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.
Family Past Times
Family Past Times
Lunar New Year
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.
Family Past Times
Maritime Day
Maritime Day features crafts and activities in celebration of the exhibit Charles Parsons’ Ships of the World.
Family Past Times
An Old-Fashioned Fourth
Celebrate An Old-Fashioned Fourth! Watch the Redwood City Parade. Then, come inside the History Museum to churn ice cream and make Independence Day crafts.
Family Past Times
Victorian Days
At Victorian Days, discover what life was like in the 1800s through craft activities and a Victorian tea.
Family Past Times
Día de los Muertos
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.
Family Past Times
Holiday Traditions
The History Museum joins in Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays celebration. Inside the museum, kids can make crafts related to Tree Treasures. There are also free pictures with Santa.