🗓️ October 3-9 Edition

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Want a trick for guilt-free boxed mac & cheese? Stir in cooked quinoa and chopped steamed broccoli when serving (I always keep the Costco frozen version on hand). The sauce helps the quinoa stick, and for another protein boost, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken or edamame!

On that note, we finally found a protein pasta the whole family enjoys. While it's best fresh, it also reheats well for leftovers. If the Costco version wasn't for you (IYKYK), definitely give this one a try!

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🏛️ San Mateo County History Museum - Free First Fridays | 11 am + 2 pm | San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | Free | Info

At 11 a.m., preschoolers can make a craft and hear a story. At 2 p.m., there will be a free general tour of the History Museum.

💎 Gem Painting for Kids | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Foster City Library | 👧 Ages 8+ (younger with adult) | Free | Info

Decorate mini keychains with colorful gems! All supplies provided.

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics Jr - Fall Series | 2:00-4:00 PM | Foster City Library | 👧 Ages 5-18 | Free | ✅ Registration Required | Info

Learn to thread, wind bobbins, and sew your own trick-or-treat tote! Perfect for beginners.

🎬 Movies in the Park: Shrek | 6:15-9:00 PM | Barrett Community Center, Belmont | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | Free | Info 

Movies begin at sundown. Come early to save your spot with blankets or camping chairs. Pre-movie games will be provided by Belmont's Mobile Recreation.

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like various storytimes (Chinese, baby sign, or one at a beloved local bookstore to name a few), chess club, 3D printing, and much more!

🎃 Home Depot Kids Workshop: Haunted Candy Box | 9:00 AM | Home Depot | 👧 Ages 5-12 | Free | Info

Build a spooky candy box with free supplies and guided instruction!

Klabbit Note: It’s a popular event so arrive early and be prepared for some chaos. It can get messy with painting and gluing!

🧵 Drop-in Sewing Machine Basics | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Foster City Library | 👧 Ages 7+ (younger with caregiver) | Free | Info

Learn to use a Baby Lock sewing machine—threading, bobbins, and stitches for beginners!

🔬 Science Fun Fest | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Sandpiper Community Center | 👶 Ages 2-5 with adult | 💰 $10 | ✅ Presale Only | Info

Erupt volcanoes, dig for dino bones, make magnetic magic and rainbow potions! Prepare to get messy.

🇵🇭 Filipino Bilingual Family Storytime | 10:30-11:00 AM | Burlingame Library | 👶 All ages | Free | Info

Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with stories and songs in English and Tagalog!

💃 Celebrate Navratri | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | San Carlos Library | 👶 Ages 0-11 | Free | Info

Bilingual storytime plus learn garba and dandiya raas traditional dances!

⭐️ 🚢 PortFest 2025 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM | Redwood City Port | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Free | Info

Boat tours, free sailing, kayak rentals, live music, touch-a-truck, face painting, story time, and more!

Klabbit Note: In the past, earlier time slots for the 45-min harbor tour have sold out, so I recommend booking ahead of time ($6/person, ages 5+, close-toed shoes required).

🎵 Malinky Music & Movement | 11:00-11:30 AM | Redwood Shores Branch Library | 👶 Ages 0-5 with caregivers | Free | Info

Interactive music and movement class using the renowned PLAY curriculum! 30 minutes of fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

💃 Peruvian Dances with Asociación Cultural Kanchis | 11:00-11:45 AM | Downtown RWC Library | 👶 All ages | Free | Info

Authentic folk dances, live traditional music, and colorful costumes! Win Peruvian surprises and get free children's books while supplies last.

🥮 Mooncake Sticker Making Workshop | 2:00-3:00 PM | Belmont Library | 👧 Ages 6+ | Free | ✅ Registration Required | Info

Illustrate, color, and cut your own mid-autumn festival stickers with local designer Jane Li!

🍂 Kid Makers: Fall Crafts | 2:00-3:00 PM | Downtown RWC Library Makerspace | 👧 Ages 5-9 | Free | Info

Create fun fall-themed crafts in the library makerspace!

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

⭐️ 🎨 SF Asian Art Museum Free Admission | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 🚗 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages | Free | Info

Meet Harry Shum Jr for a free book reading & dance tutorial! First 200 families receive his children’s book. All day free admission to the museum and also check out drop-in art activities, family storytelling tours (including for ages 3-6), and more!

🧮 JRMF Math Festival | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto | 👶 All ages | Free | Info

If you missed last week’s JRMF event, here’s another chance! Explore hands-on math puzzles and games.

🎵 Magical Music & Motion: Drini & the Bad Kats | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Magical Bridge Playground, Redwood City | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | Free | Info

Dance to live R&B Soul, Blues, and Swampy Funk from a local Bay Area band!

🎃 Michaels Craft event: Pumpkin Fest | 2:00-4:00 PM | Michaels San Mateo, Michaels Redwood City | 👶 All ages | 💰 Craft pumpkin purchase required | Info

Decorate your purchased craft pumpkin with free supplies provided in-store!

✏️ Story Writing Workshop for Kids | 2:30 PM | 🚗 Linden Tree Books, Los Altos | 👧 Ages 7-11 | Free | ✅ RSVP Required | Info

Story games, character tips, and writing coaches help spark creativity! Email [email protected] to reserve.

✏️ Story Writing Workshop for Teens | 3:30 PM | 🚗 Linden Tree Books, Los Altos | 👦 Ages 12-18 | Free | ✅ RSVP Required | Info

Brainstorm unique plots and characters with feedback from writing coaches! Email [email protected] to reserve.

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like LEGO robotics, coding club, Michael’s store crafts, storytimes, and more!

Share with your kid’s classroom Whatsapp group to see classmates at an event!

👶 New Parent Meet-Up | 10:30-11:30 AM | Foster City Library | 👶 Parents with babies under 1 year | Free | Info

Connect with other new parents while babies play! First Monday monthly meetup.

🌺 Create Your Own Flower Crown | 3:00-5:00 PM | San Carlos Library | 👧 Ages 8+ | Free | Info

Frida Kahlo-inspired crowns for Latinx Heritage Month! Drop in anytime, supplies first-come.

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics: Hemming | 6:00-7:30 PM | Foster City Library | 👦 Ages 12+ | Free | Info

Learn professional hemming techniques on Baby Lock machines! Drop-in, space limited.

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, including various storytimes and more!

🇯🇵 Japanese Storytime (ぽぽんた お話会) | 11:00-11:30 AM | Millbrae Library | 👶 Ages 0-5 | Free | Info

Stories, hand games, puppets, and picture books in Japanese! First Tuesday monthly.

🪔 Diwali: Stories of Light and Tradition | 4:00-4:45 PM | Millbrae Library | 👶 All ages | Free | Info

Interactive dance performance with Indian mythology storytelling! Learn hand gestures and footwork.

🗓️ Want more options? Find 15+ more recurring Tue events here, including lego robotics, Spanish conversation club, teen video game nights, and more!

🤟 Sign Language Storytime with Teacher Bill | 10:30-11:15 AM | Burlingame Library | 👶 Infants & toddlers | Free | Info

Learn to communicate with your baby through signs, songs, and stories!

🕯️ Día de Muertos: Mini Ofrenda “Altar” Workshop | 3:30-5:00 PM | Millbrae Library | 👧 Ages 6+ | Free | ✅ Registration Required | Info

Build your own Day of the Dead altar with artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo! Bring small decorative items or photos.

💻 Intro to Arduino | 6:30-7:30 PM | Belmont Library | 👦 Ages 12+ | Free | ✅ Registration Required | Info

Learn programmable circuits using Tinkercad! Perfect for beginners.

🗓️ Want more options? Find the full list of recurring events here, like a gaming hangout for teams, makers events, storytimes, and more!

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics: Hemming | 1:30-3:00 PM | Foster City Library | 👦 Ages 12+ | Free | Info

Master clean, polished hems on Baby Lock machines! Drop-in, space limited.

✨ Whimsy Workshop: Wands & Potions | 3:30-4:30 PM | San Carlos Library | 👧 Ages 6+ | Free | Info

Be a wizard or witch! Make magic wands and mix emotion potions. First-come supplies.

📚 Book Club Fun for Grades 2 & 3 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Burlingame Library | 👧 Grades 2-3 | Free | ✅ Registration Required | Info

Discuss "The Fenway Foul-Up" and make baseball friendship bracelets!

🇷🇺 Russian Speakers Family Gathering | 6:00-7:30 PM | Foster City Library | 👶 All ages | Free | Info

Connect with Russian-speaking families! Second Thursday monthly with activities and resources.

🗓️ Want more options? See the full list of recurring events here—from multilingual storytimes and art sessions with all supplies provided, to teen movie nights and more!

🚂 Thomas & Percy's Halloween Party | Sat, Oct 18 at 11:00 AM | Roaring Camp, Felton (near Santa Cruz) | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | 💰 $30/person + $10 parking (Under 1 free) | ✅ Tickets Required (book Car 1) | Info

Join fellow Klabbit families for a Thomas train ride and adventure! Purchase tickets for 10/18 at 11 AM, Car 1 (first car behind Thomas) so we can all sit together. Includes all Thomas Land activities, free pumpkin, crafts, and photo ops.

Planning on coming? Let me know at [email protected]!

🎁 GIVEAWAY: Win 2 Free Tickets! Enter the drawing here. Winner will be randomly selected from the first 50 entries and notified by Mon 10/6 at 12 PM with 24 hours to claim. Tickets are ONLY valid for 10/18 at 11:00 AM. Not sponsored—just my way of thanking you for being a subscriber!

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