| Japanese Tea Garden, Central Park Map |
Location: 50 East 5th Avenue
Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday and 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday
Koi Feedings: 11:00am and 3:00pm, M-F, Spring and Summer
Contact: (650) 522-7440
Price: FREE |
| Seal Point Dog Park (Shoreline) Map |
This dog park has two areas – one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. It has nearby restrooms, shaded picnic benches and tables, water bowls and a hose.
Location: 1901 J. Hart Clinton Drive
Contact: Call Rangers at (650) 522-7485
Price: FREE |
| Ryder Park Aquatic Play Area (Shoreline) Map |
Location: 1801 J. Hart Clinton Drive
Hours: The water play area is open seven days a week from May 1 through October 31, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Contact: Call Rangers at (650) 522-7485
Price: FREE |
| Eggstravaganza |
San Mateo’s signature springtime event and largest egg hunt in its 32nd year of existence. Egg hunt, parade, art & games, and entertainment...
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm (Rain or Shine!)
Contact: (650) 522-7470
Price: FREE
Pancake breakfast: $7 for adults and $4 for children |
| Central Park Music Series Map |
FREE live music in beautiful Central Park. Local talent, dance floor, local popular food vendors, and lots of dancing with your friends, family, and community.
Location: 50 East 5th Avenue
Date: June 18 through August 6
Time: Thursday Evenings 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Price: FREE
Contact: (650) 522-7522, ext 2767 |
| FREE Family Golf Nights @ Poplar Creek Golf Course Map |
Location: 1700 Coyote Point Drive
Date/Time: Friday evenings after 6:00pm from June 19 through Sept 4
Contact: (650) 522-GOLF (4653) |
| San Mateo's public libraries are a tremendous value |
Main Library
Free access to bestsellers, movies, compact discs, downloadable ebooks. Free access to the Internet and online resources (including wireless access); Variety of programs (e.g. authors, book discussions, biotech, music, cultural, informational); Comfortable seating and space to study, read, and contemplate.
Location: 55 West 3rd Avenue Find more libraries
Contact: (650) 522-7802
Price: FREE |
| Other ideas & destinations |
| Century 12 Downtown movie theater: Window shop downtown before heading in for an Early Bird ticket with the family.
Biking/Hiking: How about going to any of our great delis (or supermarkets with delis) pack a lunch and go for a nice hike on Sugarloaf Mountain? Or pack a lunch and take the family to the park downtown (in the summer) for a train ride. |
