Tree Treasures at the San Mateo County History Museum | Kids Out and About San Jose

Tree Treasures at the San Mateo County History Museum


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/13/2025
On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the History Museum will celebrate Tree Treasures. Your family can prepare for an old-fashioned holiday season by creating their own Victorian ornaments.

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Celebrate the holidays with a day of family fun and festive tradition at the San Mateo County History Museum. The Museum will present a FREE special holiday activity, “Tree Treasures,” from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Step into the warmth and wonder of the season as children create handcrafted ornaments inspired by the Victorian era.

 

At 1 p.m., enjoy a special holiday performance by the Wandering Bow Band in the museum’s historic Courtroom A. The band will fill the halls with the sounds of the season, performing a lively selection of 19th-century songs that bring history to life. The performance is sponsored by the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.

 

Part of Redwood City’s Hometown Holidays celebration, this event offers a perfect blend of music, history, and hands-on creativity—all free of charge!

Location: 
San Mateo County History Museum
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Contact name: 
Mitch Postel
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
10:00A-4:00PM