November 30, 2023

Winter & Spring 2024 Activity Guide

Join us for an exciting new season!


Our Winter & Spring Activity Guide is now available, offering everything from engaging programs for all ages to festive highlights like our Lunar New Year Celebration and Sweetheart Dance! Don't miss new adventures at the Red Morton Youth Center, oodles of holiday break camps, and new energizing dance and fitness classes to get you moving! Register early to secure your spot!


Online Resident registration opens Tuesday, December 5 at 10 AM

and Non-Residents can register starting Tuesday, December 19 at 10 AM

Keep an eye out for hard copies in your mailbox late next week!*


*fingers crossed!


Remember, progams that don't meet their minimum enrollment requirements are typically cancelled a week prio, so if you see something you like, don't wait!


Click the button below to get started!

Online Activity Guide

Holly Jolly Home Decorating Contest

4th Annual Holly Jolly Home Decorating Contest

Holiday fanatics, it’s that time of year! Time for Holly Jolly Cheer! 


DEADLINE TO ENTER: Friday, December 15 at 11:59 pm (or when we max out @ 50)

Entry is FREE!


Grab those jingle-worthy sweaters, unearth those holiday decorations from hibernation, and reindeer-up for the fourth annual Holly Jolly Home Decorating Contest! Deck your walls, rooftops, and yards with a showstopping array of lights and inflatables, and let your Holiday Spirit shine! Whether you're all about the festive cheer of Christmas, Hanukkah delights, joy of Kwanzaa, or any other holiday magic-- Festivus, anyone? Let your holiday spirit shine bright! Our Redwood City Teen Advisory Board will be on the hunt for the most joy-packed displays, ready to bring the fun as your holly, jolly judges!


1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners will be selected...

  • Merry & Bright- Bling it on! This category is all about the lights!
  • Holiday Spirit- Is your home over-the-top with holiday cheer?
  • Incredible Inflatables- Whose house has the most hot air?

And one Lucky Winner...

  • The most coveted award, Judges' Favorite! BRAG ON!


The Prize Bounty includes a Parks and Recreation gift certificate, an awesome yard sign to proudly display in front of your home (bragging rights included, of course), and possibly some other surprises!


Let's get glowing! It's time to sleigh!

More Information

Upcoming Holiday Events

Did you catch our latest Events eNews?


It's Holiday o'clock Redwood City! Here's what's happening around town this week:


  • Hometown Holidays is here! Parade, Festival & More! Saturday 10am-6pm
  • Discover the magic of the season at the tail end of Hometown Holidays and enjoy the annual Tree Lighting @ 5:45pm, plus festive decor and carolers, brought to you in partnership by Redwood City Improvement Association.
  • Caltrain Holiday Train is Coming @ 6:10pm! (pre-show as well! Bring a gift to donate to Toys for Tots)
  • Kids Art Projects at Magical Bridge with Casa Circulo Cultural- Saturday from 10am-2pm!
  • Check out the new Art Kiosk Exhibit & More upcoming holiday fun!


Never Miss a Beat!

Make sure you are subscribed to our Redwood City Events eNews List! You will get an email every Monday during events season and sporadically throughout the year! Scroll to "Redwood City Events - Weekly Entertainment Blast"

Redwood City Events This Week eNews

Kids Night Out

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Good Times at Magical Bridge

Magical Bridge Playground Welcomes You!

Magical Bridge Playgroundmap

For more info about the playground and future events, go here.


FREE ART PROJECTS

Art Classes with Casa Circulo Cultural

Saturday, Dec 2, 10am-2pm

Saturday, Dec 16, 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm


PERFORMANCE

Casa Circulo Cultural Youth Drama Group: Addams Family Christmas and La Pastorela

Saturday, Dec 16, 12pm


Donate to support ongoing programming efforts by visiting the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation Websitehere.

Play it Forward

Looking for an end-of-the-year donation?


Every kid deserves a playground of possibilities!


Swing into action and support our Gabriel Youth Scholarship Fund. Your generosity makes it possible for more children in our community to participate in youth and teen programs, camps, and free events!


Engaging in recreation activities offers holistic wellness benefits --while not only supporting the obvious physical health and fitness, but also by reducing stress, fostering social connections, and increasing cognitive development by stimulating creativity, problem solving and critical thinking! Thank you for playing a part in making dreams a reality!


DONATE HERE: rwcparks.org/scholarshipfund

Coming Soon

Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 16

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Red Morton Community Centermap

Join us for a magical winter night and dive into the holiday spirit with cookie decorating, crafts, an inflatable adventure and imagination playground that's "snow" much fun, a Hot Cocoa Station with all of the fixings, and a Candy Cane Hunt, all guaranteed to sleigh!! Plus, make sure your camera is charged to capture "elfie"-worthy moments with Santa, Get your tickets in advanced, a limited number will be sold at the door. It's $10 per child and parents and guardians can accompany at no charge-- our gift to you!

Tickets & Info

Red Morton Youth Center

Red Morton Youth Center is the Best Deal in town!


Youth ages 10-17 are welcome! Join for as little as$15 per year! That's right! PER YEAR! Sign up!


Come solo or with friends to shoot pool, dominate in one or all of our video game tournaments, work on your shot with our Warriors Arcade Basketball Game, or just come to lounge. Change up your “GO TO” spot and head to the Youth Center!

December Schedule

Teen Skate Night

In partnership with Skate Open Spaces

Grades 6-12

Friday, December 8

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

The Armory, 939 Valota Road, Redwood City- map

FREE!!!

We’re giving you all the retro vibes at the Teen Skate Night! Bring a friend and skate the night away with us! Space is limited! Skate rental included. Preregistration and waiver required, no drop-ins.

Questions, contact Telisha Brent Telisha Brent 650-780-5929


Register now! It's FREE!


Free Arts & Crafts Workshops

Wednesday, December 13

3:30 pm-4:30 pm

Red Morton Youth Center- map

Feeling crafty? Join us in collaboration with the Redwood City Library Teen Center Staff for a fun and interactive Arts and Crafts workshop!

Must be a Youth Center Member to attend. Sign-up with Youth Center Staff.


For more information, please contact Erik ebetancourt@redwoodcity.org - 650.780.7316


Veterans Memorial Senior Center

What's happening at the Senior Center?


Our latest Sentinel Newsletter can be viewed here. You can also visit the Senior section of our website for our event calendar and more! 


You can also view the senior section of our Fall Activity Guide here.


Upcoming Events

Community Zoom Day for Older Adults- Dec. 20 from 9am-2:45pm

Holiday Sing-a-Long Luncheon at the VMSC- Dec. 22 at 12pm, RSVP


Friday Movies

Weekly at 1:15PM! Click here for the calendar!

Dec. 1- Moving On

Dec. 8- The Good Nurse

Dec. 15- Are You There God it's Me, Margaret

Dec. 22- Till

No movie 12/29

Classes Coming Soon!

Even though our Winter Guide is here, we still have classes and camps coming up this month!


Preschool Class Highlights


Youth Class Highlights


All ages


Adult Class Highlights


Lend a Hand

Redwood City Parks, Recreation, Community Services and Events

650.780.7311

recreation@redwoodcity.org

www.redwoodcity.org/parks

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