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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

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.

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!

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

Register Volunteer Event Details
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