🗓️ #2: July 21 - August 3, 2025 Events

Welcome to the second edition of Klabbit! 🎉 We’re new but growing fast— thanks for being a part of the early community! With 27+ unique events, there's so much to choose from and in this issue, they're all free! 💸 We cover a fun day trip to the city: think stunning views 🌁, an epic playground with food trucks, followed by free admission to a world-class museum and pops organ concert 🎼. Also featured: outdoor movie night with a double-header of Moana and Sonic 🎬, a lip balm making workshop plus a Super Smash Bros tournament for older kids 🎮, and much more!

👩🏻‍🌾 Rancho Oso Roble U-Pick Ollaliberries in downtown Pescadero (open Thu-Sun, 10-4). Ollaliberries are a hybrid of many species of blackberries + raspberries (look like large blackberries) and are at their peak through July. The bushes are heavy with ripe fruit and the berries will fall right into your hands with a floral, almost perfume-like flavor. They make delicious ollalieberry pancakes! 🥞

Recommended by a local, it’s a small and humble operation but the berry patch is so abundant that even 3-year-olds can easily pick without thorns being an issue. Sampling is encouraged and the proprietor Cindy sells delicious jams on-site. Plus you can fill out a postcard that she’ll mail you when picking season starts next year.

Day trip suggestion 🚗: Start with a morning beach day to beat the traffic 🏖️ (easy morning parking at Francis Beach), grab lunch in the adorable downtown Pescadero 🍽️, and don't miss The Sunshine—a small but mighty grocery store stocked with thoughtfully curated gourmet goods from both local and international sources 🛒. Grab a coffee at Downtown Local in the shared space ☕, head to the ollaliberries a few minutes away for some post-lunch activity, and check out Blue House Farms on your way home for excellent strawberry picking 🍓 (Sat- Sun 12-5 pm; peak season now through late August). Enjoy! ✨

🐾 Wildmind: Wild, Odd, & Weird 📍 San Carlos Library | ⏰ 3:00-3:45 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

See science come to life through an exciting animal show! Learn about the gentler side of wonderfully unique animals - their senses, personalities, and how they interact with each other.

🎨 Tissue Paper Faux Stained Glass 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Get ready for a super fun crafting time! Create awesome faux stained glass with tissue paper that you can take home and hang in your window.

🎨 Art Explorers: Tempera Paint 📍 San Carlos Library | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 👶 All ages (under 6 with adult) | 💰 Free | Info

Let's make something beautiful with tempera paint! This drop-in time encourages kids to discover their artistic talents and develop new skills in a fun, supportive environment.

🐛 Insect Discovery Lab! (Hillsdale Library) 📍 Hillsdale Library | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and walking sticks! Learn about the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and their key role in nature.

🐛 Insect Discovery Lab! (Main Library) 📍 San Mateo Main Library - Oak Room Patio | ⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Explore the fantastic lives of beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and walking sticks! Learn about the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and their key role in nature.

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics Junior - Applique Bookmark 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 Ages 5-18 | 💰 Free | 🎟️ Reservation required | Info

Dive into the wonderful world of sewing! Learn the essentials from threading the needle to winding a bobbin, then create your own applique bookmark.

Klabbit note: The librarians who teach this are absolute gems - super patient and amazing at breaking it down so even 5-year-olds can handle all the sewing themselves. My kid was so proud walking out with something they actually made!

🎭 Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Dance 📍 Redwood Shores Library | ⏰ 6:30-7:15 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

This all-ages interactive show immerses the audience in Afro-Peruvian rhythms through active participation. Get ready to dance and move to the beat!

🌅 Lagoon-Side Picnic & Food Truck Festival 📍 Leo J. Ryan Park | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 5:00-9:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Beautiful lagoon-side picnic on spacious lawn perfect for games and families! Featuring a Devil's Canyon beer garden, live music, and 10+ food truck options every Wed through September.

🎵 Central Park Music Series: Maya Band (Latin Music) 📍 San Mateo Central Park | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Enjoy live Latin music, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, fresh air, and sunshine at this family-friendly evening concert!

Klabbit note: It's on the baseball field, so definitely bring chairs or a blanket! There's a separate kids area with toys and crafts (lifesaver for restless little ones), clean restrooms right by the field or porta potties elsewhere, and wine/beer for purchase if you need to unwind. Different music genres each week!

🎵 Music in the Park: The Headliners 📍 Burton Park, 900 Chestnut Street | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Community concerts bringing together great music, summer weather, and the outdoors! Bring blankets or chairs (and a picnic!). Beer, wine, and beverages sold onsite. Series continues through August with different music acts each week.

🎸 Music on the Square 📍 Redwood City Courthouse Square | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

This week it’s an 80’s cover band! Bring chairs or blankets, grab food from nearby restaurants, and enjoy the cozy "Living Room" feel of the Square. The series continues through August.

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics Junior - Drawstring Bag 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 Ages 5-18 | 💰 Free | 🎟️ Reservation required | Info

Learn sewing machine basics while creating your own drawstring bag! All materials provided - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm.

🏔️ Cave Adventures with CaveSim 📍 Belmont Library | ⏰ 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 👶 Ages 3+ (best for 5+) | 💰 Free | Info

Explore over 60 feet of realistic cave tunnels, try the 12-foot vertical caving tower, and learn about cave rescue! This portable caving experience includes STEM lessons and energetic games about bat biology.

Klabbit Note: Klabbit members rave about this one!

🎭 Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Dance 📍 Redwood City Downtown Library | ⏰ 11:00-11:45 AM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

This all-ages interactive show immerses the audience in Afro-Peruvian rhythms through active participation. Get ready to dance and move to the beat!

🐳 Seaside Story Hour with Marine Science Institute 📍 Redwood Shores Library | ⏰ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 Grades K-5 | 💰 Free | ⚠️ Registration not required but limited to 30 children | Info

Learn all about whales and dolphins with the Marine Science Institute! This interactive story hour combines ocean education with fun activities.

🎉 Summerfest: A Community Celebration 📍 Coyote Point Recreation Area | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 12:00-4:00 PM | 💰 Free (+ $6 vehicle entrance fee) | Info

Giant kites with the Kite Man of Martinez, Tatsumaki Taiko drums, México Vivo dancing, Kiddos Chu Chu train rides, cultural performances, crafts, face painting, community booths, and 5 food trucks!

🌺 Haopinaka Hawaiian Music and Dance 📍 Belmont Library | ⏰ 2:00-3:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Experience the spirit of aloha with this educational and entertaining performance! Learn about Hawaiian history, culture, language, music and traditional hula dance.

🚗 🎼 Free Legion of Honor + Symphonic Organ Pops 📍 Legion of Honor | ⏰ Museum hours 9:30 am - 5:15 pm. Concert at 4:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free museum (always free on Saturdays) and organ concert admission for Bay Area residents | ⚠️ Advance tickets recommended | Info

Enjoy free admission to the Legion of Honor as you listen to a pops organ concert featuring selections from Cats, My Fair Lady, and Hitchcock movie themes. Ticket reservation recommended for Legion of Honor and concert admission is included.

Fun organ facts: Hidden inside the Legion of Honor museum is a massive 100-year-old Spreckels organ with over 4,500 pipes ranging from tiny half-inch tubes to giants as tall as a three-story building! This incredible instrument can sound like an entire orchestra - complete with thunder effects and chimes.

🚗 Klabbit Note: Make it a fun day outing with a play stop at Presidio Tunnel Tops - about 10 mins away- and lunch from onsite food trucks (schedule here). This beautifully designed park by the NYC High Line team features stunning Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views, plus the unique Outpost playground where kids explore inside a giant fallen tree, scale natural climbing walls, and enjoy water features. The adjacent Field Station offers hands-on nature activities, creating an unparalleled combination of outdoor adventure and educational discovery that's completely free.

🌺 Haopinaka Hawaiian Music and Dance 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 2:00-3:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Experience the spirit of aloha with this educational and entertaining performance! Learn about Hawaiian history, culture, language, music and traditional hula dance.