101st Airborne Adopted Unit

On March 4, 1968, the San Mateo City Council voted unanimously to adopt Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Learn how you can support our adopted troops.

Adopt-A-Drain

Join your neighbors in protecting the environment, manage storm water, protect water quality, and minimize flooding in your area.

Citywide Yard Sale

Fallen Heroes Memorial

Library Events

Our local libraries offer daily storytimes, cultural celebrations, author events, and much more. Find something to do today!

Special Events

The City of San Mateo hosts and supports a variety of special events throughout the year. Many, like Eggstravaganza, the Holiday Festival of Dance, National Night Out, and the Central Park Music Series, are long-standing traditions that help to build community and provide family-friendly fun for San Mateo residents.

Volunteer Opportunities

The City of San Mateo's Volunteer Source makes it easy to connect volunteers with opportunities in the area. Volunteers provide the City with a broad source of expertise, talent, and people power for San Mateo services and programs.