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Things to do with kids in San Mateo

Family-friendly things to do in San Mateo in 2026: 148 kid-friendly events plus 14 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Planespotting location SFOOutdoors · Free
  2. MavericksOutdoors · Free
  3. Seal Rock ViewpointOutdoors · Free
  4. CuriOdysseyCulture · $$
  5. Cinemark 12 Downtown San MateoCulture · $$
  6. Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas San MateoCulture · $$
  7. TopgolfWellness · $$
  8. Nazareth Ice OasisWellness · $
  9. Crunch FitnessWellness · $
  10. Fitness 19Wellness · $
  11. Books Inc.Shopping · 11.1 mi
  12. Atlas Skateboard StoreShopping · 15.3 mi
  13. B Street BooksShopping · 15.4 mi
  14. Capezio Dance Theatre ShopShopping · 15.4 mi
  15. CuriOdysseySunday, October 25, 2026 · CuriOdyssey
  16. Mandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Millbrae
  17. Playtime StorytimeSunday, October 25, 2026 · San Carlos
  18. Stories of Light: Celebrating DiwaliSunday, October 25, 2026 · North Fair Oaks
  19. Maker ExplorationSunday, October 25, 2026 · Foster City
  20. Monthly Gaming TournamentSunday, October 25, 2026 · Pacifica Sharp Park
  21. Boardtime!Sunday, October 25, 2026 · San Carlos
  22. Engineering HubSunday, October 25, 2026 · Half Moon Bay
  23. Full Moon Cacao + Drum Circle (at Tree of Life)Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Tree of Life Healing Center for the Soul
  24. Karaoke at McGovern’sSunday, October 25, 2026 · McGoverns
  25. Baby Bounce StorytimeMonday, October 26, 2026 · Half Moon Bay
  26. Move and Groove StorytimeMonday, October 26, 2026 · Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
  27. Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale BranchMonday, October 26, 2026 · Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
  28. Drop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale BranchMonday, October 26, 2026 · Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
  29. 3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale BranchMonday, October 26, 2026 · Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
  30. Monday Night at Rise: Family + Football Pizza SpecialMonday, October 26, 2026 · Rise Woodfire
  31. Breathwork + Sound Healing Circle (at Tree of Life)Monday, October 26, 2026 · Tree of Life Healing Center for the Soul
  32. Discount Tuesday (at Cinemark Century San Mateo 12)Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Cinemark Century San Mateo 12
  33. Baby StorytimeTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Oak Room
  34. Cross Stitch ClubTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area
  35. Bar Bingo Tuesdays at Blue Moon BarTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Blue Moon Bar
  36. Trivia Night at McGovern’sTuesday, October 27, 2026 · McGoverns
  37. CuriOdysseyWednesday, October 28, 2026 · CuriOdyssey
  38. Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years oldWednesday, October 28, 2026 · San Mateo Main

Family-friendly spots in San Mateo

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Upcoming family events in San Mateo

SunOct 25
  1. 10 AMCuriOdysseyCuriOdyssey · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on science museum with native California animals.
  2. 10:30 AMMandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会Millbrae · Library · Ages 3–13
  3. 10:30 AMPlaytime StorytimeSan Carlos · Library · Ages 3–13
  4. 11:30 AMStories of Light: Celebrating DiwaliNorth Fair Oaks · Library · Ages 3–12
  5. 12 PMMaker ExplorationFoster City · Library · Ages 5–12
  6. 12 PMMonthly Gaming TournamentPacifica Sharp Park · Library · Ages 3–13
  7. 1 PMBoardtime!San Carlos · Library · Ages 5–12
  8. 1 PMEngineering HubHalf Moon Bay · Library · Ages 5–12
  9. 7:30 PMFull Moon Cacao + Drum Circle (at Tree of Life)Tree of Life Healing Center for the Soul · Community · Ages 3–12 · $Align with the full moon at the Full Moon Cacao + Drum Circle in Downtown San Mateo!
  10. 9:30 PMKaraoke at McGovern’sMcGoverns · Community · Ages 3–12McGovern’s: Sing your heart out every Thursday and Sunday night at McGovern’s!
MonOct 26
  1. 10 AMBaby Bounce StorytimeHalf Moon Bay · Library · Ages 1–5
  2. 10:15 AMMove and Groove StorytimeOak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor · Library · Ages 1–12has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your…
  3. 10:30 AMToddler Storytime @ Hillsdale BranchHillsdale Library- Programming Space · Library · Ages 1–12*Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens!
  4. 1 PMDrop-In 3D Printing – Quick Prints @ Hillsdale BranchHillsdale Library- Programming Space · Library · Ages 5–12Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and…
  5. 3:30 PM3D Printing Appointments @ Hillsdale BranchHillsdale Library- Programming Space · Library · Ages 5–12 · $Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. In-person 1:1 appointments will be…
  6. 4 PMMonday Night at Rise: Family + Football Pizza SpecialRise Woodfire · Community · Ages 3–12Bring the family and catch the game during Monday Night at Rise!Free
  7. 6:30 PMBreathwork + Sound Healing Circle (at Tree of Life)Tree of Life Healing Center for the Soul · Community · Ages 3–12 · $Experience deep mental and somatic release at the Breathwork + Sound Healing Circle facilitated by Dr.
TueOct 27
  1. All dayDiscount Tuesday (at Cinemark Century San Mateo 12)Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 · Community · Ages 3–12 · $Cinemark: TUESDAY MOVIE DEALS FOR ALL MOVIE LOVERS EVERYONE SAVES! Find Cheap Movie Theaters Near You Discount Tuesday may not apply on or near holidays.
  2. 10:15 AMBaby StorytimeOak Room · Library · Ages 1–3Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed…
  3. 3:30 PMCross Stitch ClubBook Bubble, Main Library Children's Area · Library · Ages 5–12Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on!
  4. 6 PMBar Bingo Tuesdays at Blue Moon BarBlue Moon Bar · Community · Ages 3–12Get ready for Bar Bingo Tuesdays at Blue Moon Bar in Downtown San Mateo (215 S B Street)!Free
  5. 8 PMTrivia Night at McGovern’sMcGoverns · Community · Ages 3–12Join us for McGovern’s Trivia Night every Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Hosted by “Questionable Behavior with Misha,” come ready to play for prizes.
WedOct 28
  1. 10 AMCuriOdysseyCuriOdyssey · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on science museum with native California animals.
  2. 10:15 AMToddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years oldSan Mateo Main · Library · Ages 1–12Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am.