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Things to do in San Mateo this weekend

Events, festivals, live music, family outings and nightlife in San Mateo, San Mateo County — updated every day.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 53 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 7 events in San Mateo, plus 1 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 — Sun, Oct 25, San Mateo Central Park Stage · San Mateo
  2. Bachata Couples Date Night Classes — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  3. Salsa Dance Classes in San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  4. Hip-Hop Dance Classes in San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  5. Pumpkin Spice Latte" Paint and Sip at Caffeinated Cowboy San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Caffeinated Cowboy · San Mateo
👶 Kid-Friendly 5🍸 Adult Nightlife 2🆓 Free 1☀️ Hot Day 14🌧️ Rainy Day 33💘 Date Night 10🎸 Live Music 4🎭 Theater & Dance 3🎨 Art & Museums 6🍜 Food & Drink 1🛍️ Markets & Shopping 2🎉 Festivals & Fairs 9🌲 Outdoors & Nature 2🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 13🤝 Community & Causes 23🧸 Family & Kids 5
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 7 picks

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Open Glass Terrarium Class - SF Bay Area
Tue27Oct

Open Glass Terrarium Class - SF Bay Area

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, 94401, San Francisco, US · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Women's Building - Front
Tue27Oct

Closed Eco-system Terrarium - NYC

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, 94401, San Francisco, US · San Mateo
Kokedama Class (San Jose) Tickets
Tue27Oct

Kokedama Class (San Jose) Tickets

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, 94401, San Francisco, US · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Fri30Oct

Trunk or Treat on 25th Ave!

Fri, Oct 30 · All day 168 W 25th Ave., San Mateo, CA, United States, California 94403 · San Mateo
🔭 Further out

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Opera House Tricolour
Sat7Nov

The Golden Era

Sat, Nov 7 · All day College of San Mateo Theatre · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$25.85–$108.55
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sat7Nov

Book Event - Emily Pickard

Sat, Nov 7 · All day San Mateo, California · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun15Nov

JSTSTANCE - SAN MATEO

Sun, Nov 15 · All day San Mateo Event Center · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Mateo

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

CuriOdyssey Coyote Point Recreation Area San Mateo, Ca April 13, 2016

CuriOdyssey

Wednesday–Sunday CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point · San Mateo
👶 Kid-friendlyPaid admission

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Mateo this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Stronger Together: CCL Youth Climate Rally 2026 (Sun, Oct 25), Bachata Couples Date Night Classes (Sun, Oct 25), Salsa Dance Classes in San Mateo (Sun, Oct 25), Hip-Hop Dance Classes in San Mateo (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Mateo?

Yes — 1 free events and activities are listed in San Mateo right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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