Can't make our event October 10, Bounce and Pick at ABC Tree Farms? Or want to go further afield for that quintessential pumpkin patch experience? Whether you're searching for the perfect carving pumpkin, looking to snap some seasonal family photos, or just craving a hot apple cider and a hayride, the Bay Area has plenty of pumpkin patches worth exploring. Here's a roundup of the best spots around the region for a perfect fall outing.

Top Pumpkin Patches in the Bay Area

1. Arata’s Pumpkin Farm — Half Moon Bay

Pro tip: Go early in the day (or on a weekday), especially in October when Half Moon Bay hosts its Pumpkin Festival.

2. Lemos Farm — Half Moon Bay

Tickets: Required for entry. Weekends sell out quickly, so book online in advance.

3. Pastorino Farms — Half Moon Bay

Fun tip: Stop at both Lemos and Pastorino in one trip—they’re walking distance apart!

4. Webb Ranch — Portola Valley

Parking and tickets: Parking is easy and free! Entry tickets required on weekends.

5. ABC Tree Farms Pumpkin Patch – San Mateo

Bonus: No need to plan a whole day. Entrance and parking are free; fee for inflatables.

6. Queen's Pumpkin Patch — Saratoga

Ideal for: A casual afternoon outing or playdate. Note it can get crowded on weekends.

Tips for Visiting Pumpkin Patches

The following article is a submission from a local business. 

Paige Hutcherson is the Marketing Director at La Petite Baleen Swim Schools. A Half Moon Bay native, she began working at La Petite Baleen as a swim teacher while attending Half Moon Bay High School. She is also the parent of three young children.

For many new parents, the idea of bringing a two-month-old into a swimming pool can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. What can a baby really learn in swim class? Is it too early? What will the parent be expected to do?

Infant swim is not about rushing babies to become independent swimmers. It is a gentle introduction to the water that gives babies and their caregivers time to explore, connect and learn together.

What Happens in an Infant Swim Class?

A caregiver joins the baby in a comfortably warm pool while a trained swim teacher guides the class through songs, games and developmentally appropriate activities.

Families may practice:

● Safe and comfortable ways to hold a baby in the water

● Breath-control cues

● Balance and buoyancy

● Supported back floating

● Reaching for and holding onto the pool wall

● Gentle submersions when the baby is ready

● Water-safety habits caregivers can continue outside of class

Every baby is different. A quality infant program should respond to each child’s comfort level and stage of development rather than pushing every baby through the same experience.

The Benefits Begin With Comfort and Connection

A positive relationship with water

Early, playful experiences can help water feel familiar. Babies learn through repetition, patternsand their relationships with trusted caregivers. Songs, predictable cues and gentle movement can create a foundation of comfort that future swim skills can build upon.

Dedicated bonding time

A swim class gives caregivers something increasingly rare: uninterrupted time to be fully present with their baby. Eye contact, touch, movement and shared play create a meaningful experience for both parent and child.

Movement and sensory exploration

Water gives babies a unique environment in which to move. They can experience buoyancy, gentle resistance, different body positions and the feeling of water on their skin. Supported movement in the pool also complements the physical exploration babies are already doing on land.

Confidence for caregivers

Parents are learning, too. Infant classes can help caregivers become more comfortable holding and moving with their baby in the water. They also provide opportunities to ask questions, practice close supervision and begin thinking about water safety before a baby becomes a fast-moving toddler.

Community for new parents

The early months of parenthood can sometimes feel isolating. A weekly parent-and-baby class offers a chance to meet families at a similar stage of life. Many lasting friendships and playgroups begin through a shared activity like swimming.

What Infant Swim Can and Cannot Do

Infant swim classes can build comfort, familiarity and positive routines, but no lesson can make a baby “drown-proof.” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is not currently evidence that classes for babies under age one reduce drowning risk. Parent-child water play can still be an enjoyable way to introduce babies to the pool and begin practicing good safety habits.

As children grow, swim lessons become one important layer of drowning prevention. They should always be combined with close supervision, barriers around home pools, properly fitted life jackets around natural bodies of water and adults who know CPR.

Water-Safety Habits to Begin Now

Families do not need to wait until their baby is older to create safer habits around water:

● Keep babies and young children within arm’s reach whenever they are in or near water, including bathtubs.

● Put phones and other distractions away while supervising.

● Empty buckets, bathtubs and small pools immediately after use.

● Use four-sided fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates around home pools.

● Choose a specific adult to serve as the “water watcher” during gatherings.

● Learn infant and child CPR.

These habits matter even after a child begins swimming independently. Swim lessons are one layer of protection, not a replacement for adult supervision.

A Special Place to Begin, Just Over the Hill

For San Mateo families, La Petite Baleen’s original Half Moon Bay school is a short trip over Highway 92.

La Petite Baleen began with its first baby class in a Half Moon Bay backyard pool in 1979. Its current Main Street school opened in 1985 and continues to offer an experience that feels closely connected to those roots.

The Half Moon Bay location has a 90-degree indoor pool and no more than three classes taking place at once. Its smaller, quieter setting can be especially welcoming for babies, first-time swim parents and children who are more comfortable in a less stimulating environment. Families are supported by experienced swim teachers, including team members who have been teaching children for decades.

A swim lesson can also become part of a memorable Coastside outing, with downtown Half Moon Bay, local parks and the beach nearby.

Free Infant Swim Lessons

La Petite Baleen created its Free Infant Swim program to encourage families to introduce their babies to the water early, experience the benefits together and begin building positive water-safety habits.

Babies ages 2 through 5 months receive free weekly lessons until they turn six months old. A $50 annual membership fee is required, and enrollment is subject to class availability. When the baby turns six months, the family may continue in the same class at the regular tuition rate.

Tuition begins automatically unless lessons are canceled before the promotion ends.

Families can learn more about the Free Infant Swim program and explore classes at the Half Moon Bay swim school.

The best first goal is not a perfect float or an independent swim. It is a baby who feels safe, supported and curious in the water, alongside a caregiver who feels more confident, too.

Bay Area Science Festival (Free) – San Francisco, October 17
Harvest Fair – St. Helena, October 17
Family Farm Day – Muir Beach, October 17
Halloween Extravaganza – South San Francisco, October 17
Improv Circus – Oakland, October 17
Harvest Festival (Free) – Berkeley, October 17
Hands on Art Festival (Free) – Sunnyvale, October 17
Spooky Times at Deer Hollow – Cupertino, October 17
Day on the Bay – Alviso, October 17
Pumpkin Festival – Half Moon Bay, October 17, 18
Great Big Boo Camp Night at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy, October 17-18
Big Bounce – Pleasanton, October 17-25
Fall Fest at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, October 17, 18, 24, 25
Boo at the Zoo – Oakland, October 17-November 1
Sunday Streets – San Francisco, October 18
California Discovery Trail Experience at Oakland Zoo – Oakland, October 18
Fall Family Day at Palo Alto Art Center (Free) – Palo Alto, October 18
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero – San Jose, October 22-25
Family Farm Campout – Muir Beach, October 23-24
Sunset Cinema: Coco (Free) – Santa Clara, October 23
Haunted Hangar – San Carlos, October 23-November 1
Sandcastle Classic – San Francisco, October 24
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, October 24
Halloween Magic at Gamble Garden – Palo Alto, October 24
Free Community Day at San Jose Museum of Art (Free) – San Jose, October 24
Día de los Muertos Celebration (Free) – Santa Cruz, October 24
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett, October 24 & 25
Alice in Wonderland – Sunnyvale, October 24 – November 8
The Rock and Roll Playhouse – Oakland, October 25
Family Day at the Garden – Fremont, October 25
Creepy Crawly Trick or Treat (Free) – Campbell, October 25
Math Festival (Free) – San Jose, October 25
Toddler Rave – Oakland, October 27
Yappy Hour – Santa Cruz, October 29
Spectacular Science Homeschool Day at Seymour Marine Discovery Center – Santa Cruz, October 30
26th Annual Halloween Hoopla (Free) – San Francisco, October 31
Halloween at the Boardwalk – Santa Cruz, October 31
Winnie the Pooh by Playful People – San Jose, October 30-November 1
Bluey’s Big Play – San Jose, October 30-November 1
Spooky Science at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, October 31

For a rundown of all the latest kid-friendly events on the Peninsula, check out Klabbit.

Free First Thursday at BAMPFA (Free) – Berkeley, October 1
Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, October 2
First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, October 2
Star Party (Free) – Portola Valley, October 2
Free First Friday at the Museum of Art and History (Free) – Santa Cruz, October 2
Zoppe Family Circus – Napa, October 2-12
African Arts Festival (Free) – San Francisco, October 3
Very First Concerts (Free) – San Francisco, Palo Alto, October 3
Planetarium Shows – Cupertino, October 3, 10, 17, 24
Tricycle Music Fest (Free) – San Francisco, October 3, 10, 18, 24
Mid Autumn Dance Festival – San Francisco, October 4
Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley, October 4
Crowden Community Music Day (Free)– Berkeley, October 4
Japanese Cultural Festival (Free) – Millbrae, October 4
Opera for Families – Palo Alto, October 4
Pet Pony Day (Free) – Palo Alto, October 4
Star Party at Hidden Villa (Free) – Los Altos Hills, October 4
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Free) – Sunnyvale, October 4
Fleet Week – San Francisco, October 4-12
Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills, October 4, 10, 11, 18
The Golden Gate Reading Club – San Francisco, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Storytime at the Foster Museum – Palo Alto, October 4, 18, 25
Fleet Week at the USS Hornet – Alameda, October 9
Creepy Carrots by Peninsula Youth Theatre – Mountain View, October 9, 10
Jack and the Beanstalk by Fantasy Forum – Walnut Creek, October 9-11
Live on Larkin (Free) – San Francisco, October 10
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, October 10
ZooKids – Oakland, October 10
Día de los Muertos with Cascada de Flores (Free) – Berkeley, October 10
Roundtable Reading – Berkeley, October 10
Harvest Fair – Dublin, October 10
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, October 10
Tarantula Fest – Morgan Hill, October 10
Bake & Gather – Santa Cruz, October 10
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, October 10
Day of the Horse – Woodside, October 10, 11
Italian Heritage Festival – San Francisco, October 11
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito, October 11, 25
Andy Z’s Fall Harvest Jam – Palo Alto, October 15
Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero – Oakland, October 15-18
Sundown Cinema: Beetlejuice (Free) – San Francisco, October 16
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover at Cal Academy – San Francisco, October 16

For a rundown of all the latest kid-friendly events on the Peninsula, check out Klabbit.

Santa Cruz County Fair – Watsonville, September 16-20
Family Farm Campout – Muir Beach, September 18-19
Starlight Movies In The Park: Jurassic Park (Free) – Alameda, September 18
Pinocchio Kids Spectacular – San Francisco, September 19
Family Art Making at the de Young – San Francisco, September 19
SF Jazz Family Matinees – San Francisco, September 19
Cosmic Camp-In at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, September 19
Children’s Book Festival – Oakland, September 19
Model Railroad Show – Walnut Creek, September 19, 20
Open Cockpit Day – Oakland, September 20
Yappy Hour – Santa Cruz, September 24
Sundown Cinema: School of Rock (Free) – San Francisco, September 25
Port of Oakland Harbor Tours (Free) – Oakland, September 25
Maker Faire – Vallejo, September 25-27
Shrek Jr by Playful People – San Jose, September 25-October 4
The Great Big Boo at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy, September 24-November 1
Bluey’s Big Play – San Francisco, September 26
Engineering Day at the Exploratorium – San Francisco, September 26
Viva Kick-off Party – San Francisco, September 26
Family Farm Day – Muir Beach, September 26
Habitot Day of Play (Free) – Berkeley, September 26
Harvest History Festival (Free) – Mountain View, September 26
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – San Jose, September 26
Fiesta en la Playa – Santa Cruz, September 26, 27
Dragons Love Tacos by PLAY Theater Company – San Francisco, September 26-October 18

For a rundown of all the latest kid-friendly events on the Peninsula, check out Klabbit.

Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, September 4
First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, September 4
Free First Friday at the Museum of Science and History (Free) – Santa Cruz, September 4
Sunset Fridays at the Zoo – San Francisco, September 4, 11, 18
Opening Day Celebration: Día de los Muertos – Santa Rosa, September 5
Fun on the Farm – San Ramon, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Scottish Highlands Gathering and Games – Pleasanton, September 5, 6
Belmont Greek Festival – Belmont, September 5, 6
First Sundays at OMCA (Free) – Oakland, September 6
Free First Sundays at NUMU (Free) – Los Gatos, September 6
Five Dollar Day at the Lawrence – Berkeley, September 7
Cats Junior The Musical – Palo Alto, September 9-27
Family Campout – Burlingame, September 11
Star Party at Hidden Villa – Los Altos Hills, September 11
Boardwalk Fall Campout – Santa Cruz, September 11-12
Community Open House at The Empress of China (Free) – San Francisco, September 12
Free Day at the Schulz Museum (Free) – Santa Rosa, September 12
Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, September 12
Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House – Crockett, September 12
Family Day at Museum on Main (Free) – Pleasanton, September 12
Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, September 12
2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, September 12
The Physics Show – Los Altos Hill, September 12-20
California Discovery Trail Experience at Oakland Zoo – Oakland, September 13
Junior Zoo Keeper Experience – Walnut Creek, September 13
Fiesta Patrias (Free) – Redwood City, September 13
Viva Calle (Free) – San Jose, September 13
Weekend Farm Tours at Hidden Villa – Los Alto Hills, September 13, 19, 20
Niles Canyon Railroad Steam Train Rides – Sunol, September 13, 20
Marine Science Sunday – Sausalito, September 13, 27
Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills, September 13, 19, 20

By Crystal Tilton, President & CEO of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce

On Sunday, August 2, a major fire tore through a residential complex in Foster City. Dozens of households were displaced, including older adults and families with children. Early reports indicated that approximately 51 units were affected, along with an unknown number of vehicles.

If you have been wondering what you can do, this guide provides a roundup of community-organized efforts underway now. Details are changing quickly, so please review dates and instructions carefully before donating or volunteering.

If You Were Displaced - or Know Someone Who Was

Emergency assistance and Red Cross support

The American Red Cross is coordinating emergency assistance and connecting affected households with available resources. Because intake locations and schedules may change and are being shared directly with affected residents, please contact the Red Cross for current information rather than arriving at a location without confirmation.

Red Cross contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS

Needs Request Form

Displaced residents can use the Chamber’s Needs Request Form to list clothing, furniture, household goods, school supplies, and other items they need. Organizers will compare those requests with community offers and coordinate matches when possible.

https://forms.gle/oSifdDhHmU5nQdjE9

Free gift cards from Chez Xue

Chez Xue has announced gift-card support for affected households. Residents should review the restaurant’s instructions and eligibility requirements directly, as deadlines and verification requirements may apply.

chezxue.com/fireresponse

Free clothing and essentials through the Hillsdale Community Closet

The Hillsdale High School Community Closet is offering clothing and essential items to displaced residents of all ages, including adults and families. Availability may change based on donations and demand.

Ways to Help This Week

1. Offer items - but keep them with you for now

Community members have generously offered furniture, clothing, household goods, toys, and other essentials. To keep the effort organized and avoid unnecessary storage or duplicate donations, please follow this process:

• Complete the donation offer form and list only items you can hold until a match is confirmed.
• If you already submitted items through the Foster City Buy Nothing donation form, do not enter the same items again. The lists are being coordinated, and duplicate entries slow the matching process.
• Keep all offered items at home until a volunteer contacts you with pickup, drop-off, or delivery instructions.

https://forms.gle/NqVFbdmupTZCHaCt9

2. Volunteer with matching, collection, and distribution

Volunteers may be needed to compare resident requests with available donations, contact donors, organize items by household, and assist with collection and distribution. Specific times and locations will be shared as plans are confirmed.

To volunteer, contact the Foster City Chamber of Commerce at info@fostercitychamber.com and include your availability and the type of help you can provide. You can also follow the Facebook page for the latest updates.

3. Donate clothing and essentials to the Hillsdale Community Closet

The Hillsdale High School Community Closet is a student-led effort addressing resource insecurity. It is supporting both back-to-school needs and fire-relief needs. Before making a trip, check its current schedule and most-needed-items list, as information may change.

Location: Hillsdale High School, Alameda parking lot entrance off Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo

Updates: @hhs_community_closet on Instagram

Commonly requested items: New or gently used clothing in all sizes, toiletries, hygiene products, new socks, new underwear, and school supplies

4. Give financial support

A GoFundMe has been established to support residents displaced by the fire. The Chamber is committed to ensuring that 100% of the funds raised directly benefit affected residents.

The Chamber met with the American Red Cross to discuss distribution options. The Red Cross generously offered to accept the donation, but it could not dedicate 100% of the funds exclusively to residents displaced by this specific incident. Because the Chamber made a direct commitment to donors, it is working with experienced nonprofit partners, including Samaritan House and St. Vincent de Paul, to identify the best organization to verify needs and administer assistance fairly. If necessary, the Foster City Chamber Foundation will oversee distribution directly to verified residents.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-foster-city-families-after-fire

5. Restaurant and business owners: donate gift cards

Businesses interested in donating gift cards can contact the Foster City Chamber of Commerce. Gift cards will be coordinated for distribution to verified affected residents. Chez Xue has also offered meals to local firefighters working the Sea Spray fire response.

Please note: Information is changing rapidly as response and recovery efforts continue. Please confirm current details before traveling to a site, dropping off donations, or sharing location information publicly.

Foster City and San Mateo have shown up with extraordinary generosity. Whether you can give an afternoon, a bag of clothing, a gift card, or a financial contribution, your support can make a meaningful difference for a family rebuilding after this fire.

Have an update or correction? Please contact the Foster City Chamber of Commerce so this guide can be revised as information changes.

Summer is sizzling out and pretty soon it will be back-to-school for many of us. We will see that dreaded influx of traffic on the streets and around schools in the morning and afternoon. It's important we remain calm, slow down, and remain focused while driving around the town.

Here's a pop quiz to test your knowledge of traffic safety - back-to-school edition:

1) What is the speed limit around most schools in the City of San Mateo?

a) 10 mph

b) 15 mph

c) 20 mph

d) 25 mph

2) How many feet must you park AWAY from the approach side of a crosswalk?

a) Not in the red paint only. It's fair game otherwise.

b) Not in the red paint. 10 feet if there's no red paint.

c) Not in the red paint. 15 feet if there's no red paint.

d) Not in the red paint. 20 feet if there's no red paint.

3) You're on a typical two way street in San Mateo. When is it legal to pass a stopped school bus flashing with red lights?

a) After all the children have safely crossed the street.

b) If you slow down and yield to any pedestrians.

c) As long as you are driving in the opposite direction of the bus.

d) Only after the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

4) What is the penalty if you fail to stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

a) 3 points

b) $1000 fine

c) suspension of driver's license for a year

d) a day in jail

5) Which of the following is a recommended practice for parents during morning drop-off?

a) Double-park briefly to let the child out quickly.

b) Have children exit the vehicle on the curbside only.

c) U-turn in the middle of the block after drop-off.

d) Let children out in the middle of the street if traffic is stopped.

Answers and explanations:

1) It's a trick question. It's both b) 15 mph and d) 25 mph. Within 500 feet of schools, the speed limit is 15 mph. Within 500-1,000 feet, the speed limit is 25 mph. Source: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4715/Slow-for-Students

2) This is in regards to California's AB413 Daylighting Law that has been in effect since Jan 1, 2025. The answer is d) Not in the red paint. 20 feet, if there's no red paint. 20 feet is about the length of 1 large car. The kicker is that the crosswalk doesn't have to be painted. Source: https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4844/AB-413---Daylighting-Law

3) The answer is d) Only after the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted. You always stop for a school bus with flashing red lights! You are exempt from stopping if you are the oncoming traffic side with a physically divided barrier or multi-lane highways (2+ lanes in each direction). Source: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road-cont1/

4) The penalty is hefty! The answer is both b) $1000 and c) suspension of driver's license for a year. Source: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/laws-and-rules-of-the-road-cont1/

5) Even when you're crunched for time, b) Have children exit the vehicle on the curbside only. Our priority should be the safety of the children over making that work meeting on time. Give yourself an extra 5 or 10 minutes. Source: https://cottagegrove.smfcsd.net/for-parents/drop-off-pick-up

Whether you're driving, walking, or biking, have a safe back-to-school return!

For a rundown of all the latest kid-friendly events on the Peninsula, check out Klabbit.

Space Week Festival – Oakland, August 1, 2

Summer Camp Night at Gilroy Gardens – Gilroy, August 1-2

Sundown Cinema: Barbie (Free) – San Francisco, August 2

Free First Sundays at NUMU (Free) – Los Gatos, August 2

Storytime with Anna at the Foster Museum (Free) – Palo Alto, August 2, 16

Cal Sailing Open House (Free) – Berkeley, August 2, 30

Bubble Show with Mike the Bubble Man (Free) – Sausalito, August 5

Bubble Bonanza – San Carlos, August 5, 30

Big Bubble Show (Free) – South San Francisco, August 6

California Discovery Trail Experience at Oakland Zoo – Oakland, August 6

Eddie Madril (Free) – San Francisco, August 7

Magic Show with Perry Yan (Free) – South San Francisco, August 7

First Friday at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, August 7

Free First Friday at the San Mateo County History Museum (Free) – Redwood City, August 7

San Jose Giants Fireworks Night – San Jose, August 7, 14, 28

Family Nature Adventures – Oakland, August 8

Summer Sleepover at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, August 8

Second Saturday at Gamble Garden (Free) – Palo Alto, August 8

2nd Saturdays on the Farm (Free) – Watsonville, August 8

Caterpillar Puppets (Free) – San Francisco, August 14

Port of Oakland Harbor Tours (Free) – Oakland, August 14

Outdoor Movie Night: Hoppers (Free) – Hayward, August 14

Sunset Cinema: Superman (Free) – Santa Clara, August 14

KidStock (Free) – Mountain View, August 15

Junior Zookeeper Experience – Walnut Creek, August 16

Santa Clara County Fair – San Jose, August 19-23

Truckloads of Fun (Free) – Mill Valley, August 21

Brick Blast: LEGO Fan Collection – Santa Clara, August 22

Sunday Streets – San Francisco, August 23

My Neighbor Totoro – Berkeley, August 23

Puppet Fair Weekend at Children’s Fairyland – Oakland, August 29, 30

Weekend Farm Tour – Los Altos Hills, August 29, 30

Little Treasures: Play, Shop, Swap – San Jose, August 30

Marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Fourth of July this year is extra special, and communities across the Peninsula are pulling out all the stops with patriotic parades, family festivals, live music, and spectacular evening shows. Check out some of the family-friendly events happening up and down the Peninsula on July 4.

Half Moon Bay Ol’‑Fashioned Fourth of July Parade & Festival

South San Francisco America 250 Parade & Picnic

Millbrae July 4th Beats, Brews, and Vines Foster City Fourth of July Celebration & Dog Parade

San Mateo – 4th in the Park

Redwood City's 4th of July Parade, Festival, Concert, & Fireworks

An Old-Fashioned Fourth at the San Mateo County History Museum Menlo Park Fourth of July Community Parade, Picnic & Circus Palo Alto 4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival

Mountain View Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

For even more events and details, see: https://www.rwcpulse.com/ae/2026/06/25/americas-250th-birthday-a-guide-to-fourth-of-july-events-on-the-peninsula-and-beyond/