Events

Santa's Workshop

11 Dec 2025 Donate new items to Santa's Workshop which is open to students in the Real Program

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Letters to Santa

11 Dec 2025 Have you been naughty or nice? Let Santa know! Drop off your letter to Santa's mailbox in front of City Hall (400 Grand Avenue) by Wednesday, December 17! Santa and his elves will be working hard this year to write you back! Be sure to write your full name and home mailing address!

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Youth events

Plymire-Schwarz Holidays 2025

11 Dec 2025 South San Francisco’s very own Plymire-Schwarz House and Gift Shop will be open with extended Saturday hours: Saturday, November 29 through Saturday, December 20 12:00 – 4:00 Holiday sparkle has arrived! Our Boutique is restocked with beautiful treasures you won’t want to miss. The House is looking festive and bright for the season – come and take in the magic.

Plymire-Schwarz House, 519 Grand Avenue,  94080

Tagged as: , Markets & popup shops

French Conversation

11 Dec 2025 Thursdays at 6 PM, practice speaking and listening to French and meet new friends! Some knowledge of French is recommended.

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way,  94080

1 more date

Tagged as: , Library Program

SMC Human Services Agency: BenefitsCal Workshop

12 Dec 2025 San Mateo County's Human Services Agency will be on site every month to provide important information to California residents regarding BenefitsCal and other public benefit programs.

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way,  94080

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Library Program

Wreath Making Workshop

13 Dec 2025 December 13, 2025

Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building, 781 Tennis Drive,  94080

1 more date

Tagged as: , Music & arts, Talks & workshops, Community events & fundraisers

Amgen Presents: Santa's Shaky Workshop: The Science of Earthquakes

13 Dec 2025 Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 AM

Come learn about earthquakes with Amgen scientists! Activities will include making an elf tower, experiencing an earthquake shake station, and building mini gingerbread houses (while supplies last!)

Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way,  94080

Tagged as: , Library Program

Saturday Morning Yarn

13 Dec 2025 Knit, crochet, and chat with our friendly group. Pick up tips and swap patterns. Instruction provided by staff.

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way,  94080

1 more date

Tagged as: , Library Program

STEAM Career Panel

13 Dec 2025 Saturday, December 13 at 02:00 PM

Learn about careers in Science Technology Engineering and Math from representative of Genentech, California Academy of Sciences, and UC Davis. Each panelist will discuss their career journey and answer questions from the audience. There will also be opportunities to speak with local youth clubs.

Library | Parks & Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way,  94080

Tagged as: , Library Program