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Have a bountiful citrus tree, fragrant herb garden or other backyard produce? Help Each Green Corner reach our goal of gleaning 1,000 lbs of produce from San Carlos gardens during Week of the Family for donation to Second Harvest and Samaritan House! San Carlos-based non-profit Each Green Corner will provide trained volunteers to harvest per your instructions on location and amount, or can pick up pre-harvested produce.

We look forward to this every year and it brings in a TON of citrus and other fruit for our food bank partners: Samaritan House and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. The Backyard Harvesting volunteer day on the 27th will be volunteers joining us in the Tierra Linda parking lot to receive instructions for either picking up fruit donations pre-harvested by our residential donors, or going out and harvesting from donors trees!

Target Audience: Everyone

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The 4th Annual PTA & SCEF Read-A-Thon is a fun two-week event (January 17-31) that encourages the love of reading and directly involves students in raising funds to support their school’s PTA through SCEF, the San Carlos Education Foundation.​

Target Audience: Students in the San Carlos School District

Central Middle School, Mustang Hall, 828 Chestnut Street



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San Carlos Children's Theater presents The Little Mermaid JR.. The cast is made up of students from San Carlos Middle and Upper Elementary schools. Click the above link for more info.

There are four performances:

• January 19 - 7:00 PM
• January 20 - 1:00 PM
• January 20 - 7:00 PM
• January 21 - 1:00 PM

Target Audience: All ages

Clocktower Music, 676 Laurel Street



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Please join us as Clock Tower Music for open mic night. Singers, musicians, magicians, all are welcome. Solos, Duets or Trios are welcome to perform. We will provide Karaoke for those who want to sing. If you play an instrument you are also welcome to perform.

Target Audience: Ages 9 through adult

Museum of San Carlos History, 533 Laurel Street


Enjoy a leisurely walk through the downtown area as you search for items in the windows of local merchants listed on the Scavenger Hunt Sheet. Your entire family will share in the fun as you scan windows seeking the hunt objects. The hunt begins at the museum between 10:00 AM. and noon. A list of rules and a hunt sheet will be given to each family prior to the start. Prizes will be awarded to families with the most correct answers. Three lucky winners will receive gift certificates to the Reading Bug! Winners will be posted on this web site.

Note: This is at the same location and time as the Family Fire Station 13 Tour.

Target Audience: Families with children 3 to 14

Fire Station 13, 525 Laurel Street

Calling all junior fire fighters and kids of all ages! Join the fun as we tour Fire Station 13 and get close to the firetrucks and the community helpers who keep us safe!

Note: This is at the same location and time as the Family Scavenger Hunt.

Target Audience: Ideal for young children and kids of all ages!

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Since its inception in 1999, the Week of the Family Committee has designated the Monday of the week as a time reserved for families to stay at home and do something specifically with their family. It is hoped that reserving a set time each week for family time will become habit-forming. To show their support, when the event is not on a holiday, San Carlos principals have historically declared Monday, as a "No Homework" night.

Family Activity Day is for everyone. You are encouraged to “adopt” friends and neighbors who would enjoy an evening of family activities.

Ideas for things to do as a family:

• Play board or card games
• Get out the family photo album
• Make up a play or story
• Make dinner—everyone contributes a dish
• Make a family calendar
• Read a book aloud (book lists are available at the library)
• Write letters to grandparents or other family members
• Draw or paint a picture
• Learn how to use a compass
• Pull out your old records, tapes, CDs, then listen to and discuss music
• Tell stories from your family history
• Go to the library
• Bake bread
• Start a family journal
• Sing

Target Audience: All San Carlos Families

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

Come along on an imaginary adventure for Family Storytime. Hear new stories, sing songs, and learn wiggles that the whole family can enjoy together. Songs and stories are best suited for toddlers and preschoolers. Capacity limits may apply.

Target Audience: Preschoolers (0-5 years old)

One Life Counseling, 1033 Laurel Street

Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It also can buy you time in case of accidental Fentanyl Poisoning. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose , what to do and how you can save a life. Narcan is like having a fire extinguisher in the house. You do not want to have to use it but if you do it could save your life. Learn how to administer Narcan and take home kits for your medicine kit.

Target Audience: Adults, Teens, Everyone

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street



Join our introductory class on File Management and Cloud Storage to gain valuable skills in organizing and securing your digital files efficiently. For Windows computer users, we'll guide you through the essentials of file management, including creating and renaming folders to keep your files organized. Learn the art of copying and pasting files and folders, making shortcuts for quick access, and streamlining your digital workspace.

In the realm of Cloud Storage, explore three prominent platforms: Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Discover how to upload, store, and organize your files in the cloud, ensuring access from any device, anywhere. Learn about sharing files and collaboration features that simplify working with others.

By the end of this class, you'll be adept at managing your files on your Windows computer and harnessing the power of popular cloud storage services. Streamline your digital life, improve productivity, and ensure the safety of your important documents. Don't miss this opportunity to master file management and leverage the convenience of cloud storage solutions.

Target Audience: Seniors

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar Street

Join us and meet the Sequoia High School's FIRST Tech Challenge robot for the 2023/24 season. Ask the team questions and get to operate the robot. This robot even does a pull-up and other fun tricks!

Target Audience: Pre-K through elementary school

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

The folk-rock music of the mid-60s San Francisco scene included an exciting visual counterpoint: the colorful and trippy designs used to advertise musical line-ups at local venues. The posters themselves became a celebrated art form and the era is remembered not just for its psychedelic sounds but also for these fascinating and often confounding images. Join Russ Bertetta and Rodney Paul as they discuss the Big Five in a presentation that will take you on walk through the musical and artistic memory lanes that defined an era.

Target Audience: All ages, music lovers, art lovers

San Carlos Elms, 707 Elm Street


Calling all Middle School kids! Come down with your family and spend an afternoon with the residents of The Elms. Many fun activities include making Valentines cards for The Veterans Hospital, reading or playing games with the residents, and making lunches for the homeless. Feel free to bring your favorite short story to read.

Target Audience: San Carlos Middle School Students

Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road


On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, San Carlos residents (with valid ID/proof of residency) can enjoy complimentary admission to the Hiller Aviation Museum. From 3 PM to 4 PM, we will host a drop in session of our Helicopter Adventure program (included with admission). Participants build and fly their own paper helicopters and climb aboard the cockpit of a helicopter!

Target audience: Elementary age for Helicopter Adventure. All ages for free admission.

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street



Centered around parent/caregiver-child interactions, this storytime is for newborns and babies up to 18 months old. Please join us for rhymes, lap bounces, singing, and a story.

Capacity limits may apply.

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

Discover a world of innovation at our library's Maker Mingle, where you can unleash your creativity with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing, Virtual Reality, sewing, button making, and much more!
This program is part of Power Up…

Blue Oak Brewing Company, 815 Cherry Lane


Join your San Carlos neighbors for a unique experience at Blue Oak Brewing Company on January 26, 2024, between 5-8 pm for Family Night. Where you can sip on great beer and partake in a delicious meal from Brazuca Grill Foodtruck, serving authentic Brazilian cuisine. Cornhole and table games will also be available, along with a photographer to capture your memories. All Blue Oak flights will be discounted to $16, and select 4-Packs will be 4$ off for carry-outs. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, this event is perfect for everyone; including the family dog. It’s always a celebration when we bring small-family businesses and local families together!

Target Audience: Family Friendly, Adults (21+), Dog Friendly

The Alexandria, 835 Industrial Road


Register Please register by January 20 to reserve your seats!
Teams will be limited to 5 people. You can come with a team or you can become part of a team when you arrive. Our fantastic emcee, Matt, will be returning again this year. We encourage you to invite family, friends, and neighbors (trivia buffs or not!) to this fun and engaging community game night in San Carlos. Come early and pick up something to eat and/or drink from the food trucks or the Generator Bar. We look forward to another great event this year.

Target Audience: Adults who enjoy trivia

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street
2nd Floor Community Rooms


Come enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends. Play a variety of board and card games that are fun, competitive and educational in nature. We have over 100 games! Local board game players will loan their personal games for play, plus teach and coordinate game playing. Bring games from home to share as well. Gator Games of San Mateo has donated a number of games that will be given out as prizes throughout the evening. (Gator Games discount coupons will be available to those in attendance.)

Note: This is at the same location and time as the City-wide Roshambo Finals.

Target Audience: Game players 4 and up. Most games targeted at 10 year olds and up.

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street
2nd Floor Community Rooms

We are having our annual San Carlos City-Wide Roshambo Contest (Rock, Paper, Scissors), with finals during Family Game Night. The event started in 2012. Both "at-large" finalists and school champions will participate in the finals. Prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in participating in the "at-large" division just come along to Family Game Night and sign-up. Everyone can play -- Kindergarten and above.

Official Week of the Family Roshambo Rules:

1. You and your opponent make a fist with one hand and tap it three times on the fist of the other hand (or another hard surface).
2. You and your opponent should both count the strokes out loud.
3. On the third tap you and your opponent should both make or “throw” your characterizations of either ROCK, PAPER, or SCISSORS very distinctly, at the exact same time, so there is absolutely no mistake what you threw.
4. Winner is awarded 1 point for the winning throw. (Rock dulls/beats scissors, paper covers/beats rock, scissors cuts/beats paper.)
5. If you and your opponent “throw” the same character, no points are awarded--try again.
6. A player must win two out of three throws to win a game and two games to win the match.

Note: This is at the same location and time as the Family Game Night.

Target Audience: Open to all ages

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar Street

Please join the Cupid Crew at Arbor Bay School in making valentines for members of local groups including the Sequoia Villagers and residents of the San Carlos Elms. Or make cards for your family and friends! We have plenty of art supplies or bring your own! This is a terrific way to brighten the day of community members and your loved ones too! Each card is sure to bring a BIG smile, because you care!

Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate! Ideal for toddlers, teens and seniors!

Arbor Bay School, 1017 Cedar Street

Learning Home Volunteers is sponsoring this event. Make some playdough with us! We will provide all the materials, you provide the labor. And you get to keep your playdough when you leave.

Target Audience: Children of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult.

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

It's San Carlos Week of the Family! Join us for a special bilingual Hindi and English storytime the whole family will love. Open to families with children of all ages who will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along.

Target Audience: Preschoolers (0-5 years old)

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

Our Maker Spotlight includes drop-in 3D printing, where you can print your own figurine from a menu of options. We will do also quick demos on the machine and show you how to browse, select, download, and slice other 3D printables using free online resources. In addition, you can participate in one or more of our fun, staff-lead maker activities that changes each week!

Target Audience: All ages

Central Middle School, 757 Cedar Street

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Bring the whole family on bikes for the 3rd Annual ‘Tour de Family’ Bike Event. It’s a free, fun afternoon of riding and learning, with a donut truck and prizes to earn.

There’s something for all ages and experience levels, with a giant riding course, bike ramp & obstacles, safety education, hands-on maintenance, and free professional bike repair by Bay Area Bike Mobile. Bike repair is first-come/first-served, all ages and bikes welcome. Pre-registration for this event is appreciated but not required, link is above. (Got bike experience? Be a volunteer! See volunteer link above.

The neighborhood Fun Ride will be held during the Fair, from ~4:00PM - 4:30PM and will begin and end in front of Central Middle School.

Event Sponsors:

• San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation
• Community Foundation of San Carlos

Target Audience: Riders of all ages, and anyone with a bike that needs some love.

First Baptist Church, 787 Walnut Street

Pre-Register   Registration also available on the day of the event.
During the 2-hour afternoon event, families will assemble easy over 15,000 meals for distribution to people in areas with food insecurity. This event is good for adults, and school-age children.

This city-wide event is sponsored by the following organizations. These groups raised 100% of funding for this project.

• San Carlos Lions Club
• Community Foundation of San Carlos
• San Carlos Rotary
• San Carlos Kiwanis Club
• San Carlos First Baptist Church
• San Carlos Together
• San Carlos Week of the Family Committee
• JM Social and Service Club
• Private individuals

For more information on Rise Against Hunger: Click Here

Target Audience: Ages 12 and up

Tierra Linda Middle School, 750 Dartmouth Avenue

Join Each Green Corner for a day of harvesting local produce (citrus aplenty!) for donation to Second Harvest and Samaritan House. With a goal of donating 1,000 lbs of backyard produce during Week of the Family, volunteer harvesters will be critical to gleaning, collecting, and sorting our donations! Volunteers will start the morning with a brief training on proper harvest technique and equipment use, and will then fan out across San Carlos to set harvest locations.

Target Audience: 5+ All minors require adult supervision

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street

It’s Read-a-Thon for students in San Carlos School District! Drop in anytime this weekend to the Children’s Room at San Carlos Library to construct your own reading nook. We have blankets, cardboard boxes, cushions and of course plenty of books for kids to add a few hours to their reading logs. Get ready to get cozy and read together!

This event is in partnership with San Carlos Education Foundation.

Target Audience: Children in the San Carlos School District

San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street



It's San Carlos Week of the Family, and we've got a concert for everyone to enjoy! Jump into the world of Video Games and Anime music at the library featuring fun'SQ, a saxophone ensemble. They play a wide range of music genres including video games, jazz, classical, pop/rock, movies, anime, holidays, and more.

Target Audience: Saxophone lovers of all ages!

Mahany Hall, 1336 Arroyo Avenue


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The San Carlos Lions Club is hosting our annual Crab Dinner. Support a number of community projects.

Cost: $65 per meal (Crab, Pasta, Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert)

Target Audience: Crab Lovers!

The Reading Bug, 785 Laurel Street



Valentine's Day party at The Reading Bug! The Bug is proud to present Illustrator, Rob Sayegh with his new picture book, Cupig! Crafts, refreshments, stories and book signing for families with children ages 2-6 years.

Target Audience: Families with children 2-6

San Carlos Youth Center, 1001 Chestnut Street


Join Museum of San Carlos History Villagers (docents) Tom Davids (former Mayor) and John Durkin for a walk through the heart of San Carlos, recalling our city’s past and considering our future. Walkers start at 11:30 AM outside the Youth Center and end at the Museum of San Carlos History at 1:00 PM.

You will learn:

• Why are there so many restaurants on Laurel St. ?
• Where was the Greater San Francisco Speedway?
• What is the future of Laurel St.?
• What is the history behind Burton. Park?

Space is limited. Please register at johnfdurkin@yahoo.com or call 650-703-4827.

Target Audience: Adults and children (4th grade and older) able to walk from Burton Park across town to the Museum of San Carlos Museum.