Activities & Events

Join San Mateo County Historical Association President Mitch Postel in an exploration of San Bruno’s historic business district. Starting at the intersection of San Mateo Avenue and El Camino, the...

Tour the Woodside Town Center with Woodside History Committee members. Starting at the Woodside Community Museum, view important Woodside commercial district buildings including Independence Hall and the Pioneer Saloon. The...

Pacifica, a visitor-serving destination on the Peninsula since Portolá visited in 1769 which led to the European discovery of San Francisco Bay. See an original house built by the Ocean...

Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register eligible Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district...

Join the Burlingame Historical Society as we explore Burlingame’s history hiding in plain sight! We will depart from the Burlingame Train Station as we walk to show historic spots right...

Join us for a captivating docent-led Historical Trolley Tour through our beautiful grounds. Step back in time as you learn about the pioneers laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial...

The South San Francisco Public Library History Room will host a walk down Grand Avenue, sharing architectural details about historic buildings and stories about the people who built the city...

The Foster City Historical Society is delighted to offer a very unique tour exploring Foster City by boat! The boat tour will explore local history via one of the famed...

Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend on a walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet in front of the first hostel. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks,...

Historic Union Cemetery Association Board members will lead a tour starting at the kiosk near the entrance at 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City. The Historic Union Cemetery first opened in...

Join us on a leisurely two and a half mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park.  Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as...

Join local historian Greg Timm for a pleasant walk through historic Pescadero. Starting at the 1863 Knapp House, view some small exhibits and photographs on display. Then, the group will...