🗓️ May 30-31 Edition

🎉 Notables 🎉

🎵 Music on the Square — Santana Tribute | Fri May 29; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
CARNAVAL! faithfully recreates the drive and sound of Santana's music. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, grab some food, and enjoy the show!
For the adults 🧘 Free Mat Pilates Class @ Lululemon Hillsdale Mall | Sun May 31; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo | 🧑 All levels | 💵 Free | 📋 Reservation required | Info
Outdoor mat Pilates on the grass with MNTSTUDIO. All levels welcome — bring your mat, sunglasses, and a cozy layer.
🚗 🌌 Cosmic Camp-In: Space Rocks (Overnight) | 5:15 PM May 30 – 8:30 AM May 31 | Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland | 🧒 Ages 6–17 | 💵 $110 ($90 evening-only Moonlight Mission) | Info
Spend the night under the stars! Make dry-ice comets, do a themed scavenger hunt, watch a live Zeiss Planetarium show, telescope viewing, catered hot dinner, and continental breakfast.
Friday–Sunday, May 29–31
🚗 🤠 St. Pius Festival — "Home on the Ranch" | St. Pius Church, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Admission (varies by activity) | Info
Celebrating 75 years of community! Live music, carnival rides, games, face painting, spin art, BBQ, tacos, pasta dinner (Saturday eve), a craft beer garden, and more.
🎬 Movies on the Square starts next Thu, Jun 4! | Kids film 6:00 PM / Feature 8:30 PM | Courthouse Square, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free | Info
Every Thursday, Courthouse Square will transform into a free open-air cinema with double features. Opening night: The Bad Guys 2 (PG) at 6:00 PM and Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13) at 8:30 PM. Bring a blanket and grab food from nearby restaurants!
Limited seats available so am sharing about it in advance! 🔬 Save Nature: Squid Science Dissection | Sun, Jun 20; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Belmont Library, Belmont | 🧒 Ages 6–18 | 💵 Free | 📋 Registration Required (limited to 25) | Info
Learn about the anatomy, habitat, and behavior of the California market squid through a hands-on dissection.
🌸 Filoli — Kids Go Free | Daytime hours | Filoli, Woodside | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | 💵 Free for ages 0–14 with full-price adult ticket | 📋 Advance reservation required | Info
Children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket starting May 30. Fun (free!) kids performances include Miss Jasmine Tea and Her Enchanted Teapot and Captain Achoo's Big Pirate Adventure.
🗓️ And in case you missed it, did you know many San Mateo elementary schools open their playgrounds and fields to the public on weekends + expanded summer hours once school is out!

Saturday, May 30

Explore a black-crowned night heron and egret rookery on the Google Campus, then walk Charleston Road Marsh spotting songbirds, flycatchers, and waterfowl. Loaner binoculars available, beginner friendly, 1 mile paved/dirt trail.

A guided family canoe through the Bair Island wetlands — spot local birds and plants, enjoy a picnic lunch from your canoe, and help with a brief creek cleanup. All equipment provided, no experience needed.

This week's topic: Creating Gameplay Loops. Join every Saturday to gain tools for becoming a digital creator and game maker.

60+ feet of realistic cave tunnels, a 12-foot vertical caving tower, cave rescue practice, STEM lessons with working cave rescue phones, and bat biology games. Best for ages 5+; ages 3–4 may explore with an adult.

Sit in the cockpits of aircraft including a Fokker Dr.1 Red Baron, Boeing 737 & 747, Bell 47D, and more. A rare chance to get a pilot's-eye view of the museum's full collection.

Baby Crawling Race, Land Dragon Boat Race, Traditional Chinese Glove Puppetry, Shadow Puppet Theater, Improv Theater workshop, Egg Balancing Challenge, Sugar Painting, Face Painting, and a Family-Friendly Market. Presented by the Joy Culture Foundation.

Free play, age-appropriate soccer activities, fall season registration help, board member meet & greet, and a taco truck and ice cream vendor. Parent/guardian must be present at all times.

A charming puppet show for Jewish Heritage Month! Puppet friends explore meaningful holidays, Hebrew words, and the delicious secrets behind Jewish family recipes.

Readings, panels, discussions, and interactive fun featuring the most exciting names in young people's literature. Saturday's program is at Berkeley Public Library; Sunday's programming moves to two dedicated stages in MLK Jr. Civic Center Park.

Live bluegrass, folk-rock, and country rock from The Stragglyrs, cold local brews on tap, food trucks, cornhole, and an inflatable British-style pub. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Plus, it shares a space with the Magical Bridges Playground!

Local brands, a vintage corner, live DJ, and good vibes take over B Street. Whether you're shopping, exploring, or just soaking up the sun — something here for everyone.

Drop-in art projects in the Kindness Corner, first come first served. Child-minded projects welcoming all abilities. Weather permitting.

A family gratitude workshop designed to build stronger connections through kind words, meaningful conversations, and reflection.

Motown, R&B, Soul, and Pop by the waterfront.

🗓️ 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, May 31

The CaveSim experience — 60+ feet of tunnels, a caving tower, cave rescue practice, and bat biology games. Best for ages 5+; ages 3–4 may explore with an adult.

Honor Gunner, CuriOdyssey's beloved river otter, who brought 17 years of joy. Take home a free Gunner sticker, add your memory to his memorial wall, and browse photos and videos celebrating his life.

Pick apart an owl pellet and discover what owls eat! In preparation for the Bird and Butterfly Festival, learn about the types of owls found at Coyote Hills.

Learn airplane parts, help build a full-size Penguin airplane, then assemble your own balsa wood glider and launch it in the museum courtyard. Each child takes their glider home!

An alternative craft fair celebrating local makers, food, music, and hands-on DIY crafts at select booths. Family and pet friendly — a fun way to discover unique handmade goods and the people behind them.

ChiPiliNa, a vibrant Spanglish-speaking clown, brings bilingual songs, storytelling, dancing, puppets, and silliness to the playground. A joyful experience where every kid feels included and inspired!

🗓️ 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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