Best Foster City
Events, Festivals & Weekends 2021
Only the best local events personally handpicked for local insiders. They are organized by month and are regularly updated. Also see the best events nearby in the SF Bay Area, many of which are within a 30 minutes of Foster City (assuming light traffic).
JUNE 2021
More events are starting back up after a year of cancellations due to the coronovirus. However, always call ahead to check out the details before going. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
June Holidays
- Belmont Stakes, Saturday 6/5/21
- Juneteenth, Saturday 6/19/21
- Fathers Day, Sunday 6/20/21
- Summer Solstice, Sunday 6/20/21
- Independence Day, Sunday 7/4/21
- Independence Day Observed, Monday 7/5/21
- More Holidays
Belmont Stakes, Belmont, New York (outside of NYC)
Saturday, 6/5/21. Approximately 3:45 PST. Free on TV. Check time & details here. The third and oldest leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown is the 1-1/2 mile Belmont Stakes.
San Mateo County Fair, County Fair Grounds, 2495 S Delaware St/E. 25th Ave, San Mateo
11 am-10 pm. Sat-Sun 6/5/21-6/6/21, Wed-Sun 6/9/21-6/13/21.
There is a charge for admission and a charge for parking. Check the website for details.
A typical county fair (corn dogs, racing pigs, 4H farm animals, music, etc.) located almost next door to Foster City. Free entertainment comes with Fair admission. Special concerts play nightly (ads say “all concerts free with fair admission” but if you want reserved seats they are expensive).
Biggest Little Airshow, Hiller Aviation Museum, in San Carlos immediately south of Foster City
Saturday 6/26/21, 10:30 am-12 pm. See details.
Fourth of July FIREWORKS, Leo Ryan2Park, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Sunday 7/4/2021. Warning: NO FIREWORKS 2021.
These are probably the best fireworks display on the Peninsula.
Month of June – Other many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of June – Nearby many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
PAST EVENTS
Note that the events below have ALREADY HAPPENED. Expect to see them again at approximately the same time next year. (Note: a few have been updated with next year’s dates)
JULY 2019 PAST EVENTS
4th of July fireworks over the lagoon in Foster City
Fourth of July Festival, Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Thursday 7/4/19, 9 am – 9:45 pm, FREE
The morning starts with a pancake breakfast (9 am), vendors & arts (10 am-5 pm), carnival rides (10 am-9pm) and a family & dog parade (11 am). In the afternoon there is live music at the outdoor amphitheater and very big crowds, but not much action, until the fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. See more. Also see other Bay Area 4th of July Festivities.
Fourth of July FIREWORKS, Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Wednesday 7/4/18, 9:30 pm- 9:45 pm, FREE
These are probably the best fireworks display on the Peninsula. Be sure to get there early or you will never find parking.
Free Stargazing on CSM’s Rooftop Observatory
College of San Mateo Science Building 36, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
Saturday, 7/6/19, 9 pm – 11 pm. See details and call (650) 378-7241 to verify information.
Planetarium Show College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
* Friday, 7/12/19, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – The Secret Lives of Stars.
See details. Arrive early for the first show which is usually full.
Summer Concert Series, Leo Ryan Park Amphitheater, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Friday Evenings, 6 pm – 8 pm. FREE … starting 7/12/19-8/16/19.
Free Friday evening concerts at the band pavilion overlooking the water. See more.
More Free Summer Concerts, NEAR Foster City
Wednesday evenings, Thursday evenings, Friday evenings & Sunday afternoons, FREE
There are several very nice summer concerts located nearby in the cities of Belmont, Burlingame, Redwood City and Palo Alto. See more details.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays 4/3/19 – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
Month of July – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of July – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
JULY 2020 PAST EVENTS
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Fourth of July Festivities, San Francisco Bay Area
Foster City’s big fireworks show has been cancelled but there is a Fourth of July Virtual Celebration from 10 am-6 pm on 7/4/20. Here are a (very) few other activities and virtual activities around the SF Bay area to do this holiday.
July Holidays
- Independence Day (federal holiday observed), Friday 7/3/20
- Taxes Due, Wednesday 7/15/20
- More Holidays
Month of July – Other mostly CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings (which is still open), is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of July – Nearby mostly CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
AUGUST 2019 – Past Events
CSM Planetarium, Building 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
* Friday 8/9/19, The Sky Tonight Planetarium show. Free. There are two showings, one starting at 7:30 pm and one at 8:30 pm. Be there early or possibly miss getting a seat; the doors are locked once the show begins.
* Saturday 8/10/19, Jazz under the Stars … stargazing on the rooftop observatory, building 36 – 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Free.
* The Astronomical Society holds their monthly meeting at 7 pm followed by a public talk in CSM’s planetarium at 8pm the first Friday (8/2/19) of each month.
Summer Concert Series, Leo Ryan Park Amphitheater, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Friday Evenings, 6 pm – 8 pm. FREE … starting 7/12/19-8/16/19.
Free Friday evening concerts at the band pavilion overlooking the water. See more.
More Free Summer Concerts, in Redwood City
Wednesday and Friday evenings. FREE
See more details.
Free Shakespeare In The Park, As You Like It, Redwood City
August 2019. Various dates & locations nearby including Redwood City, FREE
Free Shakespeare by talented actors appear in various venues around the Bay Area including Redwood City starting August 10, 2019. See details.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays April – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
Total Solar Eclipse
Monday 8/21/17, 10:15 am PDT in the SF Bay Area
A total eclipse is a once in a lifetime event and will happen in many places in the U.S. this year. In Kansas City (especially St. Joseph) where I grew up there will be a total eclipse. Here in the SF Bay area we will get a partial (75%) eclipse. Here’s a good article on the subject.
Anything Goes, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 8/29/19-9/15/19, Admission
Month of August – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of August – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
SEPTEMBER 2020 – Past Events
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Month of September – Other mostly CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings (which is still open), is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of September – Nearby mostly CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
SEPTEMBER 2019 – Past Events
Labor Day Weekend, San Francisco Bay Area
Sat-Mon, 9/1/18-9/3/18
Here’s some interesting Labor Day Weekend events in the San Francisco Bay area. Or, check out some new ways to enjoy Foster City.
Anything Goes, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 8/29/19-9/15/19, Admission
Astronomy Events, College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
* Friday, 9/6/19, 7 pm – San Mateo County Astronomical Society General Meeting & Presentation. See details.
* Friday, 9/13/19, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – Planetarium Show.
See details or call (650) 574-6533 to verify information. Arrive early for the first show which is usually full.
Free Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Events
Saturday 9/7/19, 9 am-12 pm on earlier if the truck gets full. Foster City Hall Parking Lot, 610 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City residents only (bring ID). Also Free Compost at the Boat Park. See more details.
Football at nearby College of San Mateo, west on Hwy 92 then north on W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Home football games Saturdays … 9/14/19 1:00 pm vs Delta, 9/21/19 1:00 pm vs American River, 10/5/19 1:00 pm vs Modesto. This is a great, close by, no hassle, inexpensive way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon watching Jr College football. We often go just to relax. The CSM football team is usually highly ranked and were the 2017 NorCal champs. And, the view is fabulous from the stadium bleachers which overlook SF Bay & Foster City! By the way, baseball home games start 9/28/19 11:00 am at the CSM Baseball Field; San Mateo was the 2019 Coast Conference Champions. See the CSM sports schedule.
Anything Goes, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 8/29/19-9/15/19, Admission
Community Bike Ride, Boothbay Park
Sunday 9/22/19, 9:45 am-12 am, Free
Families and individuals are invited to join in a free 2.5 mile or 11 mile bike ride with other community members along the SF Bay levee (and I think the beautiful levee–pedway) in Foster City. Includes water, safety checks & treats. See details.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays April – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
Month of September – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of September – Nearby
- Milbrae Art & Wine Festival: 10 am-5 pm, 8/31/19-9/1/19. One of the biggest events on the Peninsula if you enjoy street festivals. Free Mardi Gras-style celebration. See more details.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
SEPTEMBER 2020 – Past Events
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Month of September – Other mostly CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings (which is still open), is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of September – Nearby mostly CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
OCTOBER 2019 – Past Events
October is a beautiful time of year to walk or bike the many truly beautiful trails near Foster City. Check some of the best Foster City Trails, Redwood Shores Trails and Belmont Trails nearby.
Football at nearby College of San Mateo, west on Hwy 92 then north on W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Home football games Saturdays … 10/5/19 1:00 pm vs Modesto, 10/26/19 1 pm vs Laney, 11/9/19 1 pm vs Chabot.
Baseball home games start Tuesday 10/8/19 2:15 pm at the CSM Baseball Field.
This is a great, close by, no hassle, inexpensive way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon watching Jr College football. We often go just to relax. The CSM football team is usually highly ranked and were the 2017 NorCal champs. And, the view is fabulous from the stadium bleachers which overlook SF Bay & Foster City! See the CSM sports schedule.
The Blue Angels are back!
San Francisco Fleet Week, Fishermans Wharf area
Monday-Monday 10/6/19 – 10/14/19, Free
Fleet Week attracts more than a million visitors each year to see the parade of ships, ship tours and air show featuring the Blue Angels. See more details .
Blue Angels Air Show, Fishermans Wharf & Marina area
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10/11/19 – 10/13/19, 12 pm-4 pm, Free
On Friday-Sunday, the Fleet Week Air Show starts at 12 pm with several other aircraft performances and ends with the Blue Angels from 3 pm – 4 pm. See more about best places to watch the show.
It’s Only A Play, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 10/10/19-10/27/19
Hilarious Cole Porter Musical. See more.
Astronomy Events, College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
* Friday, 10/11/19, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – Planetarium Show.
See details or call (650) 574-6533 to verify information. Arrive early for the first show which is usually full.
Vibe Halloween Festival, VIBE Center, 670 Shell Blvd, Foster City
Saturday 10/26/19, 11 am-2 pm, $3 admission
Arts & crafts, costume contest, games, haunted house, etc. Run by Foster City for preschoolers-fifth grade. See more details.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays April – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
Month of October – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of October – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
OCTOBER 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of most Foster City events. Click on the events below to be sure. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Month of October – Other mostly CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings (which is still open), is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of October – Nearby mostly CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
NOVEMBER 2019 – Past Events
November is still a nice time of year to walk or bike the many truly beautiful trails near Foster City. Check some of the best Foster City Trails, Redwood Shores Trails and Belmont Trails nearby.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday morning 2:00 am 11/3/19
In the San Francisco Bay Area (i.e. Pacific Time) at 2:00 am turn your clocks back to 1:00 am.
Astronomy Events, College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
* Friday, 11/8/19, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – Planetarium Show.
See details or call (650) 574-6533 to verify information. Arrive early for the first show which is usually full.
A big rowing regattas are held in November at the Foster City lagoon
The Head of the Lagoon Rowing Regatta, Foster City Lagoon map
Saturday, 11/9/19, 9 am-12:35 pm, and Sunday, 11/10/19, 9 am-1:00 pm
This big two-day rowing regatta is hosted by the Stanford Rowing center that features several Collegiate & Masters crews on Saturday and Junior crews on Sunday. Up to 250 crews will be racing each day. If you’ve never watched crew races before the Foster City Lagoon is a perfect venue. See more details.
Football at nearby College of San Mateo, west on Hwy 92 then north on W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Home football games Saturdays … 11/9/19 1 pm vs Chabot.
Baseball home games start Tuesday 10/8/19 2:15 pm at the CSM Baseball Field.
This is a great, close by, no hassle, inexpensive way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon watching Jr College football. We often go just to relax. The CSM football team is usually highly ranked and were the 2017 NorCal champs. And, the view is fabulous from the stadium bleachers which overlook SF Bay & Foster City! See the CSM sports schedule.
Veterans Day, Monday 11/11/19
Here’s a good list of Discounts to Veterans and Active Duty Military (restaurants & stores) on or around Veteran’s Day.
High School Cross Country Championships, Crystal Springs Cross Country Course, San Mateo
Saturday 11/10/18, 10 am – 3:30 pm, free
Here’s another unique sporting event nearby in San Mateo. See more details.
Northern California Football Playoffs at nearby College of San Mateo, from Foster City drive west on Hwy 92 then north on W. Hillsdale Blvd.
Saturday … 11/18/17 12:00 noon vs College of the Siskiyous. Admission
The No. 2 seed San Mateo Bulldogs will host No. 3 seed College of the Siskiyous in the Northern California Community College Playoffs. This is a great, close by, no hassle, inexpensive way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon watching Jr College football. The CSM team is undefeated in league play this season (No. 1 seed American River College did beat them by 1 point) and the view is fabulous from the stadium bleachers which overlook SF Bay & Foster City! See details.
New Ice Skating Rink
Here’s a list of ice rinks between San Mateo and Palo Alto including the new Ice Oasis which just opened in Bridgepoint Shoppng Center in Foster City.
Free Stargazing at Rooftop Observatory, College of San Mateo Science Building 36, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
Saturday, 11/17/18, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Listen to jazz at CSM’s rooftop observatory as you check out the stars. Instructors are present to help you look using the various telescopes. See details and call (650) 378-7241 to verify information.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, 11/28/19
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Week
Friday, 11/29/19, and Monday, 12/2/19
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year (it’s when retail stores profits often go “in the black”). Here are the best shopping centers in the Bay area. Cyber Monday, 11/25/18, when shoppers are still looking for bargains on-line from their work computers, has now also become a part of this big weekend.
On-line discounts are never better than these two days. Personally, I make my clothing shopping list for the entire year and buy it all on Black Friday. Brand items which are almost never on sale can be discounted 30% or more.
Ice Skating Rinks
Here’s a list of ice rinks between San Mateo and Palo Alto including the Ice Oasis at Bridgepoint Shoppng Center in Foster City.
Month of November – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of November – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
NOVEMBER 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of many Foster City events. Check out individual events before you go to be sure. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
November is still a nice time of year to walk or bike the many truly beautiful trails near Foster City. Check some of the best Foster City Trails, Redwood Shores Trails and Belmont Trails nearby.
Month of November – Other many are CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of November – Nearby many are CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
DECEMBER 2019 – Past Events
Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa, Recreation Center at Leo Ryan Park
Wednesday, 12/4/19, 6 pm-7 pm, Free
Celebrate the arrival of Santa at the Foster City Recreation Center along with music, light refreshments and the annual tree lighting ceremony. Hosted by the Foster City Parks and Recreation Department & the Rotary Club. Call 650-286-3200 or see more information.
The Corkscrew Regatta held nearby in Redwood City
The BAIC Corkscrew Regatta, Bair Island, just south of Redwood Shores
Saturday 12/8/19, starts 9:30 am.
This head-style (time trial) race covers a 15 km long, beautiful and challenging marine obstacle course with a twisty 17 turns around Bair Islands.
Astronomy Events, College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
* Friday, 12/13/19, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm – Planetarium Show. Free.
See details or call (650) 574-6533 to verify information. Arrive early for the first show which is usually full. First seating is at 7:30 pm and the second seating is at 8:30 pm.
Night of Lights Between Main Street & Kelly, in nearby Half Moon Bay
Friday, 12/13/19, 6-9 pm, Free
This local home-made event is a big favorite of Half Moon Bay residents and their children. There are tree lighting festivities, a parade, caroling, roasted chestnuts, booths by local clubs, open retail stores and more. Since mainly locals attend highway traffic has not been a problem to date. See details.
Newsies, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 12/5/19-12/22/19
Rousing tale based on 1992 movie and inspired by a true story about newsboys striking against unfair conditions. See more.
More Christmas Theater near Foster City
For theater buffs here are more performances playing near Foster City. Warning: Some performances sell out early so check them out in advance.
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- Daley City Cow Palace: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. A 3-acre facsimile of Victorian London circa 1865 that includes food, street performers, music and theaters. This is well worth visiting for the entire family if you’ve never been before. Five weekends, Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am – 7 pm, 11/23/19 – 12/22/19. tickets $32, parking $12. See more.
- Half Moon Bay: A Christmas Carol by the Coastal Repertory Theater. Fri-Thu 12/6/19-12/12/19. See more.
- Fox Theater, Redwood City: Various versions of the Nutcracker performed by Peninsula Ballet Theater dancers. December 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28. Check here for more details.
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College Football Bowl Games
Saturday 12/20/19 – Monday 1/6/20. See complete schedule.
The college football bowls start December 12/20/19 and end on Saturday 1/6/20. The national championship on Monday, 1/13/20.
The Fiesta Bowl & Peach Bowl semi-final winners (both semi-finals are played Sat 12/28/19) will play in the College National Championship at 8 pm, Monday 1/13/20. See more information.
Christmas Day, Wednesday 12/25/19
The beautiful 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park is free to non-residents (as well as to residents as usual) all day Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. By the way, the nearby California Academy of the Sciences is open every day of the year including Christmas and New Years Day … see details.
New Years Day, Wednesday 1/1/20
Ice Skating Rinks
Here’s a list of ice rinks between San Mateo and Palo Alto including the Ice Oasis at Bridgepoint Shoppng Center in Foster City.
Month of December – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of December – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
DECEMBER 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of many Foster City events. Check out individual events before you go to be sure. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
December is still a nice time of year to walk or bike the many truly beautiful trails near Foster City. Check some of the best Foster City Trails, Redwood Shores Trails and Belmont Trails nearby.
Month of December – Other many are CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of November – Nearby many are CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
past JANUARY 2021
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of many Foster City events. Check out individual events before you go to be sure. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
December is still a nice time of year to walk or bike the many truly beautiful trails near Foster City. Check some of the best Foster City Trails, Redwood Shores Trails and Belmont Trails nearby.
Month of January – Other many are CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of January – Nearby many are CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
JANUARY 2020 – Past Events
There are few if any water events in January but the weather is still very nice for hiking & biking or simply enjoying Foster City’s many great parks.
It is also an excellent time to visit events and sights in San Francisco that are often crowded with tourists during the summer season. Foster City is near the Pacific Ocean, time wise, and December-February is a good season for unusual marine activity including elephant seals breeding and gray whale migration. Check out the links on hiddenSF.com website for many more ideas.
New Years Day, Wednesday 1/1/20
College Football Bowl Games
Saturday 12/20/19 – Monday 1/6/20. See complete schedule.
The college football bowls start December 12/20/19 and end on Saturday 1/6/20.
National College Football Championship
Monday 1/13/20, 5:00 pm at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Fiesta Bowl winner (#3 Clemson) and Peach Bowl winner (#1 LSU) will play for the championship. See more details.
- Wildcard Round: Sat-Sun 1/4/20-1/5/20
- Divisional Round: Sat-Sun 1/11/20-1/12/20
- Conference Championships: Sun 1/19/20
- Superbowl LIV: Sun 2/2/20
Planetarium Show, College of San Mateo Science Building, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo.
Friday, 1/11/19, starting at 7:30 pm & at 8:30 pm, Free
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show. Come a little early to make sure you get a seat. First seating is at 7:30 pm and the second seating is at 8:30 pm. Children are especially invited. See details and call (650) 378-7241 to verify information.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Upper Division Evaluations, Saturday 1/4/20 (mock evaluation), Saturday 1/11/20 & Sunday 1/12/20, Sunday 1/26/20 (draft)
For boys & girls ages 4-13, Foster City has some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Register in advance to play on teams. The season runs from February – June. See details.
National College Football Championship
Monday 1/13/20, 5:00 pm at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Fiesta Bowl winner (#3 Clemson vs #2 Ohio State ) and Peach Bowl winner (#4 Oklahoma vs #1 LSU) will play for the championship. See more details.
NFL Playoff Schedule
- AFC Conference Championship, Sun 1/19/20 6:05 pm. Titans vs Chiefs
- NFC Conference Championship, Sun 1/19/20 9:40 pm. SF 49ers vs Packers
- Superbowl LIV: Sun 2/2/20 3:30 pm kickoff
Martin Luther King Day, Monday 1/20/20
Little Shop of Horrors, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 1/23/20-2/9/20, Admission
Broadway & Hollywood Sci-Fi Cult Musical. See more.
Month of January – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
Month of January – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as basketball, baseball and softball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
FEBRUARY 2020 PAST EVENTS
Run-Bike-Walk Levee Pedway along O’Neal Slough (west side of Foster City)
The weather is often very nice for hiking & biking along the San Francisco Bay Trail or Levee Pedway. Or, simply enjoy Foster City’s many great parks.
Foster City is near the Pacific Ocean, time wise, and December-February is a good season for unusual marine activity including elephant seals breeding and gray whale migration. Or, buzz over to the Half Moon Bay area. Check out the links on hiddenSF.com website for many more ideas.
CSM Planetarium Activities, Bldg 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
- Saturday 2/1/20, Jazz under the Stars … stargazing on the rooftop observatory, building 36 – 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Free.
- Saturday 2/29/20, Jazz under the Stars … stargazing on the rooftop observatory, building 36 – 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Free.
- Check planetarium information to confirm dates, times and other events.
NFL Super Bowl LIV
Sunday 2/2/20 (3:30 pm). SF 49ers vs KC Chiefs in Miami. More details.
February Holidays
- Groundhog Day, Sunday 2/2/20
- Super Bowl, Sunday 2/2/20
- Valentines Day, Friday 2/14/20
- Presidents Day, Monday 2/17/20 (a national holiday)
- More Holidays
Little Shop of Horrors, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 1/23/20-2/9/20, Admission
Broadway & Hollywood Sci-Fi Cult Musical. See more.
California Windsurfing is open all winter
This year California Windsurfing on the Lagoon is OPEN ALL WINTER including weekdays (except Mondays). They keep getting more & more kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and even a water bike … all of which are nice to ride in this calm pleasant “winter” weather. Call (650) 594-0335 or drop by to visit with Sue, the Windsurf Lady.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start 1/27/20 12 am and the preseason games start Saturday 2/8/20. See all details.
Month of February – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of February – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
FEBRUARY 2021
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of many Foster City events. Check out individual events before you go to be sure. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Run-Bike-Walk Levee Pedway along O’Neal Slough (west side of Foster City)
The weather is often very nice for hiking & biking along the San Francisco Bay Trail or Levee Pedway. Or, simply enjoy Foster City’s many great parks.
Foster City is near the Pacific Ocean, time wise, and December-February is a good season for unusual marine activity including elephant seals breeding and gray whale migration. Or, buzz over to the Half Moon Bay area. Check out the links on hiddenSF.com website for many more ideas.
NFL Super Bowl 55
Sunday 2/7/21 (3:30 pm). Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa. More details.
February Holidays
- Groundhog Day, Tuesday 2/2/21
- Super Bowl, Sunday 2/7/21 3:30 pm
- Chinese New Year, Friday 2/12/21
- Valentines Day, Sunday 2/14/21
- Presidents Day, Monday 2/15/21 (a national holiday)
- More Holidays
California Windsurfing is open all winter
This year California Windsurfing on the Lagoon is OPEN ALL WINTER including weekdays (except Mondays). They keep getting more & more kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and even a water bike … all of which are nice to ride in this calm pleasant “winter” weather. Call (650) 594-0335 or drop by to visit with Sue, the Windsurf Lady.
Month of February – Other many are CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of February – Nearby many are CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
MARCH 2021
Run-Bike-Walk Levee Pedway along O’Neal Slough (west side of Foster City)
Hiking & biking, along the San Francisco Bay Trail or Levee Pedway, is excellent this time of year. There is also a lot to do in the San Francisco Bay area. See Best Bay Area Events at hiddenSF.com for more details on those.
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Daylight Savings Time Begins, San Francisco Bay Area
Sunday 3/14/21. At 2:00 am turn your clocks forward 1 hour to 3:00 am. You will lose an hour.March Holidays
- Daylight Savings Starts, Sunday 3/14/21
- Saint Patrick’s Day, Wednesday 3/17/21
- March Equinox, Saturday 3/20/21
- Palm Sunday, Sunday 3/28/21
- Cesar Chavez Day, Wednesday 3/31/21
- Good Friday, Friday 4/2/21
- Easter Sunday, Sunday 4/4/21
- Tax Day, Thursday 4/15/21
- More Holidays
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: Now Open starting 2/24/21! February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. See all details.
California Windsurfing is open all winter
This year California Windsurfing on the Lagoon is OPEN ALL WINTER including weekdays (except Mondays). They keep getting more & more kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and even a water bike … all of which are nice to ride in this calm pleasant “winter” weather. Call (650) 594-0335 or drop by to visit with Sue, the Windsurf Lady.
Month of March – Other many are CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of March – Nearby many are CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
MARCH 2020 – PAST EVENTS
Run-Bike-Walk Levee Pedway along O’Neal Slough (west side of Foster City)
Hiking & biking, along the San Francisco Bay Trail or Levee Pedway, is excellent this time of year. There is also a lot to do in the San Francisco Bay area. See Best Bay Area Events at hiddenSF.com for more details on those.
Daylight Savings Time Begins, San Francisco Bay Area
Sunday 3/8/20. At 2:00 am turn your clocks forward 1 hour to 3:00 am. You will lose an hour.
March Holidays
- Daylight Savings Starts, Sunday 3/8/20
- Saint Patricks Day, Tuesday 3/17/20
- March Equinox, Thursday 3/19/20
- Cesar Chavez Day, Tuesday 3/31/20
- More Holidays
Laughter on the 23d Floor, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 3/12/20-3/29/20, Admission
One of Neil Simon’s funniest comedies. See more.
CSM Planetarium Activities, Bldg 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
- Friday 3/13/20, Incoming asteroids, comets & more … two planetarium shows, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Free.
First come first serve so be there early, especially for the first show; the doors or locked once the show begins. - Check planetarium information to confirm dates, times and other events.
St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday 3/17/19
March Madness College basketball playoffs on TV
The Games: Start 3/17/20 through 4/6/20
Final 4: Saturday 4/4/20
National Championship: Monday 4/6/20
NCAA brackets & schedule.
Laughter on the 23d Floor, Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City
Thu-Sun, 3/12/20-3/29/20, Admission
One of Neil Simon’s funniest comedies. See more.
CSM Planetarium Activities, Bldg 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
- Friday 3/13/20, Incoming asteroids, comets & more … two planetarium shows, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Free.
First come first serve so be there early, especially for the first show; the doors or locked once the show begins. - Check planetarium information to confirm dates, times and other events.
California Windsurfing is open all winter
This year California Windsurfing on the Lagoon is OPEN ALL WINTER including weekdays (except Mondays). They keep getting more & more kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats and even a water bike … all of which are nice to ride in this calm pleasant “winter” weather. Call (650) 594-0335 or drop by to visit with Sue, the Windsurf Lady.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start 1/27/20 12 am and the preseason games start Saturday 2/8/20. See all details.
Month of March – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of March – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
APRIL 2021
Though there are are not many big events in April, you can still enjoy the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports such as kayaking and Duffy Electric rentals that don’t get you wet.
More events are starting back up after a year of cancellations due to the coronovirus. However, always call ahead to check out the details before going. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
April Holidays
- Good Friday, Friday 4/2/21
- Easter Sunday, Sunday 4/4/21
- Tax Day, Thursday 4/15/21 (filing date for individuals extended to Monday 5/17/21. See IRS & CA for details . )
- More Holidays
March Madness College basketball playoffs on TV. See NCAA brackets & schedule and Final Four preview.
- Final 4: Saturday 4/3/21. No. 1 Baylor will take on No. 2 Houston (2:14 p.m. PT, CBS) and No. 1 Gonzaga will face UCLA (5:34 p.m. PT, CBS) in Indianapolis.
- National Championship: Monday 4/5/21 at 6 pm on CBS.
Month of April- Other many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of April – Nearby many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
APRIL 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Month of April – Other CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of April – Nearby CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
APRIL 2019 & 2020 PAST EVENTS
Though there are are not many big events in April, you can still enjoy the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports such as kayaking and Duffy Electric rentals that don’t get you wet.
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
April Holidays
- Tax Day, Wednesday 4/15/20(extended to Wednesday 7/15/20)
- Good Friday, Friday 4/10/20
- Easter Sunday, Sunday 4/12/20
- More Holidays
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays 4/3/19 – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
March Madness College basketball playoffs on TV
The Games: Start 3/19/19 through 4/8/19
Final 4: Saturday-Sunday 4/6/19-4/7/19
National Championship: Monday 4/8/19
NCAA brackets & schedule
March Madness College basketball playoffs on TV
National Championship: Monday 4/8/19 at 9:00 pm PT on CBS.
See details.
CSM Planetarium, Building 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
* Friday 4/12/19, Black Holes:The Other Side of Infinity Planetarium show. Free. There are two showings, one starting at 7:30 pm and one at 8:30 pm. Be there early or possibly miss getting a seat; the doors are locked once the show begins.
* Saturday 4/13/19, Jazz under the Stars … stargazing on the rooftop observatory, building 36 – 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Free.
* The Astronomical Society holds their monthly meeting in CSM’s planetarium each month. You’ll need to call for details.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 4/15/17, 11:30 am-2 pm, main meadow
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Easter Sunday from 11:30 am – 2 pm at the meadow near the recreation center in Leo J. Ryan Park.
NBA Playoffs Begin
The first round started Saturday, 4/13/19 See detailed schedules for all teams.
Golden Gate Warriors vs LA Clippers
Game 4: Sun, April 21 Golden State at LA, 3:30 ET, ABC. Golden State is ahead 2/1.
Game 5: Wed, April 24 LA at Golden State, TBD, TBD
*Game 6: Fri, April 26 Golden State at LA, TBD, TBD
*Game 7: Sun, April 28 LA at Golden State, TBD, TBD
Semifinals begin Monday 4/29/19 (with possible move up to 4/27/19), 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Conference Finals begin Tuesday 5/14/19 (with possible move up to 5/12/19), 6:00 pm
NBA Finals begin Thursday 5/30/19, 6:00 pm
NBA Finals Game 7 (if needed) Sunday 6/16/19
See TV schedule for more details.
Community Spaghetti Feed, Lagoon Room, Ryan Park Recreation Center
Thursday 4/26/18, 6 pm – 8 pm, $5 in advance or $10 at the door
Bring the kids to enjoy a community pasta feast plus musical entertainment and a raffle. Sponsored by the City’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and The Vibe Teen Center. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. See more details.
NBA Playoffs – Conference Semifinals
See TV schedule dates for times on all teams.
The Golden State Warriors are now in the second round vs the Houston Rockets after beating the LA Clippers by 4 to 2 in a hard fought first round.
*Game 1: Sun, 4/28/19, Rockets at Warriors, 12:30 pm PT.
*Game 2: Tue, 4/30/19, Rockets at Warriors, 7:30 pm PT
*Game 3: Sat 5/4/19, Warriors at Rockets, 5:30 pm PT
*Game 4: Mon 5/6/19, Warriors at Rockets, 6:30 pm PT
*Game 5: Wed 5/8/19, Rockets at Warriors, TBD if needed
*Game 6: Fri 5/10/19, Warriors at Rockets, TBD if needed
*Game 7: Sun 5/12/19, Rockets at Warriors, TBD if needed
The NBA Conference Finals are scheduled to begin Tuesday 5/14/19 6:00 pm PT with possible move up to 5/12/19.
The NBA Finals begin Thursday 5/30/19, 6:00 pm PT with the NBA Finals Game 7 scheduled for Sunday 6/16/19 if needed.
B25 Bomber such as flown in the famous 1942 Doolittle Raid
Dream Machines Show, Half Moon Bay Airport
Sunday 4/28/19, 10 am-4 pm, Admission
See an amazing array of old planes, cars, and machines in a fun and funky setting. Definitely check this out if you’ve never been before! It’s for a good cause too. See more.
Stanley Cup Hockey Playoffs 2019
4/11/18-6/19. See more details.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays 4/3/19 – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
College of San Mateo Softball & Baseball
CSM is only a few minutes from Foster City and has excellent sports teams, often ranking near the top of the state, and stadiums for watching them. April is a good time to see the womens softball team and mens baseball in action. See sports events calendar.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start in February. See all details at their extensive website.
Month of April – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of April – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
MAY 2021
More events are starting back up after a year of cancellations due to the coronovirus. However, always call ahead to check out the details before going. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
May Holidays
- Kentucky Derby, Saturday 5/1/21
- Cinco De Mayo, Wednesday 5/5/21
- Mothers Day, Sunday 5/9/21
- Preakness Stakes, Saturday 5/15/21
- Tax Day, Monday 5/17/21 for individuals. See IRS & CA for details . )
- Memorial Day, Monday 5/31/21
- More Holidays
Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana
Sunday, 5/30/21, all day, Free on TV
One of the most famous motor car racing events in the world. It’s a 500 mile race where top lap speeds can get over 226 mph (this is the record made in 1996, in 2017 the top speed for a full lap was over 226 mph). Other related events start Tuesday 5/18/21. See more details.
Month of May – Other many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of May – Nearby many are modified (directly double check the event itself for details)
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area.
MAY 2020 & 2019 PAST EVENTS
May is filled with good events to see and do and the weather is usually fantastic.
NBA Playoffs – Conference Semifinals
See TV schedule dates for times on all teams.
The Golden State Warriors are now in the second round vs the Houston Rockets after beating the LA Clippers by 4 to 2 in a hard fought first round.
*Game 3: Sat 5/4/19, Warriors at Rockets, 5:30 pm PT. Warriors are ahead 2/0.
*Game 4: Mon 5/6/19, Warriors at Rockets, 6:30 pm PT
*Game 5: Wed 5/8/19, Rockets at Warriors, TBD if needed
*Game 6: Fri 5/10/19, Warriors at Rockets, TBD if needed
*Game 7: Sun 5/12/19, Rockets at Warriors, TBD if needed
The NBA Conference Finals are scheduled to begin Tuesday 5/14/19 6:00 pm PT with possible move up to 5/12/19.
The NBA Finals begin Thursday 5/30/19, 6:00 pm PT with the NBA Finals Game 7 scheduled for Sunday 6/16/19 if needed.
The Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. Free on TV (NBC sports)
Saturday 5/4/19, 7:30-5:30 pm, 3:50 pm post time
4/27/19-5/4/19 is the biggest week of the year for horse racing culminating in what is known as the “fastest two minutes in sports.” The Kentucky Derby is the country’s premier race for 3-year old thoroughbreds (1-1/4 miles). See Derby week’s details.
May Holidays
- Kentucky Derby, Saturday 5/4/19
- Cinco de Mayo, Sunday 5/5/19
- Mothers Day, Sunday 5/12/19
- Harvey Milk Day, Wednesday 5/22/19
- Memorial Day, Monday 5/27/19
- More Holidays
Mama Mia (play), Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd
Thursday-Sunday, 5/9/19-5/26/19, Admission
Abba’s hits tell the hilarious story about a young woman’s search for her birth father.. See more.
CSM Planetarium, Building 36 College of San Mateo, San Mateo
* Friday 5/10/19, The Sky Tonight Planetarium show. Free. There are two showings, one starting at 7:30 pm and one at 8:30 pm. Be there early or possibly miss getting a seat; the doors are locked once the show begins.
* Saturday 5/11/19, Jazz under the Stars … stargazing on the rooftop observatory, building 36 – 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Free.
* The Astronomical Society holds their monthly meeting in CSM’s planetarium each month. You’ll need to call for details.
El Toro Sailboat Race, starts at the Boat Park /Dog Park, Foster City
Saturday 5/11/19, starts approximately 11 am, Free to watch.
Some two dozen sailors are expected to compete in this annual “Flight of the Bulls” El Toro Sailboat race. The 3-hour race starts at 11 am and traverses the length of the lagoon from Boat Park through Central Lake to Sea Cloud Park and back. See the El Toro club website.
Maker Faire, San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo
Friday-Sunday 5/17/19-5/19/19, Admission
A gathering of some 1,300 “makers” — do-it-yourself tech enthusiasts/crafters/tinkerers/hobbyists — who show what they have made and share what they have learned. We’ve never been and admission is a bit expensive; however, the event is apparently quite successful and interesting if you enjoy innovative ideas. See description and details.
Free Paper Shred & E-Waste Recycling Event, Foster City City Hall Parking Lot, 610 Foster City Blvd
Saturday 5/18/19, 9 am-1 pm
Free for Foster City residents! Proof of residency required. On-site e-waste recycling and secure shredding (MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x12″x15″) per household).
Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana
Sunday, 5/26/19, all day, Free on TV
One of the most famous motor car racing events in the world. It’s a 500 mile race where top lap speeds can get over 236 mph (this is the record made in 1996, in 2017 the top speed for a full lap was over 226 mph). Other related events start Saturday 5/11/19. See more details.
Memorial Day Monday 5/27/19
For good things to do just look around our website. The Bay area is blessed with hundreds of hidden gems which are open every day.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start in February. See all details at their extensive website.
Stanley Cup Hockey Playoffs 2019
4/11/18-6/19. See more details.
Stanley Cup Hockey Playoffs – Western Conference Final
The San Jose Sharks are playing the St Louis Blues from 5/11/19 through 5/23/19.
See more details.
The Golden State Warriors have now won the Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Milwaukee Bucks are still playing the Toronto Raptors (see TV schedule ) to determine the winner of the Eastern Conference. Here is the Finals Schedule:
- Game 1: Thu 5/30/19, Golden State at Milwaukee or Toronto, 6:00 pm PT.
- Game 2: Sun 6/2/19, Golden State at Milwaukee or Toronto, 5:00 pm PT.
- Game 3: Wed 6/5/19 Milwaukee or Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT.
- Game 4: Fri 6/7/19 Milwaukee or Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT.
- Game 5: Mon 6/10/19 Golden State at Milwaukee or Toronto, 5:00 pm PT, if needed.
- Game 6: Thu 6/13/19 Milwaukee or Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT, if needed.
- Game 7: Sun 6/16/19 Golden State at Milwaukee or Toronto, 6:00 pm PT, if needed.
May Holidays
- Harvey Milk Day, Wednesday 5/22/19
- Memorial Day, Monday 5/27/19
- More Holidays
Mama Mia (play), Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd
Thursday-Sunday, 5/9/19-5/26/19, Admission
Abba’s hits tell the hilarious story about a young woman’s search for her birth father.. See more.
Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana
Sunday, 5/26/19, all day, Free on TV
One of the most famous motor car racing events in the world. It’s a 500 mile race where top lap speeds can get over 236 mph (this is the record made in 1996, in 2017 the top speed for a full lap was over 226 mph). Other related events start Saturday 5/11/19. See more details.
Memorial Day Monday 5/27/19
For good things to do just look around our website. The Bay area is blessed with hundreds of hidden gems which are open every day.
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays 4/3/19 – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
College of San Mateo Softball & Baseball
CSM is only a few minutes from Foster City and has excellent sports teams, often ranking near the top of the state, and stadiums for watching them. April is a good time to see the womens softball team and mens baseball in action. See sports events calendar.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start in February. See all details at their extensive website.
Polynesian Festival! Entertainment includes Tahitian dancers at the band shell. Saturday 5/6/17.
Polynesian Festival, Leo Ryan Park Amphitheater, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Saturday 5/5/18, 10 am – 5 pm, FREE admission
Unique day of activities celebrating the Polynesian culture. There will be award-winning professional Polynesian dance performances, food booths, arts and crafts booths and sometimes even outrigger canoe rides by the Ho’okahi Pu’uwai Outrigger Canoe Club (with more than 100 members and headquartered in Foster City). See more.
Women’s and Men’s Track & Field State Championships, College of San Mateo, San Mateo
Fri-Sat, 5/15/15 – 5/16/15, 12:00 pm, Admission.
Junior College State Championships at CSM’s beautiful College Height’s Stadium overlooking Foster City and San Francisco Bay. Over 600 athletes from around the state will compete. Saturday is the main even, with opening ceremonies beginning at 1:25 pm.
The International One Meter (IOM) model sailboat 2015 World Championships will be held in the Foster City Lagoon.
2015 IOM World Championship Regatta, Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Friday-Sunday, 5/8/15 – 5/16/15, FREE Admission
The world championship for International One Metre (IOM) radio controlled yachts will be held in Foster City in 2015.
Month of May – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of May – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
MAY 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
Month of May – Other CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of May – Nearby CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
JUNE 2019 PAST EVENTS
The weather is usually fantastic in June and there is plenty to do in Foster City and around the Bay Area.
Biggest Little Airshow, Hiller Aviation Museum, in San Carlos immediately south of Foster City
Saturday 6/26/21, 10:30 am-12 pm. See details.
This is a good time to see the Museum along an aerial extravaganza including model helicopters, drones, quadrotors and more! The adjacent San Carlos Airport will be closed to regular air traffic from 10:30 am- 12 noon to allow realistic jet-powered and propeller-powered model aircraft to roll down the runway and into the sky! Event is included with the museum admission: $16/adult, $11 for seniors and youths ages 5-17. Capacity is limited. See more details.
The Golden State Warriors are playing the Toronto Raptors (see TV schedule ). Here is the Finals Schedule:
- Game 2: Sun 6/2/19, Golden State at Toronto, 5:00 pm PT. The Raptors are ahead 1/0.
- Game 3: Wed 6/5/19 Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT.
- Game 4: Fri 6/7/19 Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT.
- Game 5: Mon 6/10/19 Golden State at Toronto, 5:00 pm PT, if needed.
- Game 6: Thu 6/13/19 Toronto at Golden State, 6:00 pm PT, if needed.
- Game 7: Sun 6/16/19 Golden State at Toronto, 6:00 pm PT, if needed.
Belmont Stakes, Belmont, New York (outside of NYC)
Saturday, 6/8/19. Post time is approximately 3:45 PST. Free on TV.
The third and oldest leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown is the 1-1/2 mile Belmont Stakes.
Dragon boat race on the lagoon. See the drummer in front & steersman in back.
Novice Dragon Boat Race, Foster City Lagoon, Leo Ryan Park
Sunday, 6/9/19, from about 9:30 am-3 pm
A 1-day race focused on novice beginner teams and corporate teams. This is a way for you and your friends to participate in this unique sport. See Bay Area Dragons Club details.
San Mateo County Fair, County Fair Grounds, 2495 S Delaware St/E. 25th Ave, San Mateo
One week, Sat-Sun 6/8/19 – 6/16/19
There is a charge for admission and a charge for parking. Check the website for several special promotions.
A typical county fair (corn dogs, racing pigs, 4H farm animals, music, etc.) located almost next door to Foster City. Free entertainment comes with Fair admission. Special concerts play nightly (ads say “all concerts free with fair admission” but if you want reserved seats they are expensive).
There are over 175 booths at the Festival including 3 beer & wine stands and plenty of food stands.
cityFEST, Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd/Hillsdale, Foster City
Friday, 6/1/18, 5 pm – 11 pm; Sat, 6/2/18, 10 am – 11 pm; Sun, 6/3/18, 10 am – 7 pm.
FREE admission, $10 parking. CANCELLED FOR 2019.
Foster City’s biggest event formerly known as the Arts & Wine Festival. A local family-oriented event which includes a Carnival, Festival, and Live Entertainment. Over 175 booths, 20 different carnival rides and 40,000 attendees expected. See more.
Jazz Festival at College of San Mateo
Jazz on the Hill, College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Saturday 6/4/16 11 am- 6 pm, FREE admission. CANCELLED 2019.
Last year over 5000 attended this day-long community Jazz Festival near Foster City. It’s sponsored by the jazz station KCSM 91.1 FM and San Mateo Jr College. It’s free, the setting is beautiful, and there will be art & food vendors (note: one of the best Farmers Markets in the Bay Area is also open there from 9 am-1 pm). Last year over 5000 attended this event. See more details.
San Mateo SummerFest, B-Street from Tilton to 6th Ave, San Mateo, CA
Sat-Sun 6/18/16 – 6/19/16, 10 am-6 pm, FREE NOTHING IN 2019.
A seven-block-long street festival in Downtown San Mateo. Over 15,000 attendees last year. We attended last year and it was low key, not too crowded, and fun! See more.
June Holidays
- Summer Solstice, Friday 6/21/19
- Independence Day, Thursday 7/4/19
- More Holidays
Off The Grid Food Trucks, Ryan Park Rec Center Senior Wing parking lot
Wednesdays 4/3/19 – October, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy gourmet foods from many different food trucks every Wednesday evening, 5 pm – 9 pm, during the summer. Enjoy a change by eating dinner overlooking the beautiful Foster City Lagoon. See more details.
College of San Mateo Softball & Baseball
CSM is only a few minutes from Foster City and has excellent sports teams, often ranking near the top of the state, and stadiums for watching them. April is a good time to see the womens softball team and mens baseball in action. See sports events calendar.
Foster City Little League, Sea Cloud Park
Season: February – June
Watch a Little League game! Boys & girls ages 4-12 play at some of the nicest facilities in the SF Bay area including six baseball diamonds and an enclosed batting practice area. Practices start in February. See all details at their extensive website.
Month of June – Other
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of June – Nearby
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
JUNE 2020
Coronavirus social distancing has caused the cancellation of almost all Foster City events. However you can still look around our site, fostercityFUN.com, to find the many beautiful parks, trails and water sports here. Also check out our San Francisco Bay Area site hiddenSF.com for more beautiful places to visit; it will be much easier to get there now that traffic is less than usual. Keep well!
June Holidays
- Summer Solstice, Saturday 6/20/20
- Fathers Day, Sunday 6/21/20
- Independence Day (federal holiday observed), Friday 7/3/20
- Taxes Due, Wednesday 7/15/20
- More Holidays
Month of June – Other many CANCELLED
- Foster City Clubs – The City’s many social and service organizations are always running a variety of community events and meetings.
- Farmers Market – Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and Wednesdays 3 pm-7 pm, both year round. Metro Center, Foster City. Small, but it’s the only farmers market in town. The San Mateo College Farmers Market, located nearby at the College of San Mateo on Saturday mornings, is one of the best markets in the Bay Area.
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events in the San Francisco Bay area, many within 1/2 hour of Foster City.
Month of June – Nearby many CANCELLED
- College of San Mateo events: Include many collegiate sports such as football, cross country & women’s basketball and other activities such as the farmers market every Saturday and planetarium shows on second Fridays.
- Best SF Bay Area Events – A list of interesting events all around the San Francisco Bay area. There are some good ones!
