Bay Meadows

Make it a market day this July! From three weekly San Mateo farmers’ markets, a nearby Wednesday night market with food trucks, and a makers market that rolls into downtown on the third Sunday, your summer shopping adventures just became sweeter! Did we mention Hillsdale just next door, and whatever they’re whipping up too? Get ready for an exciting month in the Bay Meadows neighborhood and beyond! Explore our curated agenda and map out your month:

Bay Meadows Run Club with Basecamp San Mateo. Join this free fun run Wednesday evenings at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. Meet at 3050 S. Delaware for a 2-, 3-, 4- or 6-mile loop (something for everyone) to get moving. Run, jog, or walk. Happening weekly – rain or shine. All paces and people are welcomed. Members often gather in Town Square for a Blue Bottle coffee or at Fieldwork Brewing Beer Garden after each run. Plus, there’s no fee! You heard right – membership is not required. This is a community building fun run, compliments of our neighbors at Basecamp Bay Meadows.

June/July/August Sessions at Clayroom. When signing up for 6-week classes, one signs up by selecting (signing up for) the 1st class. Classes 2-6 will occur on a weekly cadence during the same day of the week and time-slot. 6-week in-studio classes for pottery.

July 1-13, Belmont Summer Concert Series. Join the Belmont Park Boosters for their annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Meadow. Concerts are held every Sunday from 1-4pm. Open lawn seating. Light concessions will be for sale.

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 25th Avenue San Mateo Farmers’ Market – Tuesdays 3 to 7 pm. Back through October 21st 2025, the 25th Avenue San Mateo Market is an easy walk or bike ride from Bay Meadows (~0.8 mi), bringing the best Peninsula produce and makers moments from your door.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Foster City Night Market by Off The Grid – Weds 5 to 9 pm. Ride your bikes from Bay Meadows to the Foster City Lagoon for a fun time! Running each Weds weekly through October 2025, just adjacent to Bay Meadows San Mateo in nearby Foster City, Off The Grid is bringing live entertainment and delicious mobile food options to the beautiful Leo Ryan Park meadow! Pet and family friendly with live entertainment.

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (Every Thursday Thru August) Central Park Music Series. Check the schedule for 2025 concerts. Central Park Music Series is a signature summer event that brings you free live music every Thursday evening. Music lovers of all ages gather for an evening of music, dancing, food, and fun!

July 4, Fourth of July in the Park. Celebrate red, white, and blue at Fitzgerald Field in San Mateo. Enjoy activities starting at 11:00am and a concert at 12:00pm with Club 90 (Dance Party).

July 4, Foster City 4th of July Celebration. Join the all-day event from 8:30am to 4pm on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Leo Ryan Park!  You don’t want to miss all the games, food, entertainment, and our annual family and dog parades. Hawaiian Breeze Shave Ice and more will be there!

July 5, 12, 19, 26 College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market. Shop seasonally and fresh each Saturday from 9am to 1pm (year-round) at San Mateo’s largest farmer’s market located at 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard. Seasonal Highlight: Apricots.

July 6, 13, 20 and 27, New Sunday Downtown San Mateo Farmers Market. West Coast Farmer’s market has introduced a new location at 222 East 4th Avenue Sundays from 9am to 2pm in Downtown San Mateo. The new farmer’s market will have a curated selection of fresh fruits, veggies, and a couple of tasty food trucks to fuel your morning stroll.

July 6, Paint-A-Plane. Paint the museum’s Cessna Cardinal airplane, build and fly paper helicopters, check out in the cockpit of the Aero Commander airplane, jump house and more at the Hiller in San Carlos.

July 6 & 13, Summer Concert Series. Join the annual Summer Concert Series in Twin Pines Meadow, Belmont. Concerts are held 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Open lawn seating. Light concessions will be for sale.

July 11-13, InterGem Jewelry Show. Catch the large jewelry show taking place right next door to Bay Meadows at the San Mateo Event Center.

July 12, Pub in the Park. Pub in the Park in Redwood City is transforming Red Morton Park into the perfect hangout spot each month this summer. Relax in a cozy, inflatable British-style pub, sip a refreshing pint from local microbreweries, or enjoy a variety of delicious ciders and seltzers on tap.

July 12, Lemonade Day. Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program in Belmont that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Judges will visit lemonade stands for taste testing and judging how creative your stand is.

July 13, Gardening Safety. This San Mateo class will cover topics such as safety, warming up, preventing falls and being aware of hazards, using tools, technology, and tips to make gardening easier and more enjoyable.

July 15, Basecamp Fitness begins its 6-Week Level Up Challenge just for you! Sign up in advance for 6 weeks starting July 15–Aug 28! Just $149.99 = unlimited classes, and includes 2 Evolt body scans, plus unlimited buddy passes for friends & family.
🧦 15 classes = Basecamp socks
🧢 30 classes = Basecamp hat
Walk over and join your neighbors to get started mixing with your new fit family!

July 16, Kids’ Air Fair. Join the fun at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s annual summer celebration of flight in San Carlos.

July 19, Bay Area Fit Fest. Grab a neighbor and go! This event will bring together local fitness studios and wellness brands (including Bay Meadows own Basecamp San Mateo) to provide the community with a day filled with workouts led by Bay Area expert trainers, free goodies from incredible health, wellness & fitness brands, cutting edge recovery services & more! Saturday, July 19th from 10 AM to 3 PM in San Mateo’s Central Park! 

July 19-20, Open Sauce Live 2025 – San Mateo County Event Center. Three days of mad science experiments, new technology, and a full-on celebration of makers and creators.

July 20, HEAD WEST Marketplace. Visit Downtown San Mateo’s South B Street every third Sunday of the month. Browse unique holiday gifts or find a treat for yourself from 50 local Makers, Merchants, Crafters, Designers, and Artists. While you’re here, explore over 100 of Downtown’s retail offerings, delicious dining destinations, and local art — there’s something for everyone this season. Runs through December.

July 21, Bahche SOFT OPENING at Bay Meadows! Come welcome Bahche to the Bay Meadows neighborhood and get ready to enjoy a modern twist on the timeless flavors of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner service begins Monday at 4pm in Town Square, first come, first served. Visit the website for the latest.

July 25, Sweet & Savory Galettes. In this San Mateo class, each student will create their own batch of quick puff pastry from scratch to take home, learning how to incorporate butter and repeatedly fold the dough to make thousands of butter layers.

July 26, Coyote Point Summerfest, Join friends and neighbors from 12-4pm at Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo for a community celebration. This year’s event will feature giant kites, food trucks, resource booths, face painting, train rides, performances and more!

Thru August 20, Music in the Park. Ten weeks of free live performances at Stafford Park in Redwood City every Wednesday! Enjoy classic park fare—hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks.

Thru August 28, Movies on the Square. Every Thursday evening for twelve weeks Courthouse Square in Redwood City transforms into a magical open-air theater with free double features for all ages.

Thru August 29, Music in the Park. The concerts are held at Burton Park in San Carlos. For the best concert experience, be sure to bring a blanket or chair (and even a picnic!). Beer, wine, and other beverages are sold onsite by the Parks and Recreation Foundation of San Carlos.

Thru August 29, Music on the Square. From rock, reggae, and funk to Latin, soul, and everything in between, this fourteen-week series delivers high-energy performances that keep Courthouse Square in Redwood City rocking and features top-tier talent from across the Bay and beyond.

Thru August 31, Parcade @ Red Morton Park. Look for the shipping containers in Redwood City and you’ll know you’ve found the Parcade! It’s all about video games and skeeball, pure arcade energy. Game on!

Thru September 18, Summer Nights at Fioli. Every Wednesday and Thursday evening this summer, experience Filoli in Woodside like never before with exclusive after-hours access. Stroll through the Garden, enjoy live acoustic music, savor local food trucks, or hike the Natural Lands at twilight.

Thru November, Rock the Dock Concert Series in Redwood City. Enjoy live music, dancing, food and fun on the waterfront. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs, blankets, jackets and refreshments. On-site food vendors will also be available.

Family Pizza Night at Bel Mateo Bowl in San Mateo. 2 hours of bowling, use of rental shoes, 1 large one topping pizza per lane and 1 pitcher of soft drink per lane on Sundays. Elevate your Friday or Saturday night with Incredibowl with interactive graphics and games projected right on the lanes! These animations interact with the ball as it rolls down the lane for a whole new bowling experience.

Trivia Night: Every other Monday at Hillsdale. Gather your pals every other Monday from 6-8pm for Trivia Night hosted by Sandcastle Entertainment! Fantastic food, beer and fun at The Refuge.

Bicycle Sundays. A 3.8-mile segment of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail is closed between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92 allowing for non-motorized activities. Check for holiday closures.

When you live just steps from Caltrain, it’s easy to get from here to ‘there’ car-free! Get the Hillsdale Caltrain schedule here.

Experience Midurban life. Bay Meadows is a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of open space to enjoy all-year long. Whether it’s growing your own vegetables in an organic community garden, playing a game of pick-up basketball after work, team building over bocce in the beer garden, picnicking with family on warm summer nights or with a run around the park, there’s no shortage of green space to explore. Check out life out and about at Bay Meadows by following us on Instagram.