Dear Fun Seeker!

Get ready! Redwood City is gearing up for another unforgettable Independence Day!

We're taking a short break from our usual Movies and Music on the Square to make way for Chalk Full of Fun and Redwood City's July 4th Downtown Celebration!

Scroll down for all the festive details, and have a safe, Happy Fourth of July!

Mobile Rec is rolling to a park near you, all summer long!

Tuesdays & Wednesdays through July 23

3:00 pm-6:00 pm  

This week: Tuesday 7/1 @ Stafford Park, Wednesday 7/2 @ Mezes Park

Click here for the schedule.

 Here's what you can look forward to:

• Conquer the 26 ft Mobile Climbing Wall
• Show off your skills at the Mobile Skatepark
• Test your balance on the Slacklines
• Experience the strategic fun of Disc Golf
• Pedal your way to delicious smoothies on the Blender Bike

All safety equipment is provided! Activities may vary at each park.

More information: www.redwoodcity.org/mobilerec

Music in the Park

Top Shelf Classics

Classic Soul Favorites

Wednesday, July 2

6:00 pm-8:00 pm  

Stafford Park - map

Grabbing audiences with positive energy that captivates and entertains, Top Shelf is known for their unparalleled passion and enthusiasm for entertaining! Delivering their own diversified and dynamic musical mélange of Motown, Classic Soul, R&B, old school '70s, Retro '80s and '90s, as well as the top hits of today, they've been dazzling the Bay Area music scene for years and is a crowd favorite at Stafford Park!



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Chalk Full of Fun!

Thursday & Friday, July 3-4

Courthouse Square - map

Celebrate Independence Day in the most colorful way! Downtown Redwood City’s Courthouse Square will transform into an open-air gallery as 21 professional chalk artists bring their creativity to the concrete. Watch as incredible chalk murals come to life before your eyes in this free, family-friendly event.

This year’s theme: Celebrate California!

In honor of the Golden State’s 175th anniversary of statehood, each artist will pay tribute to California’s rich history, culture, and spirit. Plus, check out over 100 additional entries by talented community members of all ages and abilities.

Free for participants and spectators. Presented by the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation.



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Photos: Megan Maxwell-Bey

Celebrate July 4th in Redwood City!

Join us for a full day of family fun, food, music, and community spirit as Redwood City celebrates Independence Day in classic style—with a fresh twist! This year, we're ending the evening with a spectacular drone light show over the Port of Redwood City in place of traditional fireworks.

This innovative, environmentally friendly show will light up the sky with synchronized aerial choreography, offering all the magic of fireworks—without the loud booms, smoke, or fire risk. Check out our webpage for FAQs.

Whether you're a long-time local or visiting for the day, we’ve got something for everyone...

Event Schedule – Friday, July 4

7:30 – 10:30 am 🥞 Pancake Breakfast with the Redwood City Fire Department, 755 Marshall Street

8:00 am – 4:00 pm 🎨 Chalk Full of Fun on Courthouse Square (Also happening Thursday, July 3, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm); Watch local artists bring the sidewalks to life with colorful creations! Brough to you by RWCPAF.

9:00 am 🚗 Classic Car Show in the Winslow Lot (Pizza and Pipes)

10:00 am, Parade; Floats, bands, and hometown pride. More...

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 🎡 Fourth of July Festival; Enjoy family activities, vendors, live entertainment, and more! Downtown. More...

7:00 – 9:15 pm 🎶 Concert at the Port of Redwood City; ABC Band, Funked up Classic Rock. Plus food trucks down by the water.

9:30 pm 🌌 Drone Light Show at the Port of Redwood City; Head to the lawn area for the best viewing experience! This synchronized aerial performance is choreographed to music and designed to wow all ages. We recommend arriving by 7:00 p.m. to enjoy the concert and grab food from local food trucks before the drone show starts at 9:30 pm. Due to limited height restrictions of drone flying, the best viewing will be localized to the immediate area of the Port.

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Parcade Summer Pop-Up at Red Morton Park!

Now through August 31

Fridays 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CLOSED July 4)

Saturdays 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sundays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Red Morton Park, next to the Armory, 939 Valota Rd- map

Parcade Reboot: Summer Mode Activated! Catch us Fridays through Sundays next to the Armory at Red Morton Park! Look for the shipping containers, just like the setup we had downtown, and you’ll know you’ve found the Parcade! This round, it’s all about video games and skeeball (no mini golf), just pure arcade energy. Game on! Grab your crew and get ready to play IRL!

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Pub in the Park

Saturday, July 12

11:00 am-4:00 pm

Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City- map

What could be better than a beautiful Saturday afternoon in a tree-lined park, listening to live bluegrass music, sampling local cold brews, tasting bites from multiple food trucks, and playing a friendly game of cornhole? Pub in the Park offers just that on four Saturdays this summer! Next up: July 12, August 2, and September 6

It’s the ultimate laid-back afternoon! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy the music, food, and a frosty cold beverage, and soak up the sun—we’re Climate Best by Government Test, after all!

BLUEGRASS BAND: Straggylrs

BREWS: SF Brewing Co., Blue Oak Brewing Co., Ghostwood, Alpha Acid Brewing Co., Narritive Fermentation (Beer & Seltzer), Ten Five One Cider Co., Devils Canyon Root Beer

FOOD TRUCKS: Los Tolucas, Jonathan's Fish & Chips, Grillzillas, Waffle Roost, Bay Area Softy

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Magical Bridge Playground Events

Magical Bridge Playground- map

For more info about the playground and future events, go here.

FREE ART PROJECTS

Saturdays, July 12 & 26 1:30-3:30 pm

with Casa Circulo Cultural

Calendar

STORIES IN THE PARK

with Redwood City Public Library

Tuesday, July 22 @10:00 am

SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE

with Redwood City Public Library

Tuesday, July 8 @ 6:30pm

Slim Chance Circus, thrills and skills!

Tuesday, July 15 @ 6:30pm

Puppet Art Theater, presents Tommy’s Train Troubles

Tuesday, July 22 @ 6:30pm

Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Dance

Tuesday, July 29 @ 6:30pm

James Henry Samba Kids

Donate to support ongoing programming efforts by visiting the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation Website, here.