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So much to do in San Mateo County/Silicon Valley, and never enough time it. Stay a while and come often. There is always something happening to satisfy your vacation appetite.
Take a limo tour along iconic highways, go tide pooling with the family, relax next to a warm fire while roasting marshmallows next to the Pacific Ocean or zoom along the San Francisco Bay or Pacific Ocean on a Segway or bicycle.
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Art Exhibition, Size Matters
(9:00 am - 5:00pm)
The Peninsula Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art presents a member exhibition titled Size Matters. The exhibition will...
24th Annual Flower Show
(10:00 am - 3:00pm)
More than 75 exhibiting professional and amateur floral designers from the greater Bay Area will delight the senses with their floral...
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
(10:00 am - 5:00pm)
Experience the highlights of San Francisco Bay aboard the historic Red and White Fleet, offering San Francisco Cruises since 1892. Sail...
PENGUIN FEEDINGS
(10:30 am - 11:00am)
The Academy’s African Penguins are always especially animated during meal time. Watch the birds dip and dive in their...
“FIRST FRIDAYS” STORYTIME
(11:00 am - 11:30am)
Children will participate in craft activities including making a maraca that they can take home with them.
Peninsula Art Museum
(12:00 pm - 4:00pm)
Wednesday-Friday from 12-4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
Bat Ray Feeding
(12:30 pm - 1:00pm)
Learn how and what our rays and skates eat from our trained naturalists.
DISCOVERY NATURE WALK
(12:30 pm - 1:00pm)
Join us for a 30-minute nature walk, exploring gardens and groves that surround the Academy. Learn about the importance...
MEET OUR INDIANA JONESES – AGES 10+
(12:30 pm - 1:00pm)
Meet the Academy’s scientists who boldly go into the unknown in search of life of all kinds. From the...

