Family Past Times is a fun-filled exploration of history featuring arts, crafts and hands-on demonstrations at the History Museum. Happening throughout the year, these events reflect holidays or the themes of exhibits.
The History Museum will join in Redwood City’s annual celebration of the Lunar New Year. Join us for this Asian celebration of change. The free event includes performances on Courthouse Square.
In honor of Mother’s Day and World Migratory Bird Day, join us on May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the “Almost Mother’s Day Concert” in Courthouse Square for mom and bird inspired family crafts. Admission is free!
Celebrate An Old-Fashioned Fourth! Watch the Redwood City Parade. Then, come inside the History Museum and make Independence Day crafts.
During Victorian Days, discover what life was like in the 1800s through craft activities and a Victorian Tea.
The History Museum joins with Casa Círculo Cultural to present Día de los Muertos. There will be craft activities for kids in the Rotunda. In Courtroom A, members of the community will create a Festival of the Altars.
The History Museum joins in Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays celebration. Inside the museum, kids can create Tree Treasures.
Family Past Times events take place at the San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City.
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