Events in Daly City today

Enjoy a casual tasting night where brand ambassadors introduce new products while bartenders Siobhan and Ray craft drinks. Specials are available for the occasion, and board games add to the laid-back vibe, whether you bring your own or choose from the wide selection on hand.

Families can explore the sheltered waters of Ballena Bay Marina in Alameda with Gaia Guides in a low-pressure paddling session focused on connection and fun. Try kayaking or paddleboarding alongside your kids while enjoying time together away from screens. The experience is designed for families with children ages 5 to 14, and a parent or guardian participates on the water with their child. Instructors stay close with safety support, technique tips, and encouragement. All essential gear is provided, and no prior experience is required. Pre-registration is required to secure gear. The code kidspaddlefree waives the fee for a child’s first visit, and the adult rate is $40 per session.

Every Tuesday features a two-for-$22 admission special at the museum for two people of any age. Enjoy unlimited play on more than 100 pinball machines spanning the 1940s through the 2020s, explore the exhibits, and listen to music from three jukeboxes on free play. Guests may come and go for breaks and to pick up local food and drinks before returning to continue playing.

Explore shuffle dance with Jasper at Motion Arts Center in Downtown San Mateo. Tailored for newcomers, this class introduces the roots of a style that grew from Melbourne’s late 1980s club culture and EDM into a global festival and community favorite. Expect an upbeat experience centered on rapid footwork, coordination, smooth transitions, and flow. It offers a lively way to develop rhythm, fitness, creativity, and personal expression in an inclusive setting. Jasper guides students through foundational steps while building timing, musicality, and confidence, and shows how to connect movement to the beat. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and no prior experience is needed. About the instructor: Raised in the Bay Area, Jasper began dancing in 2009 through a high school hip hop club, later leading the group and discovering a passion for teaching. In 2021 he performed with a team featured on Season 16 of America’s Got Talent, which led him to pursue dance professionally. He has since taught, competed, and performed across the United States and internationally, including in Los Angeles, Seattle, Texas, Paris, and Jamaica. He now focuses on shuffle dance and breakdancing, bringing an energetic and community-minded approach to every class.

Parents can take a well deserved break while children enjoy an evening filled with activities. Childcare is available for ages 3 to 11 on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Kids can get creative with crafts, enjoy a variety of activities, watch movies, and food is included. It offers an easy way for adults to enjoy time off while children have a fun, engaging experience.

String & Shadow Puppet Theater brings a family-friendly performance to Jean Sweeney Open Space Preserve as part of a summer parks series from Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda’s Recreation and Park Department. The series brings people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art, and educational opportunities through concerts and festivals in Alameda’s city parks.

Designed for true beginners, this motorcycle course uses decades of rider safety research and modern teaching methods to help new riders get comfortable quickly. Many students with no prior experience are riding within the first few exercises. Graduates receive a DL389, which can be used to waive the DMV M1 skills test and is required for licensing applicants under 21. The provider is the only school within San Francisco city limits that offers the M1 skills test waiver, with an Alameda site formerly known as California Rider Education (CaRE) serving as the closest option for the Oakland and Berkeley area, and a Vallejo location at the Solano County Fairgrounds across from Discovery Kingdom.

At San Mateo Event Center, the 2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Festival brings a large-scale celebration of Asian cuisine and culture to the Bay Area. Explore hundreds of food and beverage options that range from buzzworthy street specialties and iconic labels to hidden gems and emerging trends, creating a place where Asia meets the American mainstream. Enjoy trending drinks, desserts, and snacks from across Asia, along with stage performances, cultural showcases, and other entertainment. Photo-friendly installations and immersive experiences offer plenty of moments to capture and share. Known as a launchpad for new brands and a hotspot where culinary trends take off, this gathering offers a vibrant mix of tastes and experiences. Limited $3 tickets are available.

A retro-themed night aboard the USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum features a live big band, dancing, and vintage flair, along with views of San Francisco Bay.