Find out what's on in San Carlos this month
It’s spring time in the City of Good Living! As the flowers bloom and the weather warms up, San Carlos comes alive with a variety of activities for families.
Two much-awaited annual marathon events happen in April: The No Foolin’ Footrace and the Airport Runway Run. Other highlights of the month include the first-ever Teen Wellness Retreat and The San Carlos Day of Service during Earth Day.
We also have regular monthly events at the SC Noodle House, The Alexandria, Filoli Gardens, Art Bias, Auto Vino, The Reading Bug, San Carlos Library, Adult Community Center, Youth Center, and more. Adult Spring games carry on from last month.
Come join any of these and be part of the fun in San Carlos!
Annual Marathons
The Exciting 8th Annual Airport Runway Run
Time: April 14 @ 8:00 am – April 14 @ 10:00 am
The Airport Runway Run at San Carlos local municipal airport is an annual event that hosts several hundred people every year on race day.
No Foolin Foot Race 2024: 5K/10K Amazing Trail Run
Time: April 6 @ 9:00 am – April 6 @ 5:00 pm
At the No Foolin Foot Race, explore San Carlos’ outstanding trail network, one of the Peninsula’s greatest hidden treasures.
Highlights for April
San Carlos Day of Service – Earth Day : Join the Volunteers!
Time: April 21 @ 9:00 am – April 21 @ 1:00 pm
San Carlos Day of Service is a one-day celebration of our wonderful city through acts of community service, started by a group of enthusiastic San Carlans in 2017.
Join the Exciting 1st Ever Teen Wellness Retreat
Time: April 20 @ 9:00 am – April 20 @ 2:00 pm
The Teen Wellness Retreat is a one day event for teens to destress and refresh their mental health and well-being through various workshops and self-care activities. The day will include breakfast, lunch, boba, a resource fair, raffles, and giveaways, all for FREE!
Filoli Concerts Presents a April in Paris
Time: April 10 @ 7:30 pm – April 10 @ 9:00 pm
Experience the ‘joie de vivre’ of April in Paris, a delightful rendezvous with acclaimed Baritone Edward Nelson and virtuoso Pianist Ronny Michael Greenberg. The immersive Parisian salon will be filled with romantic French songs and the unpredictable joy of their Parisian Wheel of Fortune.
Come and experience Filoli during select spring evenings! See colorful tulips, blossoming fruit trees, and stunning sunsets during what we call the Golden Hour.
Check calendar for more sessions.
Join the Exciting City Centennial Advisory Committee Meetings
Time: April 17 @ 6:00 pm – April 17 @ 8:00 pm
The City Centennial Advisory Committee meetings are to be held on the third Wednesday of each month as needed. Meeting is open to ALL / PUBLIC.
Cars and Cabernet by Auto Vino: Rare Car Show in San Carlos
Time: April 21 @ 11:30 am – April 21 @ 5:00 pm
“Cars and Cabernet” at Auto Vino is an informal meeting of exotic and rare cars that draws together car owners and spectators who share a passion for the roar of powerful engines.
Fun and Relaxing Paint Night at SC Noodle House
Time: April 24 @ 6:00 am – April 24 @ 9:00 pm
SC Noodle House is holding its first Paint Night / Sip N Paint this April!
Beautiful “In Bloom” Community Event at the Alexandria
Time: April 26 @ 5:00 pm – April 26 @ 7:00 pm
Spring is in bloom at the Alexandria! Join us for a spring social with festive cocktails from Boyd and Blair, music, and a spring craft activity to take home.
Family Fun at “Take your Kids To Work Day” at the Alexandria
Time: April 25 @ 11:00 am – April 25 @ 1:30 pm
Celebrate National Take Your Kids to Work Day with professional Face painting, a kid-friendly hot line lunch, and a snow cones machine!
Life Drawing Sessions by Matthew Lipson at Art Bias
Time: April 25 @ 7:00 pm – April 25 @ 9:30 pm
Join us on the last Thursday of each month at the Art Bias for ongoing Life Drawing sessions organized by Matthew Lipson.
Activities for Families, Young People, and Children
San Carlos Explorers : See the Beautiful Lands End Trail
Time: April 12 @ 9:00 am – April 12 @ 2:00 pm
If you like to hike the hills of Edgewood park to the hills of Waterdog lake park, join the San Carlos Explorers for a 2-5 mile hike each day of Spring Break! Explorers will be led by Youth Center Staff and embark on five thrilling hikes, one of them a hike on the Lands End trail
San Carlos Explorers: Enjoy Hiking the Beautiful Alum Rock South Rim Trail
Time: April 11 @ 9:00 am – April 11 @ 2:00 pm
San Carlos Explorers : The Exciting Stanford Dish Loop
Time: April 10 @ 9:00 am – April 10 @ 2:00 pm
Author Sophie Diao Presents Tiny Troubles
Time: April 28 @ 11:00 am – April 28 @ 1:00 pm
Sophie Diao Presents Tiny Troubles: It’s a reassuring book for kids who will laugh at the silly answers and learn that while you might not get a final answer you can find happiness in spending time with one another and living in the present.
Author Charlotte Cheng Presents Roar Choo!
Time: April 14 @ 11:00 am – April 14 @ 1:00 pm
Celebrate Passover with the PJCC at the Reading Bug
Time: April 7 @ 11:00 am – April 7 @ 3:00 pm
Activities at the Adult Community Center (ACC)
Join the Exciting Pedro Tournament at the ACC
Time: April 6 @ 11:00 am – April 6 @ 4:00 pm
The Friends of the San Carlos Adult Community Center will be hosting a Pedro Tournament at the Adult Community Center on Saturday, April 6.
The Delicious Spring Luncheon at the ACC
Time: April 12 @ 12:00 pm – April 12 @ 1:30 pm
Each Special Event Monthly Luncheon – this time the Spring Luncheon – features a delicious meal, including dessert, a glass of wine or cider, and live entertainment.
ACC Day Trip – The Exciting SF Giants Versus WA Nationals Game
Time: April 10 @ 10:30 am – April 10 @ 6:15 pm
Join the Upcoming ACC Day Trip to the SF Giants Game Vs. Washington Nationals – from Club Level!
Spring League Games for Adults
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