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While you are in the midst of holiday preparations and decorations at your luxury San Mateo apartment, make sure you leave some time free in your busy schedule to attend holiday events in San Mateo and the surrounding area.
There will be lots of holiday activities for your family to attend and enjoy, and one you definitely don’t want to miss is the lighting of the King Building right here in San Mateo.
The building lighting celebration will take place on Dec. 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be a variety of things for both adults and children to do and enjoy.
In addition to flipping the switch on thousands of lights adorning the King Building at 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, your children will be excited to experience a visit from the jolly elf himself.
The event will also feature singing and holiday caroling, live entertainment, and much more. It will be a festive evening that can help you get into the holiday mood, and your kids will love it.
Tell us about other holiday events you know about in San Mateo with a post on our Facebook page. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a resident of our luxurious San Mateo apartments, contact our leasing team today.
Handmade crafts often make the best gifts, so start your Christmas shopping early at the San Mateo Harvest Festival for Food and Art this November. For three days check out the wares of the best local artisans and find something truly special for the important people in your life.
The Harvest Festival is Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 at the County Event Center. Doors open each day at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. on Sunday. This is the biggest of all the festivals in San Mateo, drawing thousands of visitors each year.
Some of the highlights of the festival include:
Tickets for the event are on sale now. They are $9 for adults, $4 for children over 12, with younger children receiving free admission.
The number of festivals in San Mateo is huge, but you do not want to miss the Harvest Festival. Contact us today to begin your search for an apartment close to all of the festivals and other community events.
You may be working hard on a long-standing diet or preparing for your Thanksgiving feast. Regardless of your reasons, there’s a great way to stay fit this holiday season while benefiting a great cause.
In close proximity to our apartments near San Jose, this year’s Silicon Valley Turkey Trot will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Nov. 27 by benefiting the following:
In addition to the race, contestants can enter contests for the best costume, the fittest firm, family wellness (through your application) and the Mayor’s Cup for races.
Anyone living in apartments near San Jose are a short Turkey Trot away from a healthy initiative benefiting local organizations. So grab your shoes, grab your family and grab your registration for the Silicon Valley Turkey Trot today.
For more information about our apartments with fitness center in San Mateo, perfect to get your body ready for the Turkey Trot, contact us today to schedule a tour and see our many amenities for yourself.
Are you looking for events in San Mateo that will help you settle into your luxury green apartment? How about making your place feel like home? Even if you’re just wanting to change up your decorating scheme in time for the holidays, be sure to add the Hillsborough Antique Show to your calendar.
The Hillsborough Antique Show and Sale at the San Mateo County Event Center takes place:
You’ll see antiques from the last four centuries and of every type at this show with row upon row of vendor booths selling jewelry, fine china, clothing, fine art, furniture, sculpture, toys, dolls, clocks, and more.
This is a fabulous place to furnish your apartment and buy unique presents for your loved ones.
Admission is only $10 per day, and the Convention Center parking lot fees will be reimbursed at the show box office with proof of receipt. Children age 12 and younger get in for free.
The quality, variety, and prices at the Hillsborough Antiques Show and Sale are not to be found anywhere else under one roof. Plan on spending the day or coming back again.
This is one of those events in San Mateo that you really can take your entire family to because there is guaranteed to be something that intrigues everyone.
Take your time, stroll slowly, and ask lots of questions because the exhibitors are some of the most knowledgeable in their field. Don’t miss this unique experience, and share it with your neighbors on our Facebook page.
Our luxury green community is conveniently located close by all kinds of events in San Mateo. Contact us today to schedule a tour of our unique community!
In the world of fashion, a new line is always a season ahead, but that’s exciting for fashionistas, fashion bloggers, and women and men who love being ahead of the curve.
Satisfy your fashion trend craving during one of the fall events in San Mateo at the San Mateo County Event Center, the Fashion Market of Northern California Spring Show happening October 19th through October 21st.
This is one of many events in San Mateo, but it’s the only one where you can shop the latest trends six months before they hit the stores!
This three-day event runs Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Tuesday from 9 am to 5 pm. There’s no admission fee, but there is a $10 cash-only parking fee to park at 1346 Saratoga Drive.
Fashion Market of Northern California (FMNC) is an open-booth venue, the largest in California, offering ready-to-wear apparel and accessories from both domestic and European exhibitors.
Delve into the spring fashion lines to find that perfect piece for your Hawaiian cruise this winter. Lounge wear, denim, footwear, outerwear, eco/natural fibers, bridal, maternity: you name it, it’ll be there.
This is the place to find things you won’t find in department stores and won’t see on every Tom, Dick, and Harry walking down the street. This is FMNC’s fiftieth year, so you can bet they know what they’re doing!
Fall events in San Mateo are popping up all around our luxury apartment community. That’s because we are right in the middle of all of the action on the San Fran peninsula.
Our premium amenities, spacious floor plans, and pristine grounds offer an eclectic lifestyle second to none. Contact us today to schedule a tour, and see for yourself what all of the fuss is about.
Autumn is upon us, and that means that Halloween is just around the corner. There are so many wonderful fall events around San Mateo to take part in this season.
If you’re looking for some classic autumn adventures, look no further than Lemos Farm.
Lemos Farm is one of the best places to go for pumpkins this season. The pumpkin patches are some of the finest in the area, with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to choose from. To make matters even more exciting, this farm also offers many fun activities to take part in.
For a family fun adventure, be sure to take a ride on the Ghost Train. This locomotive will take you around the farm, and it is sure to spook you as you move through the beautiful grounds full of ghosts and goblins.
There are also some haunted houses to walk through. One haunted house is for younger kids, a safer ride where there are scary sights but not too scary. The other haunted house is for kids of all ages (adults included!) where they’re going to “scare the yell out of you!”
Lemos Farm knows how to make fall events around San Mateo exciting for everyone. This is the best place to go for pumpkins this season, as well as a surefire crowd-pleaser for those looking for some fall fun.
The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday throughout September and every day in October except for the 6th.
There are many exciting fall events around San Mateo this season. If you would like to know more about living in our luxury apartment community, contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.
The CuriOdyssey Gala has got to be one of the coolest events in San Mateo.
Not only is it the Peninsula’s premier social event, drawing in guests from all around the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, but the proceeds go to support CuriOdyssey, the famous local wildlife and science center dedicated to helping children learn about the world’s environment.
Last year, the CuriOdyssey Gala brought in almost $200,000 to support the center – can you help it bring in even more for its 60th anniversary this year?
You can expect some of the finest wines and spirits around and gourmet hors d’ oeuvers when you visit the Gala. A five-star feast will be presented by La Bonne Cuisine, featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
Entertainment is provided in the form of classic jazz and blues, and finally you can bid on the live auction.
When you support CuriOdyssey, you’re supporting interactive science and wildlife exhibits, animal ambassador and wildlife programs, school science programs, and public education programs.This brings learning, education, and fun to children from all around the Bay Area.
So show your support and have some fun with the CuriOdyssey Gala, one of the most unforgettable events in San Mateo.
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