🗓️ May 9-10 Edition

🎉 Notables 🎉

A new yogurt drink spot is coming to downtown San Mateo, right across from Gao Viet!
The Gameshow Studio officially opens at Hillsdale Mall next month!
Head to the airline gate without a ticket to greet passengers! SFO’s new program requires pre-approval up to 30 days in advance (limited to 200 passes per day).
Brentwood’s U-Pick season has started! We try to get out there early for best pickings and before it gets too hot. This weekend looks to be mid-80s to low 90s.
Mother’s Day: To all the moms out there— I hope Klabbit has made your life a little easier! And to those celebrating moms, don’t forget to take some photos of her with the kids this weekend. Bonus if you print them out and pair with a quick note about why she’s the best!
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✅ Follow @helloklabbit on Instagram for last-minute activity finds and Klabbit community feedback on this weekend’s events via Instagram Stories! Last week featured a magical German celebration in the redwoods and tickets sold out in under 12 hours!

Saturday, May 9

Join The Trail Center and Hidden Villa volunteers to rebuild trail portions! Brushing and drainage work. No experience necessary—training and tools provided.

Work with Hidden Villa’s farm team growing organic produce! Planting, transplanting, weeding, harvesting, mulching, pruning.

Last-minute Mother's Day gifts from local artists and small businesses! Live music and hand-crafted coffee.

FREE compost, plant starts, and seeds while supplies last! Learn easy ways to reduce waste, get expert tips from master gardeners, and support local pollinators!

Hundreds of plants! California Natives, drought-tolerant varieties, vegetables, herbs, perennials, succulents, specialty plants. Master Gardeners on hand. Kids' craft activity, Garden Shed Boutique.

Learn all about flowers! Guided tours (10am, 10:30am, 11am), scavenger hunts, education stations (Mental Health Awareness Month & AAPI Heritage Month), craft stations (make a bouquet, write notes to mother figures), storytime, visit Elizabeth's house. Register for timed entry!

World Migratory Bird Day celebration! "Almost Mother's Day Concert" on the square outside, bird-themed crafts for Mom, "Birding in the Museum" scavenger hunt. Completely free!

Make Mom feel special! Handmade flower stamped card and thumbprint necklace gift. All supplies free!

Jewish Heritage Month puppet show! Explore traditions through a magical cookbook with stories, songs, holidays, Hebrew words, and family recipes!

Create crafts in community with others!

Free family photos (1 print per mother) and live jazz by Swingatto!

Energetic performance by 18-member Electric Squeezebox Orchestra! Bring blanket or low chair. Limited seating first come, first served.

Be the hero of your own story! Exercise creativity with D&D adventure. No experience needed—books and dice provided by Dungeon Master!

Traditional Japanese Taiko drumming by GenRyu Arts from SF Japantown! Learn kumi-daiko history, enjoy taiko songs with storytelling!

Before BTS visits Stanford! BANG BANG CON: THE LIVE screening (4pm), "Swim" dance workshop with K-Pop-Up (5pm), make fan bracelets while supplies last!

Live indie music celebration! Doors open (4:00pm), opening set (4:45-5:15pm), headliner Anthony Arya Band (5:30-7pm). Bring a blanket! Chairs, tables, light refreshments provided.

Rolling Stones tribute band at 6:30pm, drone show afterwards!

🗓️ 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 10

Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle! All makes and models welcome. Drop in for coffee and enjoy the cars!

Road Wolves car club, delicious pastries & croquetas from Social Café SF!

Create flower crown, design Victorian-style card, play croquet or bocce ball.

Guided walk discovering spring wildflowers and pollinators! Learn how bees, butterflies help flowers thrive. Parent participation required. Drop-in!

Experiential art in spring weather! Bring your own materials or use provided supplies. Drop-in program, stay as long as you like. All skill levels welcome!

Create stunning arrangements! Beginner-friendly with expert tips. Seasonal blooms, tea/coffee/mimosas, breakfast treats, deluxe vase + surprise gift bag for moms!

Create together with Pacific Art League! Learn accordion card techniques for sculptural book perfect for photos or messages. All materials provided. First come, first served!

Create bracelet and earrings from pine nuts! Learn how Ohlone people traditionally use this natural resource.

🗓️ 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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A note from the founder, Stacey:

Hi! 👋 I'm a local mom with young children and built Klabbit to lighten the mental load for busy families—it's the community resource I always wished existed.

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