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January 25 - January 28
  • 25
    25.January.Sunday

    Tour de Family Fun Ride

    11:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Sun, Jan 25, 2026
    Harrington Park, 752 Laurel St.

    Register/Volunteer
    Bring the whole family on bike for the 4th Annual 'Tour de Family' Bike Ride! We will meet on Laurel in front of the Bank of America and then take a ride through scenic San Carlos. Make sure your bicycle is in good working order and have a helmet! E-bikes welcome! Participants will receive a flashing bike light thanks to our sponsors.

    Event Sponsors: Community Foundation of San Carlos, Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, and Sports Basement.

    Target Audience: Riders of all ages

    Reading Bug Event

    11:00 AM-11:30 AM
    Sun, Jan 25, 2026
    The Reading Bug, 785 Laurel St.

    Noted local author and store owner, Lauren Savage, will join Sue Mickiewicz to present books celebrating our community. The event will have stories, art activities, and a small treat. Join the fun in our amazing bookstore on Laurel Street -- shop local!

    Target Audience: Families with children K-3rd Grade

    Jigsaw Puzzle Night

    4:00 PM-6:00 PM
    Sun, Jan 25, 2026
    Reach & Teach, 1179 San Carlos Ave.

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    Race against other teams to complete an Artifact Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle! Special prize to the winning team. Pizza and beverages will be provided.

    Targeted Audience: Ages 7 to adults

  • 26
    26.January.Monday

    Don Eaton Family Activity Day

    All day
    Mon, Jan 26, 2026
    All over town!

    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.

    Family Activity Day was started by Week of the Family founder, and former Mayor, Don Eaton in 1999. The event 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
  • 27
    27.January.Tuesday

    Cooks' Night Out

    All day
    Tue, Jan 27, 2026-Wed, Jan 28, 2026
    All over San Carlos

    Take your family cook out to dinner! These San Carlos establishments will have discounts and specials just for Week of the Family. No registration required.

    Support these local restaurants. Ask for the "Week of the Family Discount". Target Audience: Everyone!

    Robotics Demonstration

    4:00 PM-5:00 PM
    Tue, Jan 27, 2026
    San Carlos Youth Center, 1001 Chestnut St.

    Please join the Sequoia High School FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, FTC 4475 - Purple Reign, to see how they have built a competition robot. You will get to drive the robot and ask all of your questions.

    Target Audience: All ages are welcome to participate
  • 28
    28.January.Wednesday

    Proper Protection, Long-Term Care & Medicare Basics

    11:00 AM-1:00 PM
    Wed, Jan 28, 2026
    San Carlos Library, 610 Elm St.

    This workshop provides an overview of key topics related to insurance and healthcare planning. Participants will learn about different types of life risks and the life insurance options available to address them. The session will also cover the cost of long-term care and explore available care and coverage options. In addition, attendees will receive a clear overview of Medicare, including when to apply and how to understand supplemental coverage choices. This workshop is presented in collaboration with the Financial Education Outreach Project.

    Click Here to see over 20 other San Carlos Library events running during Week of the Family.

    Target Audience: Seniors

    Teen and Youth Service Projects

    2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Wed, Jan 28, 2026
    San Carlos Elms, 707 Elm St.

    Calling all Middle School kids! Come down with your friends and family and spend an afternoon with the residents of The Elms. Join the San Carlos Leos Club and other middle school students.

    Many fun activities include making Valentines cards for The Veterans Hospital, reading or playing games with the residents, and making lunches for the homeless.We will be crafting and doing projects from 2:00 - 4:00, it's a short day so come have fun and do good for your community.

    Target Audience: San Carlos Middle School Students

    Hiller Aviation Adventure Program

    3:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Wed, Jan 28, 2026
    Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd.

    All Day - Free Admission to Hiller Museum for San Carlos residents with proof of residency.

    3:00-4:00 PM
    • Learn about engineless flight
    • Help assemble the wing of a real aircraft
    • Build and fly a balsa wood glider
    Target Audience: Everyone

    Community Sing

    7:30 PM-8:45 PM
    Wed, Jan 28, 2026
    Clock Tower Music, 676 Laurel St.

    Register (35 people max)

    Join local singer and choral director Emily Bender (emilybender.com) for an evening of easy and fun harmony singing inspired by “Pub Choir” and our own “No Stress Choir”! You don’t need to bring anything but yourself and your voice. We will learn a song (or 2) to sing together in harmony, then we will wow ourselves with how much joy we can find in singing together.

    Target Audience: All ages!