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🌧️ Rainy Day · San Mateo

Rainy day things to do in San Mateo

Cozy, covered and dry: museums, theaters, cinemas, indoor play and classes for wet-weather days.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 33 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 5 events in San Mateo. Top picks:

  1. Bachata Couples Date Night Classes — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  2. Salsa Dance Classes in San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  3. Hip-Hop Dance Classes in San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  4. Argentine Tango Dance Classes in San Mateo — Sun, Oct 25, Motion Arts Center · San Mateo
  5. Full Moon Shamanic Drumming Circle + Cacao Ceremony — Sun, Oct 25, Tree of Life Healing Center for the Soul · San Mateo
👶 Kid-Friendly 5🍸 Adult Nightlife 2🆓 Free 1☀️ Hot Day 14💘 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 5 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

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Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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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
Filoli mansion - backyard view
Sun15Nov

JSTSTANCE - SAN MATEO

Sun, Nov 15 · All day San Mateo Event Center · San Mateo
☔ Rainy-day

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Mateo this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include 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), Argentine Tango 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 — 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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