put on sunscreen, and get ready to groove on the street at Redwood City's newest Happy Hour series!

🎪 Puppet Art Theater: The Boy Who Cried Wolf | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Mitchell Park Children's Library, Palo Alto | 🧒 Ages 18 months–11 years | 💵 Free | Info
An updated retelling of the classic tale — a bored shepherd boy sets off the "Wolf Alert 3000" until a real wolf shows up! Will the audience help him escape? A fun interactive performance in the Secret Garden.

🔬 Save Nature: Squid Science Dissection | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Belmont Library, Belmont | 🧒 Ages 6+ | 💵 Free | 📋 Registration Required | Info
Learn about the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of the California market squid through a hands-on dissection — and discover the importance of ocean conservation along the way!

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like open sewing time, free art projects, various story times, and much more.

🚗 🛶 Father's Day Kayaking Tour | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Encinal Boat Ramp, Alameda | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ages 5+ | 💵 Tickets Required | Info
A relaxed Father's Day kayak tour in safe double sea kayaks — enjoy marine life, sea breeze, and scenic views. No experience necessary, all gear provided. Perfect for beginners!

🏎️ Cars & Cabernet Father's Day Edition at Auto Vino | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Auto Vino, 380 Industrial Road, San Carlos | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free Admission | Info
Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and other rare exotics on display while you relax in the Wine Garden. Lunch available for purchase — Neapolitan pizza, gourmet burgers, tri-tip, and fresh salmon from a 600-degree oak wood-fired oven. Dogs and strollers welcome, no tickets or RSVP required!

🤖 Kid Makers: LEGO Robotics League | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City | 🧒 Ages 8–13 (Grades 3–8) | 💵 Free | Info
Build and program robots using LEGO Spike Kits in individual and team challenges. No experience needed, all materials provided. Arrive by 12:45 PM — limited to 14 participants, first come first served.

💻 Kid Makers: Coding Club | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City | 🧒 Ages 4–100 | 💵 Free | Info
Learn to code in the Makerspace! All ages and experience levels welcome. Children under 10 need a parent present. No registration required.

🗓️ 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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