Things to do this weekend with kids in Redwood City

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• Martial Arts Training Day — San Francisco Bay Area

  Sat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AM · Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront · burlingame · 9 mi away · Ages 0–12

  A day of martial arts training for all skill levels.

• Sewing with Teacher Jessica

  Wed, Oct 14 · 3:45 PM · Burlingame Public Library, Main, Tech Lab · burlingame · 9 mi away · Ages 10+

  Join us in the Tech Lab and learn how to use a sewing machine and make fun projects. This class is open to beginning or...

Activity ideas that work any day in Redwood City

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  Ice Cream in a Bag Science

  Let's make our own ice cream... with science! We'll mix ingredients in a small bag, shake it inside a bigger bag of ice, and magically make a delicious, frozen treat.

  5,6,7,8 · Outdoor · 25 min · About $10–$15

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  Learn to Code a Simple Game

  Learn to code your very first game! You'll create a simple digital world with a character, a goal, and a way to score points. It's incredibly satisfying for this age to see their ideas come to life on screen, understanding how logical steps turn into a playable game. They get to be the designer and the creator, building something from scratch that they can then share and even play themselves. Start by choosing a user-friendly platform like Scratch or a browser-based coding tool. Decide on your game's objective, like collecting items or avoiding obstacles. Then, build your character, set up the goal, and add a score counter. You can stretch this activity by adding more levels, different characters, or even new power-ups.

  9-13 · Indoor · 90 min

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  Night Sky Star Map

  Discover the hidden patterns of the night sky by creating your own star map. Kids this age enjoy the challenge of identifying constellations and planets, feeling a sense of accomplishment as they recognize familiar shapes and learn new ones. It’s a rewarding way to connect with the natural world and develop observation skills, turning the vast sky into a personal adventure of discovery. To start, use a star-gazing app on a clear night to identify a few prominent constellations and any visible planets. Then, use a piece of dark paper and a white or silver pen to sketch what you see, marking the brightest stars and connecting them to form your constellations. For an extra challenge, try to identify and sketch the same constellations again on a different night without the app, relying on your memory and observation.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 60 min

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  Design Your Own Board Game

  In this activity, you'll become a game designer, creating a brand new board game from the ground up. You'll invent the rules, draw the board, and even craft the pieces. It’s incredibly satisfying to see your ideas come to life and then challenge your family to play a game that only you could have imagined. This is a chance to show off your creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, tangible way. Start by brainstorming a theme and how players win. Then sketch out your board, thinking about paths and spaces, and write down your rules clearly. Next, gather materials to make your board and game pieces. Finally, it's time for the best part: inviting your family to playtest your creation. As a stretch, try making multiple versions of your game, changing just one rule each time to see how it affects play.

  9-13 · Indoor · 120 min

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Questions parents ask about Redwood City

What can you do with a toddler in Redwood City on a rainy day?

Downtown's library branch is a few steps from the square, so a rainy morning can be storytime plus a dry lunch without moving the car. The indoor list for Redwood City shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Square events and library programs are free by design; the marina and trails cost nothing beyond parking. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.