Community Special Events
The Foster City Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer special events to our community. Special events are a great place to get connected with residents and members of surrounding communities or start a new family tradition by attending one of our many events. We hope to see you there!
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Spaghetti Feed (April)
Need a night off from cooking? Come out and show your support for our City's Youth Advisory Committee. Grab your family and friends and enjoy a feast of pasta, salad, and garlic bread while you enjoy great local entertainment. All proceeds benefit the Youth and Teen Foundation.
July is Parks and Recreation Month
Each July, discover the power of play and adventure. For children and adults, play is a vital part of our mental well-being, physical health and personal interactions. During Park and Recreation Month, NRPA is challenging everyone to get their play on with their local parks and recreation. Whether it's summer camp, an adult sports league, exploring a trail, Zumba class, meeting friends on the playground, playing cards in the park, or discovering nature — parks and play go hand in hand!
Foster City's hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration! Festivities include breakfast, lunch, live entertainment, family games, and bike, family, and dog parade. Then we close out the evening with our amazing fireworks show. Don't miss out on this Foster City tradition with your family and friends! For more information, please visit the Fourth of July page. Admission is free!
Summer Concert Series (July & August)
Join us Fridays nights from 6-8pm in the Leo Ryan Amphitheater for free live music!
Family Overnighter (August)
Grab your tent and sleeping bags, its time for the Family Overnighter in Boothbay Park. Come enjoy a fun-filled evening of games, campfire, song, stories, and s'mores planned for you. This is a great way to gather with friends to enjoy a great night in the park. Prior registration is required and early registration is recommended as this event usually sells out!
Foster City's newest community event, Summer Days, is held the 3rd weekend of August. This multi-day festival features carnival rides, music, food trucks, beer tasting, a car show, the famous Rubber Ducky Races, and so much more!
Community Bike Ride (September)
At their leisure, families and individuals are encouraged to participate in a scavenger hunt on their bikes throughout town. Admission is free!
Halloween Festival (October)
Join us for a SPOOKtacular day of trick or treating, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest and more! This event is geared towards preschoolers through fifth graders (but families are welcome!) and will be held at the Leo Ryan Park Meadow. Proceeds from this event benefit the Youth and Teen Foundation.
Letters to Santa (November/December)
The Foster City Parks and Recreation Department has made arrangements with Santa to accept mail for the delivery to the North Pole. All letters should include the child's first and last name, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that a response may be mailed. For more information, please call 650-286-3374.
Holiday Tree Lighting (December)
'Tis the season for Foster City's Holiday Tree Lighting! On the 2nd Wednesday of every December. join us for joyful music and light refreshments , followed by a countdown to light the tree. Children can enjoy coloring activities and a chance to meet our "special visitor" in a red suit. In the spirit of giving, please bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to a local charity. Admission is free!
