Updated Thu, Oct 8San Carlos · Belmont · nearby
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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.