Hip-Hop Dance Classes in San Mateo
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont StFrom $35
Group hip-hop dance class at a downtown San Mateo studio.
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West Coast Swing Dance Classes
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont StFrom $35
West Coast Swing group dance classes at Motion Arts Center.
Salsa Dance Classes in San Mateo
Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont StFrom $35
Group salsa dance instruction in downtown San Mateo.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Dancing Cumbia
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 8:00–10:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont St$35 class and party; $10 party only; new
Beginner cumbia class followed by a social dance party with DJ Diego.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Dancing Salsa
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 8:00–10:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont St$35 class and party; $10 party only; new
Beginner salsa class followed by a social dance party with DJ Diego.
Nightmare in the Starry Sky Paint and Sip
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale MallCheck listing
Halloween-season guided paint-and-sip event at Pinstripes.
Ian Maksin: The Power of Cello
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM; gathering 7:00 PM Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy, 1529 S B St$39.50 plus tax online; $50 later or at
Cellist and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin performs globally inspired original music and songs.
Line Dancing with Line Dancing Lisa
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM Peninsula Italian American Social Club, 100 N B StCheck listing
Beginner-friendly line dancing, lessons, food and open dancing with a DJ.
Thriller Dance All Levels Workshop
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5:00–7:30 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont St$70 early bird; $80 general admission
Learn the iconic choreography from Michael Jackson's Thriller; costumes are encouraged.
BTS K-Pop Halloween Workshop
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM Motion Arts Center, 217 S Claremont StCheck listing
All-levels Halloween K-pop dance workshop led by Chloe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Paint and Sip
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 12:00–2:00 PM Caffeinated Cowboy, 3721 S El Camino RealCheck listing
All-ages autumn-themed guided painting session at Caffeinated Cowboy.
Boo-tanical Terrarium Workshop
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM Luludi Living Art, 346 N Ellsworth AveSee listing
Adults and children create Halloween-themed succulent terrariums with moss and festive decorations.
Halloween Kids Party
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale MallFree
Children's Halloween party with crafts, candy, face painting and costumes.
The Golden Era
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W Hillsdale BlvdFrom $25.85
An evening celebrating the timeless melodies and beloved songs of Arabic music's Golden Era.
Who's that Bird? Birdwatching Hike
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 9:00–11:00 AM Coyote Point Recreation Area, 1701 Coyote Point DrFree reservation required; parking free
Two-mile guided hike covering birdwatching basics and Coyote Point's winter migrants.
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