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Thursday, June 18

The Spirit of ’76: Reflecting on America’s 250th (Los Altos)
Thursday, June 18 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Los Altos History Museum
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this interactive exhibition at Los Altos History Museum explores America’s past, present, and future through national and local stories. Highlights include artifacts from the Bicentennial era, local connections to the Anza expedition, student ...
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, June 18 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday

Friday, June 19

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Saturday, June 20

TechFest: Maker’s Lab w/ Dancing Robots + 3D Printing (Mountain View)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $21.50*
*Kids 0-7 free, discounts available for youth, students, seniors, educators, and military
| Computer History Museum
TechFest: Maker's Lab w/ Dancing Robots + 3D Printing (Mountain View)
On June 20, CHM explores how inventors, makers, and artists use groundbreaking technology to expand the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Like all of CHM’s all-day TechFest events, Maker’s Lab features special activities and hands-on experiences for everyone, from tech enthusiasts to families with kids ...
“Kids Rock” 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)
Saturday, June 20 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
"Kids Rock" 2026 Music Festival in the Park (Redwood City)

Redwood City’s Kids Rock! returns with its kid-focused music series, packed with plenty of music, dancing, and non-stop fun. MC Andy-Z, the Master of Music and Play, will be your host, bringing an energetic, animated style to each show on Saturday June 20, July 18, ...Monthly

Free Bird Adoption + Toymaking Faire (Palo Alto)
Saturday, June 20 – 11:30 am - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for everyone!
| Museum of American Heritage
Free Bird Adoption + Toymaking Faire (Palo Alto)
Rescue birds are looking for their forever families! Come interact with birds and make a toy or two for the birds to play with! Mickaboo is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing companion birds who have been neglected, abused, injured or surrendered. Even if you’re not ...
Behind the Bark: Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill
Saturday, June 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: $4*
*Free for Museum members; included with museum admission
| San Mateo County History Museum
Behind the Bark: Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill
Behind the Bark: Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill Date: Saturday, June 20 Time: 1:00 PM Location: San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA Dive beneath the surface of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation at this captivating talk as part of the San Mateo ...

Friday, June 26

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, June 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Thursday, July 2

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 2 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday

Friday, July 3

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)
Friday, July 3 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Mateo County History Museum
History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum. Explore the museum housed in the 1910 County Courthouse; listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features a stained glass dome and mosaic tile floor. The History Museum is ...Monthly

Saturday, July 4

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area
Saturday, July 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
"Healthy Parks Healthy People": Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area

Enjoy a free, monthly outdoor walk on the first Saturday of every month as part of the “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” program. First Saturday Programs are introductory walking/physical activity programs that occur on the first Saturday of each month throughout the Bay Area. Please note that ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Free Lyft/Cab Rides Home (SF Bay Area) on 4th of July 2026
Free Lyft/Cab Rides Home (SF Bay Area) on 4th of July 2026
FREE SOBER RIDES Silva Injury Law Presents: Free Sober Rides Campaign. In an effort to reduce the risk of drinking and driving, we are proud to present free holiday ride-share rides for you! We care about our residents in Turlock, San Francisco, Modesto, and Merced, CA, and want ...

Sunday, July 5

Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Thursday, July 9

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 9 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday

Comedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula
Thursday, July 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hop Dogma Brewing Company
Comedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula

Every month, Comedy Sharks standup night features some of the Bay Area’s best comedians. Come on out and enjoy some laughs with your neighbors, hosted by Phil Griffiths & Hop Dogma Brewing Company. The show starts at 7:30 pm; seating is limited, so be sure to ...Monthly

Friday, July 10

20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)
Friday, July 10 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
20th Annual "Music on the Square" Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Music on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Friday

Saturday, July 11

2026 “Pub in the Park” Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Red Morton Park
2026 "Pub in the Park" Giant Inflatables + Summer Picnic Party (Redwood City)

While Redwood City’s summer event series celebrates 20 years, Pub in the Park is the young standout of the lineup–now nine years strong and a favorite gathering in Red Morton Park. Join us for four lively Saturdays filled with music, drinks, and a welcoming community ...

Colma Community Fair
Saturday, July 11 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Colma Community Center
Colma Community Fair
An outdoor fair with craft and food vendors, local businesses, live music, a kids zone, food trucks and more!

Sunday, July 12

Free 2026 Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival (July 12-13)
Sunday, July 12 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Palo Alto Art Center
Free 2026 Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival (July 12-13)
The vibrant world of ceramics and glass returns to the Bay Area this summer as the ACGA Clay & Glass Festival makes its much-anticipated return to the Palo Alto Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, 2025. Hosted by the Association of Clay and Glass ...
“Sunday Assembly” Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View
Sunday, July 12 – 10:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Masonic Lodge
"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

“Live Better, Help Often, Wonder More” is the motto for Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley (SASV), an international community movement that celebrates life. The radically inclusive SASV is a secular and service nonprofit that celebrates life, welcomes all people and supports everyone fulfilling their potential. It aims ...Monthly

Thursday, July 16

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
Thursday, July 16 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
| Courthouse Square
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)

20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday