Storytime, kids' parties, matinees, and family festivals. Events marked “For kids” are made for children; “Kid-friendly” ones are for everyone and good with kids along.
Redwood City Public Library (Downtown) · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Stop by the downtown library on Halloween for spooky crafts in the Family Place, the children's area. Drop in any time; the craft supplies last until they run out.
Redwood City Public Library (Downtown) · 1044 Middlefield Rd
Circus-themed stories for kids at the downtown library, the same week the Zoppé family circus raises its big top in the library parking lot.
Big Top in the Redwood City Library parking lot, 1044 Middlefield Rd
A one-ring Italian circus in a 500-seat tent with a live band, back for its 19th Redwood City run. Tickets are required and prices rise as the run goes on.
San Mateo County History Museum · 2200 Broadway
The museum opens its new Taube Family Carriage House and unveils new exhibits with a ribbon cutting, music on Courthouse Square, kids' crafts, and pop-up talks.
San Mateo County History Museum · 2200 Broadway
A large free celebration on Courthouse Square with community altars, marigolds, sugar skull workshops, Catrinas, a procession, and food. This year's theme is Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Redwood City Public Library (Downtown) · 1044 Middlefield Rd
A Saturday afternoon of dinosaurs for kids at the downtown library, with the Jurassic Jabber show. The Zoppé circus has afternoon shows next door the same day.
Fox Theatre · 2221 Broadway
Tchaikovsky's holiday ballet retold through hip-hop dance.
Fireside Books & More · 2421 Broadway
Our weekly Children's Storytime, for kids of all ages. Featuring readers from the staff at Las Lomitas Elementary School.
San Mateo County History Museum · 2200 Broadway
Free admission on the first Friday of each month to the museum in the 1910 courthouse.
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway
The city's free Friday concert series on Courthouse Square. The 2026 season, its 20th, ran May 29 to Sept 4.
Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway
Free outdoor double features every Thursday in summer: a kids' film at 6 and a recent-release feature at 8:30. The 2026 season ran June 4 to Sept 3.
Game Kastle · 340 Walnut St
Weekly Pokémon TCG league night for players to battle and trade.