San Francisco Bay Area family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in San Mateo (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in San Mateo brings Summer Art Lab: Painted Cactus Rocks at Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
Weekend snapshot
4dated family events
1likely free options
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Family events in San Mateo this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
1 event
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CuriOdyssey
Hands-on science museum with native California animals.
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Saturday, August 15
2 events · 1 free
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CuriOdyssey
Hands-on science museum with native California animals.
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Summer Art Lab: Painted Cactus Rocks
Let’s paint one of California’s most resilient native plants: cacti!
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Sunday, August 16
1 event
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CuriOdyssey
Hands-on science museum with native California animals.
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Coming up in San Mateo
- CuriOdyssey — August 13 · CuriOdyssey
- Open Sewing — August 13 · Half Moon Bay
- Family Storytime — August 13 · Half Moon Bay