Here’s a list of family-friendly events happening in December 2024 in San Mateo County and nearby areas:

1. San Mateo Winter Wonderland - Enjoy this indoor winter-themed event for the whole family! Winter Wonderland features holiday music, crafts, photo opportunities, cookie decorating and hot chocolate! Saturday, December 7 4:00-6:00pm.
2. Hometown Holidays (Downtown Redwood City) - 18th Annual Holiday Celebration. Saturday, December 7 
3. San Mateo on Ice - Located in Central Park, San Mateo, our outdoor ice rink features 11,000 square feet of REAL ice. Skaters will be able to skate in the sunshine during the day or under the stars at night through January 12, 2025
4. Glider Discovery Day (San Carlos) - Learn about gliders and aviation on December 26
5. Music with Val (Redwood City) - Live children’s music on December 7
6. Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Daly City) - Step into Victorian London with theater, shops, and entertainment, open through December 22
7. Glowfari at Oakland Zoo - An illuminated lantern exhibit featuring wildlife themes, running through January 26, 2025
8. Holiday Lego Show (Palo Alto) - A Lego exhibit showcasing festive builds from December 7 to January 11
9. Winter Festival (Gamble Garden, Palo Alto) - Ring in the holidays at the Gamble Garden Winter Festival!  Enjoy one-stop shopping for holiday gifts, greenery, and décor in the festive Gamble Garden atmosphere. December 5 -7 
10. Polar Play Days at The Tech (San Jose) - Hands-on winter-themed activities and science experiments, running through January 5