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10:30–11 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Stories, music and fire-safety learning with guests from the Redwood City–San Carlos Fire Department. This replaces the usual bilingual storytime.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Songs, movement and stories for toddlers, followed by open-ended play with other children and caregivers.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Bilingual songs, rhythms and instruments for young children. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Pkwy
Age-appropriate books and lively songs for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults must attend with a child.
11:30 a.m.–noon
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Pkwy
Interactive early literacy with books and songs. Adults must attend with a child.
4–6 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd · Makerspace
Drop in to sketch, draw or collage. Art supplies are provided.
7–7:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Come in pajamas for bilingual stories and songs. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Rhymes, lap bounces, songs and a story from 10:30–11 a.m., followed by a half-hour baby playdate and grown-up conversation. Drop in for either part or the whole hour; capacity limits may apply.
11–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
Stories and music outside the bookstore, moving into the event space in bad weather. Grown-ups must sit with children; bring a blanket or low chair. A substitute may lead some sessions.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Makerspace, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Make a guided craft together in the Makerspace; no experience is needed. Registration is required and closes October 9 at 1:30 p.m. Checked October 8: 6 seats remained and the signup form opened.
4–10 p.m.
San Carlos
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. · 935 Washington St
Food trucks and live music by Tom Jackman from 6–8:30 p.m. Children must stay with their adults; tables are first come, first served. Food and drinks cost extra.
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Redwood City
Kiwanis Farmers Market · 500 Arguello St
Visit the library booth for a free book while supplies last. The market opens at 8 a.m.; the library booth begins at 9 a.m.
9:30 a.m. · end time not posted
San Mateo
Pinstripes · 36 Hillsdale Mall
Series booking page: Sold out · checked Oct 8
Pumpkin decorating at the San Mateo Kids Club. The series booking page says sold out; check with Pinstripes about this date. All guests ages 3 and up need a ticket. Complimentary kids’ brunch is offered; reserve brunch separately.
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
San Carlos
Downtown Laurel Street & San Carlos Avenue
Head for the Family Fun Zone's hands-on children's activities, then browse art and pick up lunch. This city-run fall tradition has a family side beyond the wine booths. Expect busy downtown streets; check the official page for activity charges and the final entertainment schedule.
10:30–11 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room, 610 Elm St
Hindi and English stories, songs and play for children and their families. The organizer welcomes children of all ages; the program is tagged for preschoolers. No registration listed.
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Spanish and English music and movement for young children and their families. This special event replaces regular Saturday Family Storytime. No registration listed.
11 a.m.–noon
Redwood City
Schaberg Branch Library · 2140 Euclid Ave
Hands-on crafts and making for children ages 5–9 at Schaberg.
11–11:45 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library Plaza · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Family-friendly live lucha libre wrestling and storytelling for Hispanic Heritage Month. Outdoors in the library plaza.
11 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · by the service desk, 610 Elm St
Drop in for literacy games and one-to-one reading practice with library interns. Open to kindergarten through third grade; check out books to practice at home.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Paint inspirational rocks for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Northern California International Dyslexia Association board members will be available for questions. No advance registration is listed.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
San Carlos
Grown-ups onlySan Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Explore six hands-on learning stations and a discussion to better understand language-based learning differences. Register ahead: the booking panel says registration is required, while the description says it is encouraged. Checked October 8: 9 seats remained and the registration form opened.
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Magical Bridge Playground · 939 Valota Rd
Weather permitting. Child-minded art projects in the Kindness Corner, to the right of the main entrance; first come, first served. All abilities welcome.
2–3 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library Makerspace · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Build creative chain-reaction machines with teen STEAM educators from Design Tech High School. For ages 5–9.
2–4 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library Makerspace · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
No registration required. Space and equipment are available on a first-come basis.
6 p.m. picnic · movie after sunset
Half Moon Bay
John L. Carter Memorial Park · 10 Stone Pine Rd
Bring a blanket and dinner for a family comedy about giant pumpkin growing. Activities begin at 6 p.m.; the film begins after sunset, with no exact screening/end time posted. Food purchases are optional; admission fee and registration are not listed.
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
San Carlos
Downtown Laurel Street & San Carlos Avenue
Head for the Family Fun Zone's hands-on children's activities, then browse art and pick up lunch. This city-run fall tradition has a family side beyond the wine booths. Expect busy downtown streets; check the official page for activity charges and the final entertainment schedule.
11–11:45 a.m.
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
Celebrate with storytime, themed games, a dress-up contest, crafts and an in-store scavenger hunt. Café treats are also advertised; pricing and registration requirements are not posted.
11 a.m.–noon
Redwood City
Magical Bridge Playground · 939 Valota Rd
Watch simple balloon animals become larger sculptures in this Magical Music and Motion program with Magic Bubbles and Balloons. The city lists no admission price or advance registration.
11 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Help assemble a full-size Penguin airplane, then make and fly a balsa glider to take home. October 11 admission selectors were visible on October 3; general admission does not establish exact activity capacity.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library Makerspace · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Build and program LEGO Spike robots in individual and team challenges. For the first 14 children on a first-come basis; arrive by 12:45 p.m. No experience is needed and materials are provided. Capacity is limited; advance space is not guaranteed.
2–3 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · Makerspace, 1044 Middlefield Rd
Explore coding with playful activities and provided materials. The library welcomes ages 4–100. Children under 10 need an adult with them; for older children, a parent must remain in the building. No registration is necessary.
7 a.m.–2 p.m. · weighing around 7–11 a.m.
Half Moon Bay
IDES Grounds · 735 Main St
Watch giant pumpkins being weighed. The organizer welcomes spectators and expects weighing to finish around 11 a.m., followed by awards. The online registration link is for competing growers and their limited party, not a family spectator reservation; spectator admission details are not posted.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Spanish stories, songs and rhymes for children of all ages and their families, with play and social time afterward. All Spanish-language levels are welcome. Adults must be accompanied by a child. No registration is listed.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Share songs, rhymes, lap bounces and books, followed by play and social time for babies and caregivers.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Interactive books and songs for babies and their caregivers. Adults must attend with a child.
3–5:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · Community Room, 399 Marine Pkwy
Drop in to sketch and draw with charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or pastels. Supplies are provided.
3:30–5 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Decorate a calavera and learn about Día de los Muertos through a short visual presentation. No registration; available while supplies last. The library lists this program for children ages 6–11 and teens ages 12–18.
3:30–5 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd · Makerspace
Drop in for creative projects with supplies provided.
3:30–5 p.m.
Redwood City
Schaberg Branch Library · 2140 Euclid Ave
Second meeting of the October 6, 13, 20 and 27 series. Build and program LEGO robots; materials provided. Apply for the whole series; registration does not guarantee selection. The signup page showed 5 seats on October 3. This does not establish drop-in or late-join availability. Organizer pages give different notification dates, both already past.
4–5 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room, 610 Elm St
Read Halloween Fun together and make a related craft. Children can read independently or enjoy the book with a grown-up.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Makerspace, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Drop in to collage a page for Belmont’s centennial scrapbook. Bring photos or clippings; crafting supplies are provided, limited to one page per person or family. Avoid personal identifying information in contributions.
6:30–7 p.m.
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Pkwy
Wear pajamas for an evening of stories and songs. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Schaberg Branch Library · 2140 Euclid Ave
Books and lively songs for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Meet therapy dog I.V. Mateo and the Emergency Medical Services team for a storytime visit. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Spanish and English stories, songs and music, followed by play with caregivers. Capacity limits may apply.
11:30 a.m.–noon
Redwood City
Schaberg Branch Library · 2140 Euclid Ave
Books, songs and interactive early literacy for babies and toddlers. Adults must attend with a child.
2–3:30 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Decorate a calavera and learn about Día de los Muertos. This activity is part of Level Up Lounge; no registration, with supplies for the first 40 participants.
3:30–5 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · Makerspace, 1044 Middlefield Rd
Drop in to craft, sew or work on a design project with other tweens. Library staff can help with tools and ideas.
4:30–5 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room, 610 Elm St
San Carlos Children’s Theater presents a family-friendly mystery teaser, interactive storytelling and hands-on activities. The Starlight Players also sing and dance. The library describes this as a not-so-scary introduction to theater; no registration is listed.
5–6 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · by the service desk, 610 Elm St
Drop in for literacy games and one-to-one reading practice with library interns. Open to kindergarten through third grade; check out books to practice at home.
5–9 p.m. · live music 6–9 p.m.
Foster City
Leo J. Ryan Park · 650 Shell Blvd
Dinner from rotating food trucks and live music on the lawn by the lagoon. No tickets or reservations are needed. The organizer’s dated schedule confirms this evening; check its weekly lineup for changes.
6–7:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd · Makerspace
Drop in to explore sewing machines, Cricut and 3D printing. The library lists this session for all ages; 3D printer use has a 60-minute limit.
10:30–11 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room · 610 Elm St
Stories, songs and playful participation in Spanish and English. The library lists ages 0–5 and welcomes children of all ages. Adults attend with a child.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Toddler songs, movement and stories, followed by open-ended play with other children and caregivers.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Explore songs in English and Spanish, world music and rhythm instruments. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11 a.m.
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Pkwy
Books, songs and community time for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults must attend with a child.
11:30 a.m.–noon
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Pkwy
Interactive early-literacy stories and songs for babies. Adults must attend with a child.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room · 610 Elm St
Drop in after school to turn ordinary cereal or snack boxes into miniature haunted houses. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
4–6 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · Makerspace · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Drop in for drawing, sketching and paper collage. Charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, pastels and other supplies are provided.
5–6 p.m.
Redwood City
Online via Zoom · access sent after registration
Spanish-language reading discussions, games and crafts, with free books to keep. This is the first meeting of the organizer’s October 15–November 5 Thursday series. Register for book pickup and Zoom access details. Checked October 5: the linked registration page shows 7 seats available; availability can change.
7–7:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · 1044 Middlefield Rd
An evening of bilingual stories and songs; cozy pajamas are encouraged. Adults must attend with a child.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Rhymes, lap bounces, songs and a story from 10:30–11 a.m., followed by a half-hour baby playdate and grown-up conversation. Drop in for either part or the whole hour; capacity limits may apply.
11–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
Stories and music outside the bookstore, moving into the event space in bad weather. Grown-ups must sit with children; bring a blanket or low chair. A substitute may lead some sessions.
4–10 p.m.
San Carlos
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. · 935 Washington St
Food trucks and live music from 6–8:30 p.m. Children must stay with their adults; tables are first come, first served. No scooters, bikes or sports equipment onsite. Food and drinks cost extra.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Half Moon Bay
Historic Main Street
Runs Oct 17–18 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days
The Coastside’s signature fall weekend has giant pumpkins, a parade, costume contest, carving, music and plenty for children to look at. It gets extremely busy—arrive early, expect traffic and consider SamTrans.
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · Makerspace, 1044 Middlefield Rd
Make a Halloween canvas tote with seasonal designs and heat-transfer vinyl.
10:30 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room, 610 Elm St
Bilingual Hindi–English storytime followed by Garba clapping dances and Dandiya stick dances. Capacity limits may apply.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Taube Room, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Stories, songs and open-ended play for young children and their caregivers.
11 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · by the Service Desk, 610 Elm St
Drop in for literacy games and one-on-one reading practice.
11 a.m. · end time not posted
Redwood City
Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Parkway
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Filipino dance and music. The organizer’s ages 12+ description refers to performers, not an audience age restriction.
1:30–3:30 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Meeting Room A, 610 Elm St
Learn the card game, build a deck and keep it. Supplies provided by MagiKids; capacity is 12 children. Checked October 7: 8 seats remained and the registration form opened. Availability can change.
1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. · 30 minutes each
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
A guided trip through the stars inside an inflatable planetarium. Buy session tickets at the museum Gift Shop on the day; capacity is limited. Guests crawl through a short dark tunnel and remain seated for the show. The museum does not recommend it for children age 2 and under.
2–4 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Maker Space, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Explore tools and materials in the library Maker Space. Drop in; no registration is required. Equipment and workspace are first come, first served as space permits.
4–7 p.m.
Redwood City
The Armory · 939 Valota Rd
Free roller skating, a live DJ, giveaways and community resource booths. Wear orange to show support. A skating waiver is required; parents or guardians complete it for minors. A snack shack is on site; prices are not posted.
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
San Carlos
Laurel Street & Cherry Street · 600 Laurel St
A flexible Sunday stop for produce and breakfast downtown. Checked October 8: the organizer’s current Sunday schedule and 2026 closure list support October 18. San Carlos closes October 11 for the Art & Wine Faire; the October 18 closure notice is for Campbell, not San Carlos.
10:30–11 a.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Children’s Room, 610 Elm St
Stories, songs, movement and play for preschool children. Adults attend with their child.
11 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Explore coding, logic and problem-solving with VEX 123 robots. Included with museum admission; members are free. Date-specific capacity is not posted on the event page.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library Makerspace · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Build and program LEGO Spike robots in individual and team challenges. For the first 14 children on a first-come basis; arrive by 12:45 p.m. No experience is needed and materials are provided. Capacity is limited; advance space is not guaranteed.
1–2 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · Front Desk, 610 Elm St
Drop in to play games, try 3D-printed creations and make crafts. The library welcomes all ages, including preschoolers.
1–4 p.m.
San Carlos
San Carlos Library · 2nd Floor Community Room, 610 Elm St
Browse books, CDs and DVDs to support the library. Most items cost 25¢–$2, with special pricing for rare items.
2–4 p.m.
Belmont
Belmont Library · Maker Space, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Explore tools and materials in the library Maker Space. Drop in; no registration is required. Equipment and workspace are first come, first served as space permits.
2–3 p.m.
Redwood City
Downtown Library · Makerspace, 1044 Middlefield Rd
Explore coding with playful activities and provided materials. The library welcomes ages 4–100. Children under 10 need an adult with them; for older children, a parent must remain in the building. No registration is necessary.
11 a.m. · end time not posted
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
A calm storytime for newborns and their grown-ups, outdoors if weather permits. No older siblings at this session. Bring a blanket and baby supplies; strollers stay outside the event space. Book purchases or donations are appreciated, not required.
6–7:30 p.m.
San Carlos
SCBPC event Grown-ups onlyHapa’s Brewing Company · 722 Laurel St
A low-key evening to catch up with other local dads. This is a parents-only SCBPC social, not a children's outing. RSVP in Heartbeat so the group can find each other.
11–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
Stories and music outside the bookstore, moving into the event space in bad weather. Grown-ups must sit with children; bring a blanket or low chair. A substitute may lead some sessions.
5–8 p.m.
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Exclusive to Hiller Aviation Museum members. Mini pumpkin painting, fall treats, music, a costume contest and after-hours Haunted Hangar access. Wear a costume; no separate RSVP is listed.
10 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Paint a plane and try Halloween crafts, wind-tunnel fun and ghost-icopters. Activities are included with museum admission; some outdoor activities depend on weather. Members are free. Listed online admission includes the displayed $1 fee per paid ticket.
1:30 p.m. parade · festival after 3:30 p.m. · drone show at 7:30 p.m.
Belmont
Twin Pines Park · parade begins at Chula Vista Dr & Alameda de las Pulgas
Celebrate Belmont’s centennial with a car parade at 1:30 p.m., a car show at Sixth Avenue and Ralston, and a 3:30 p.m. time-capsule ceremony in front of the Twin Pines Senior Center/Parks and Recreation Office. The park festival follows with live music, food trucks and games. The drone show starts at 7:30 p.m.; event end time is not posted.
10 a.m.–noon
Portola Valley
SCBPC eventWebb Ranch · 2718 Alpine Road
Meet other club families for pumpkins, hayrides and the cornfield trail. Reserve the free October 25, 10 a.m. arrival slot for your vehicle, then RSVP on Heartbeat for the meeting spot. Pay for activity passes onsite; a matching adult pass is required with a child pass. Children 24 months and under are free. Animal and pony activities require the Full pass ($15.95 adult / $39.95 child); pumpkins and food cost extra.
10 a.m.–noon
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Paint a plane and try Halloween crafts, wind-tunnel fun and ghost-icopters. Activities are included with museum admission; some outdoor activities depend on weather. Members are free. Listed online admission includes the displayed $1 fee per paid ticket.
10:30 a.m. · end time not listed
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · 265 State St
Picture-book storytime featuring The Discovery of K-Pop. Admission and signup details are not listed.
5–7 p.m.
Belmont
Twin Pines Park · haunted house in the Manor
Free all-ages trunk-or-treat with a haunted house in the Manor, live music and food trucks. Costumes encouraged; food purchases cost extra. The linked vehicle registration is for volunteers hosting decorated trunks, not admission for visiting families.
5–7 p.m.
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum grounds · 601 Skyway Rd
Trick-or-treat among decorated cars and aircraft at this free outdoor Halloween gathering. Costumes welcome. The separate Haunted Hangar event requires paid admission and is not included.
11–11:30 a.m.
San Carlos
The Reading Bug · 785 Laurel St
Stories and music outside the bookstore, moving into the event space in bad weather. Grown-ups must sit with children; bring a blanket or low chair. A substitute may lead some sessions.
4–5:30 p.m.
San Carlos
Downtown Laurel Street · San Carlos Ave to Arroyo Ave
Put on a costume for the city's downtown trick-or-treat walk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The city has not posted an admission price or registration requirement.
10 a.m.–noon · pumpkin drop at noon
San Carlos
Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd
Carnival games and a Great Pumpkin scavenger hunt, followed by a pumpkin dropped from a helicopter at noon. Included with museum admission. Online prices include a $1 fee; buy at the door to avoid the online fee. Members do not need admission tickets.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
San Mateo
Pinstripes · 36 Hillsdale Mall
Halloween crafts, candy, face painting and music. This is a separate ticketed party from the regular Kids Club. Brunch costs extra; children under 4 eat free.
2:30 p.m. · end time not posted
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · back of the store, 265 State St
Story games, character and plot ideas, and feedback from two writing coaches. Space is limited; use the official calendar’s email RSVP instructions. Bring a notebook, pens or pencils, eraser and water; the organizer also asks attendees to bring a mask. An end time and remaining capacity are not posted.
3:30 p.m. · end time not posted
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · back of the store, 265 State St
Story games, character and plot ideas, and feedback from two writing coaches. Space is limited; use the official calendar’s email RSVP instructions. Bring a notebook, pens or pencils, eraser and water; the organizer also asks attendees to bring a mask. An end time and remaining capacity are not posted.
6–7 p.m.
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · 265 State St
Meet the Hilo author. Free admission and a $17 book ticket were shown October 3. A book purchase is required only to join the signing line.
10:30 a.m. · end time not listed
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · 265 State St
Picture-book storytime featuring Noor and the Storyteller. Admission and signup details are not listed.
6–7 p.m.
Los Altos
Linden Tree Children’s Books · 265 State St
Author talk, questions and book signing for Nathan Hale’s new World War II graphic history. The story covers wartime danger and violence; families should consider their child’s readiness. A copy purchased from Linden Tree is required to join the signing line. Checked October 5: free admission and $18 admission-plus-book ticket choices are shown; availability can change.
9:30 a.m. · end time not posted
San Mateo
Pinstripes · 36 Hillsdale Mall
Series booking page: Sold out · checked Oct 5
Turkey crafts at the San Mateo Kids Club. Checked October 5: the organizer-linked series page says Sold out and offers no date selector. The exact dated session was listed at 9:30 a.m. and sold out on September 14; that remains the last individual-session check. All guests ages 3 and up need a ticket under the previously verified policy. The earlier price range did not identify ticket categories. Complimentary kids’ brunch follows; brunch reservations are separate. Do not assume walk-in places.
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
San Carlos
Laurel Street
Celebrate Diwali with dance performances from Kathakaars School of Dance and San Carlos Sitaras, music, crafts and food. The city now confirms the date, hours and Laurel Street venue. Admission cost and advance-registration details are not posted.
10:30 a.m.–noon
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · 265 State St
Storytime for all ages followed by creative writing suited to older elementary children, teens and adults. RSVP encouraged; optional book ticket $21.
6 p.m. · end time not posted
Los Altos
Linden Tree Books · 265 State St
Meet author Lily Berlin Dodd in conversation with Misa Sugiura about The First Flame. The event announcement explicitly says the author returns to the store; the linked book page recommends ages 10–14. Admission cost, registration and end time are not posted. The book purchase price is separate from any admission charge.
5–8:30 p.m.
San Carlos
Downtown Laurel Street · San Carlos Ave to Cherry St
Enjoy a free downtown holiday evening with lights, music, children's crafts and snow. The main stage is at Cherry Street; arrive ready to walk around the closed-off downtown blocks.