Hi friends,
Here’s your pocket guide for the week! Below are fun, local, and family-friendly events happening around the Peninsula (and a few nearby). Tap the links, plan ahead, and let the doing begin.
🎡 Big Weekend Picks
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 📍 Downtown San Carlos
Family-friendly street festival with art booths, music, and food; easy stroller terrain.
💲 Free | Event Details
Fleet Week Air Show
Fri, Oct 10, 11:15 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍San Francisco Waterfront
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 📍San Francisco Waterfront
Although the U.S Navy and Blue Angels will NOT be part of Fleet Week, there will still be air shows that can be enjoyed by all (bring ear protection for kids!).
Secret tip: They do a full rehearsal on Thursday (today), which can be enjoyed from the Presidio Tunnel tops.
💲 Free viewing | Schedule & Info
🌙 Parent-Approved, Kid-Friendly Evenings
Filoli NightFall™ (Woodside)
Thu–Wed, Oct 9–15 (Evening entry windows)
Explore the gardens after dark with illuminated trails and a festive glow.
💲 Ticketed | Details & Tickets
Day of the Horse (Woodside)
Sun, Oct 12 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM | 📍 Woodside Town Center
Celebrate Woodside’s equestrian heritage with horse shows, carriage rides, crafts, and more. A fun community event for families and horse lovers alike.
👧 All ages | 💲 Free | Event Info
🐐 Nature & Animals
Corona Hill Family Bird Walk
Sat, Oct 11 | 8:00 AM | 📍 Randall Museum, San Francisco
Guided bird walk - see local wildlife up close and learn about Bay Area birds. This is a moderate/strenuous hike that includes a large staircase and some rocky terrain. Bring your own binoculars!
👧 Best for ages 8+ | 💲 $5, register in advance | Tickets
Palo Alto Pet Parade
Sat, Oct 11 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 📍 California Ave, Palo Alto
A community parade celebrating pets of all shapes and sizes - come watch or march with your furry friends!
👧 All ages | 💲 Free | Event Info
🚀 STEM & Museums
Maker Event at Schaberg Library
Sat, Oct 11 | 2:00–4:00 PM | 📍 Schaberg Library, Redwood City
Drop in to make, create, collaborate! The Makerspace and its available tools are open for you to create during these open hours.
👧 All ages | 💲 Free | Event Info
Family Science Saturday at CuriOdyssey
Sat, Oct 11 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | 📍 CuriOdyssey, San Mateo
Interactive experiments and science demos are perfect for curious kids.
👧 Best for ages 4+ | 💲 Included with museum admission | Event Details
Hiller Aviation Museum: Straw Rocket Workshop
Sun, Oct 12 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | 📍 San Carlos
Make and launch straw rockets in this quick, hands-on STEM workshop.
💲 Museum admission required | Event Page
📚 Storytime Corner
Redwood Shores Library – Toddler/Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 9 | 10:30 AM | 📍 Redwood City
Downtown Redwood City Library – Stories & Songs with Pam
Tue, Oct 14 | 11:30 AM | 📍 Redwood City
Burlingame Public Library – Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 15 | 10:30 AM | 📍 Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd
Burlingame Public Library – Baby & Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 9 | 10:00 AM | 📍 Main Library
Full calendars are available on the Redwood City Library and Burlingame Library websites.
🥕 Farmers’ Markets
San Mateo Farmers’ Market (College of San Mateo)
Sat, Oct 11 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Market Info
California Ave Farmers’ Market (Palo Alto)
Sun, Oct 12 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Market Info
That’s your lineup for the week!
If you attend any of these, hit reply and tell me what you loved (or didn’t). Your feedback helps shape future guides.
💛 Akriti
Parent Pocket Guide
P.S. Next week’s guide will include a few early fall picks - stay tuned!