🗓️ Mon Aug 4 - Sun Aug 10 Events

**The next newsletter is coming Thu Aug 14!**

Hi! A note from Stacey: 👋

I built Klabbit because it's the resource I wished existed—why should finding local library events require checking three different websites? But at its core, this platform is about community, connection, and enjoying life with the people we love. My family just took a trip to Legoland (10/10 recommend staying at their hotel!), and is there anything better than seeing your kids vibrating with face-scrunching happiness and excitement? 💕 Unfortunately for them, not every weekend will be Legoland-level magic, but I want Klabbit to simplify the logistics for everyday moments and weekend adventures that bring them (and you!) joy. 🌟 Because parenting in the Bay Area is challenging enough.

So in the spirit of community and simplified logistics, forward this newsletter to friends you'd love to bump into! Maybe you'll show up at the same event for a spontaneous playdate (my favorite), or when you're coordinating a hangout, send them this list to pick what sounds the most exciting. ✨

See me at an event? Come say "hi" - I'll be wearing Klabbit merch and would love to meet you! Have feedback on the newsletter? I'd love to hear it! To share your experiences and pro tips with our community, you can reply to this newsletter, comment below, or email me at [email protected]. 📬

🏕️ Burlingame Family Campout 📍 Washington Park, Burlingame | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ Overnight September 12 - 13 | 💰 Price TBD | ✅ Registration required | Info | Register

🎟️ Registration: Residents Aug 6 (8 AM), Non-residents Aug 11 (8 AM)

Unforgettable night under the stars with BBQ dinner, activities, outdoor movie, and pancake breakfast! Perfect family adventure without leaving town.

Klabbit Note: This popular family campout sells out quickly - it's the perfect camping intro and has become an annual tradition for many Klabbit families! Fair warning: it can get noisy late into the night, so pack a portable white noise machine and earplugs for better sleep!

🍂 Fall Season Parks and Rec Registration — Multiple cities opening registration in August!

👶 New Parent Meet-Up 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 10:30-11:30 AM | 👶 New parents with babies | 💰 Free | Info

Welcome a new baby in the last year? Meet other new parents in your community! Chat, share resources, and let your little one play with developmentally appropriate toys.

🎪 Coventry & Kaluza: Circus & Comedy! 📍 San Carlos Library | ⏰ 10:30-11:15 AM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Award-winning circus comedians bring juggling, acrobatics, music, comedy, dog tricks, and high numbers hula hooping! Interactive fun for the whole family.

🦑 Save Nature: Squid Science Dissection 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 4:00-5:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | ✅ Registration required | Info

Learn about marine ecosystems through hands-on squid dissection! Discover anatomy, habitat and behavior of California market squid while learning about ocean conservation.

🎭 Super Silly Library Puppet Show 📍 Belmont Library | ⏰ 10:30-11:15 AM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Join Ricky Roo & Friends for a super silly puppet show filled with humor and interactive fun. Kids will be rolling around laughing with silly stories and characters!

🎪 Pop and Go Puppets! 📍 Hillsdale Library + San Mateo Main Library | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM (Hillsdale) & 5:30-6:30 PM (San Mateo main) | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Hillsdale Info + San Mateo Main info

Magical storytelling adventure with colorful puppet characters bringing laughter and imagination to life. Two sessions available - one at each location!

🎨 Art Explorers: Clay 📍 San Carlos Library | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 👶 Ages 6-11 | 💰 Free | Info

Drop-in art time exploring model magic clay! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Perfect for discovering artistic talents in a fun environment.

🎨 Art Salon @ Redwood Shores 📍 Redwood Shores Branch Library | ⏰ 3:00-5:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Drop in for freehand sketching and drawing with charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, inks and pastels. All supplies provided and all abilities welcome!

💄 Lip Balm Hands-On STEAM Workshop 📍 Millbrae Library | ⏰ 4:00-5:00 PM | 👶 Ages 10+ | 💰 Free | ✅ Registration required | Info

Learn the science behind making lip balm! Create customized lip balm using beeswax, coconut oil and fun flavors while learning about material properties.

🌭 National Night Out Picnic + Concert 📍 Belameda Park, Belmont | ⏰ 5:30-8:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Enjoy an evening of free hot dogs, ice cream, live music from Native Elements (reggae, rock, and funk) 6-7:30 pm, and family-friendly fun while getting to know City staff and partners! Great way to connect with your local community.

🧵 Sewing Machine Basics Junior - Origami Market Bag 📍 Foster City Library | ⏰ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 Ages 5-18 | 💰 Free | ✅ Registration required | Info

Perfect starting point for curious beginners! Learn sewing machine essentials from threading needles to winding bobbins. All materials provided, no experience needed.

Klabbit Note: The librarians who teach this are phenomenal - super patient and amazing at breaking the steps down so even 5-year-olds can handle all the sewing themselves. My little one was so proud to walk out with something she made herself!

🌅 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.

🎣 Preschool Pals: Fishing for Shapes 📍 San Carlos Library | ⏰ 10:30-11:00 AM | 👶 Ages 3-5 with caregivers | 💰 Free | ✅ Registration required | Info

Learn through play with stories, songs, and a fun fishing game to identify different shapes. Capacity limited to 20 kids - register child only, caregiver assumed.

🖋️ Baybayin Workshop 📍 Belmont Library | ⏰ 3:00-4:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | ✅ Registration required | Info

Learn about ancient Philippine script with local Filipino-American artist Francis Garcia. Discover Baybayin history and create art with your name written in this beautiful script.

🎵 Central Park Music Series: Jump Swing/Boogie Woogie genre📍 San Mateo Central Park | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

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

Klabbit Note: We like to arrive around 5:30 pm for easier parking—plus that's when the kids' craft area opens! The event takes place on the grassy part of the baseball field, so definitely bring chairs or a blanket. There's a dedicated kids' area with toys and activities (a lifesaver for restless little ones), clean restrooms right by the field, and wine/beer for purchase. Each week features a different music genre!

🎵 Music in the Park: Electric Rodeo 📍 Washington Park, Burlingame | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Live music with Electric Rodeo! Perfect summer evening entertainment - just bring blankets, chairs, and friends for a laid-back outdoor concert experience.

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

Bring chairs or blankets, grab food from nearby restaurants, and enjoy the cozy "Living Room" feel of the Square. 

🎵 Kids Club: Kids Musicians 📍 Pinstripes San Mateo | ⏰ 9:30-10:30 AM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free + complimentary kids brunch voucher | Info

Themed craft activity plus a brunch voucher for the day.

Klabbit Note: Quality craft projects with no requirement to stay for brunch afterward. If you do stay to eat, kids 5 and under always eat free on Saturdays, but this free voucher also covers kids 12 and under! Make sure you have a separate brunch booking.

🎪 Imagine Together Festival 📍 Barrett Community Center, Belmont | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Play, shop, and explore the future of Belmont's Community Center! Kids can enjoy face painting, scavenger hunts, soft blocks, pickleball, and help create a community mural while parents explore 10+ food vendors (including Mr. Softee!), craft booths, and learn about local resources like Little League, Girl Scouts, and childcare options.

🎵 Kids Rock! Music Series 📍 Redwood City Courthouse Square | ⏰ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

James Henry’s House of Samba Kids! Features live music, dancing, inflatable play-land, and interactive experiences for the whole family. Master percussionist James Henry leads an energetic, hands-on musical workshop that gets kids moving, grooving, and learning through rhythm, percussion, and global beats.

Klabbit Note: Highly recommend—really fun and well executed! Minimal shade and seating in the courthouse square, so bring your own if needed. All activities are free, but lines can get long; arrive around opening time to skip the wait.

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

Learn sewing machine essentials while creating a practical drawstring bag. All materials provided - bring creativity and enthusiasm!

Klabbit Note: The librarians who teach this are phenomenal - super patient and amazing at breaking the steps down so even 5-year-olds can handle all the sewing themselves. My little one was so proud to walk out with something she made herself!

🎨 Kid Makers: Art 📍 Schaberg Branch Library, Redwood City | ⏰ 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | 👶 Ages 5-9 | 💰 Free | Info

You bring the creativity, we provide the materials! Perfect for young artists to explore and create.

🐶 Meet Bluey & Bingo 📍 Hillsdale Mall North Block | ⏰ Three sessions: 11:00-11:30 AM, 12:00-12:30 PM, and 1:00-1:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Wackadoo! Everyone's favorite Heelers are coming to Hillsdale for photos and smiles.

🎨 Art Project at Magical Bridge Playground 📍 Magical Bridge Playground, Redwood City | ⏰ 1:30-3:30 PM | 👶 All ages | 💰 Free | Info

Weather permitting free art in the Kindness Corner! First come, first served basis with child-minded projects. All abilities welcome.

🌺 Bay Area Aloha Festival - 30th Anniversary 📍 San Mateo County Event Center | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages | ⏰ 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 💰 $5 Suggested Admission
(Children under 12 FREE) | ✅ No registration required | Info

Live hula, traditional music, authentic food, artisan vendors, kids' corner with activities, educational workshops, and raffle prizes. Award-winning Hawaiian band Ten Feet performs Sunday. Bring low-back beach chairs or blankets for concert seating and the Ohana Keiki corner keeps kids entertained while parents enjoy the music and browse vendors.

🏗️ C is For Construction Storytime and Crafts 📍 The Reading Bug, San Carlos | ⏰ 11:00 AM | 👶 Ages 0-5 | 💰 Free | Info

Join local author Cynthia Muchnick for an interactive read-aloud of her new Children's Book Council Selection. Kids will enjoy construction-themed crafts and snacks afterward. The first 10 kids receive complimentary hard hats and safety vests! Book signing to follow.

💭 Bubble Bonanza 📍 Hiller Aviation Museum | 👶 All ages | ⏰ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 💰 Free with admission. For non-members, admission is $24 adults, $16 youth, free 3 & under | ✅ Museum admission required | Info

Hands-on exploration of water, air, and bubbles! Multiple outdoor stations let you experiment with bubble shapes, sizes, and colors using the science of surface tension.

🎭 Playtime Storytime 📍 San Carlos Library | 👶 Ages 3-5 (families welcome) | ⏰ 10:30-11:00 AM | 💰 Free | Info

Active, playful family storytime perfect for getting wiggles out! Hear new stories and play and learn together with the whole family.

🔧 Maker Exploration 📍 Foster City Library | 👶 Ages 6-18 | ⏰ 12:00-2:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

Hands-on discovery with 3D printers and laser cutters! Learn Tinkercad to create printable designs (20-min print limit) and use the Glowforge to make personalized acrylic charms (2" square limit). Volunteers provide guidance.

🎲 Boardtime! 📍 San Carlos Library | 👶 All ages | ⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM | 💰 Free | Info

An easy craft, 3D printing test runs, and board games! Learn new games, challenge friends, or meet new people. All skill levels welcome for crafting and gaming.