Free Events & Activities in San Mateo, CA

Free things to do in San Mateo, CA — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Golden Gate Branch Branch Library · 5606 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 12–18

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Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

Starts in 1 hr · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

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Foster City Library

Foster City Library · 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA

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Mariela's Music Time

Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

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San Mateo Farmers' Market

San Mateo Farmers' Market · 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA

Farmers Market in San Mateo, CA

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Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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San Carlos Farmers Market

San Carlos Farmers Market · 600 Elm St, San Carlos, CA

Farmers Market in San Carlos, CA

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International Film Festival

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

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San Mateo Farmers Market

San Mateo Farmers Market · 200 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA

Farmers Market in San Mateo, CA

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Concert: Sound Impact!

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

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Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Hobee's - Redwood Shores

Hobee's - Redwood Shores · 1101 Shoreway Road, Belmont, CA

Restaurant in Belmont, CA

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Clay Workshop for Adults

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Stoneware CLAY Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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San Carlos Hot Harvest Nights - Farmers' Market

San Carlos Hot Harvest Nights - Farmers' Market · 700 Block Of Laurel St, San Carlos, CA

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Valentine's Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Belmont Farmers' Market

Belmont Farmers' Market · El Camino Real & Oneill St, Belmont, CA

Farmers Market in Belmont, CA

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Clay Workshop 12/19

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Summer Camp Now Enrolling

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Burlingame Fresh Market

Burlingame Fresh Market · Park Rd & Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA

Farmers Market in Burlingame, CA

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Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Seder Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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The College Of San Mateo Farmers' Market

The College Of San Mateo Farmers' Market · 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA

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Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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North Fair Oaks Library

North Fair Oaks Library · 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA

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Paint With The Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Light Up Your Holiday Event

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Redwood Shores Branch Library

Redwood Shores Branch Library · 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City, CA

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Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Stoneware Workshop Feb 6

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

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Birthday Plate Workshop 3/27

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

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African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library · 659 14th Street, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

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Fairgrounds Bingo

Happening now · Jan 2 – Dec 21 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

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Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Richmond Yacht Club · 351 Brickyard Cove Road Point Richmond,, Point Richmond, CA

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Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library · 6833 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

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Mommy and Me Spring painting

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine San Jose (Oakridge Mall) · 925 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA

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Teens: Super Smash Bros Tournament at Chavez

Thu, Jul 23, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library · 3301 East 12th Street, Suite 271, Oakland, CA · Ages 12–18

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West Oakland Branch Branch Library

West Oakland Branch Branch Library · 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at 81st Ave.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · 81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at the Main TeenZone

Fri, May 29, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Asian Branch Branch Library

Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

Library Program in Oakland, CA

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Piedmont Ave.

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Brookfield

Fri, Jul 31, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Brookfield Branch Branch Library · 9255 Edes Avenue, Oakland, CA · Ages 10–17

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Free Events & Activities in San Mateo, CA

Teen Gaming at Golden Gate Branch

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

Foster City Library

Mariela's Music Time

Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

San Mateo Farmers' Market

Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

San Carlos Farmers Market

International Film Festival

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

San Mateo Farmers Market

Concert: Sound Impact!

Matcha – Taste & Create Clay Workshop

Hobee's - Redwood Shores

Clay Workshop for Adults

Stoneware CLAY Workshop

San Carlos Hot Harvest Nights - Farmers' Market

Valentine's Date Night

Clay Holiday Adult Workshop

Belmont Farmers' Market

Clay Workshop 12/19

Summer Camp Now Enrolling

Burlingame Fresh Market

Special Kids Night Out w/ BONUS

Seder Plate Workshop

The College Of San Mateo Farmers' Market

Kids Night Out -2026 Lineup

Boos & Brushes – Adult Only Halloween Paint Night

North Fair Oaks Library

Paint With The Easter Bunny

Light Up Your Holiday Event

Redwood Shores Branch Library

Stoneware Workshop 3/27

Stoneware Workshop Feb 6

César E. Chávez Branch Branch Library

Birthday Plate Workshop 3/27

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

African American Museum and Library at Oakland Branch Library

Fairgrounds Bingo

Richmond Yacht Club Sail-a-Small Boat Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Branch Library

Mommy and Me Spring painting

Teens: Super Smash Bros Tournament at Chavez

West Oakland Branch Branch Library

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at 81st Ave.

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at the Main TeenZone

Asian Branch Branch Library

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Piedmont Ave.

Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Brookfield

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