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    Half-Off Sale

    Encore Books on the Square 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, United States

    Stock up on books by your favorite author or explore a new genre during Encore Books on the Square's Half-Off Sale.

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    Hands-On History: Sugar Skulls

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    Prepare for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as you learn how to make sugar skulls in a Hands-On History workshop led by Elizabeth McCarthy. Spaces are limited,...

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    Día de los Muertos 

    On Sunday, November 2, the History Museum will join with Casa Círculo Cultural  to present a Día de los Muertos celebration. There will be craft activities for kids in the Rotunda....

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    Free First Fridays

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    Admission is FREE at the History Museum! At 11 a.m., preschoolers can make a craft and hear a story. At 2 p.m., there will be a free general tour of...

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    Docent Orientation: History Museum

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    Attend this FREE docent orientation to learn about docent opportunities at the History Museum.  Learn about the museum and receive an introduction to docent techniques. To register, email us or call...

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    Docent Orientation: Sánchez Adobe

    Sanchez Adobe 1000 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica, California, United States

    Attend this FREE docent orientation to learn about docent opportunities at the Sánchez Adobe. Learn about the history of the site and receive an introduction to docent techniques. To register,...

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    Docent Orientation: Woodside Store

    Attend this FREE docent orientation to learn about docent opportunities at the Woodside Store.  Learn about the museum and receive an introduction to docent techniques. To register, email us or call...

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    Courthouse Docket: Blues Concert

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    On Saturday, November 22, the Courthouse Docket continues as Kid and Lisa Andersen present a blues concert. The concert is part of Art on the Square's 10th Anniversary Holiday Show...

  • Thanksgiving

    All sites will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for the holiday.

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    Free First Fridays

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    Admission is FREE at the History Museum! At 11 a.m., preschoolers can make a craft and hear a story. At 2 p.m., there will be a free general tour of...

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    Tree Treasures

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the History Museum will celebrate Tree Treasures. Your family can prepare for an old-fashioned holiday season by creating their own...

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    Courthouse Docket: Wandering Bow

    San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, United States

    On Saturday, December 13 at 1 p.m., the Courthouse Docket continues as the Wandering Bow performs popular music from the 19th century. Held in conjunction with Tree Treasures.