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☀️ Hot Day · San Mateo

Things to do in San Mateo when it’s hot

Beat the heat: beaches, water, shade, foggy-coast escapes and blissfully air-conditioned indoor picks.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 14 listings

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  1. Thriller" Dance All Levels Workshop! — Sat, Oct 24, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  2. Open Glass Terrarium Class - SF Bay Area — Tue, Oct 27, Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, 94401, San Francisco, US · San Mateo
  3. Kokedama Class (San Jose) Tickets — Tue, Oct 27, Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, 94401, San Francisco, US · San Mateo
  4. Get Wrapped Up in Green: Kokedama-Making Workshop — Tue, Oct 27, 346 North Ellsworth Ave · San Mateo
  5. 10 Off: Oceánica Ballet 2026 (San Mateo) — Sun, Nov 1, College of San Mateo Theatre · San Mateo
👶 Kid-Friendly 5🍸 Adult Nightlife 2🆓 Free 1🌧️ 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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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
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
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Mateo this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Thriller" Dance All Levels Workshop! (Sat, Oct 24), Open Glass Terrarium Class - SF Bay Area (Tue, Oct 27), Kokedama Class (San Jose) Tickets (Tue, Oct 27), Get Wrapped Up in Green: Kokedama-Making Workshop (Tue, Oct 27). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Mateo?

Yes — 0 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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