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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

San Mateo Event Center

Name: San Mateo Event Center
Address: 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94403, US
Telephone: +16505743247
Price range: $$
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The San Mateo County Event Center is the Bay Area’s top destination for consumer and trade events, meetings, festivals, corporate events, sporting events, and much more. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

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01/23/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars for the Time Travelers Vintage Expo on Saturday, February 1st. Showcasing 75+ vendors offering vintage clothing, home goods, handmade & more!✨

⏰ 10am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets at timetravelers*xpo.com or at the door ($10 advance / $12 day of)
🧒 Kids 12 & under - Free Admission
🚗Parking: $18 with credit card / $20 with cash (There are no in/out privileges)

🛍️ Totes, Wagons, & Re-Entry Permitted
💃🕺 Dressing up & cosplay is encouraged!
🥤 Concessions available

ℹ️ For tickets and more info, visit timetravelers*xpo.com

01/22/2025

🥕Second Harvest Food Distribution is tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd from 7:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the East Parking Lot.

01/17/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars for the Time Travelers Vintage Expo on Saturday, February 1st. Showcasing 75+ vendors offering vintage clothing, home goods, handmade & more!✨

⏰ 10am-5pm
🎟️ Tix at timetravelers*xpo.com or at the door
🧒 Kids 12 & under - Free Admission
🚗Parking: $18 with credit card / $20 with cash

🛍️ Totes, Wagons, & Re-Entry Permitted
💃🕺 Dressing up & cosplay is encouraged!
🥤 Concessions available

ℹ️ For more info visit timetravelers*xpo.com

01/01/2025

🚗Parking Update 2025🚗

Effective January 1, 2025: Parking will be $18 per vehicle when paying with a credit card and $20 for cash transactions. We are going cashless for efficiency and a smoother parking experience. Thank you for your understanding.

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at the San Mateo County Event Center.

12/20/2024

📣 SAVE THE DATE: '2025 Resource Fair'

🗣️ Join the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) & SAMCEDA for the '2025 Resource Fair.' The fair is a one-of-a-kind event designed to connect job seekers with Airport employers and provide businesses with access to information and opportunities.

👥 Who Should Attend?
- Businesses -
🔸Small & medium-sized businesses
- Jobseekers-
🔸Experienced professionals
🔸Recent grads
🔸New to the job market

📅 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 1:30PM
📍 Location: San Mateo Event Center in San Mateo
➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/exJH8Pjw

🔎 For questions, please contact:
🔸 Call/Text - (650) 456-7966
🔸 Email - [email protected]
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12/18/2024

🥕Second Harvest Food Distribution is tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th from 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM at the East Parking Lot.

12/17/2024

🏆 We’re Bringing Home the Gold (and Bronze)! 🏆

The San Mateo County Fair and San Mateo County Event Center are proud to share our achievements at the International Association of Fairs and Expos 2024 Awards! 🎉

🥇 1st Place Wins:
✨ Best 1st Year Event NOT Produced by Facility Staff: 2024 Asian Foodie Festival & USA Asian Culture & Food Expo
✨ Facility Partnerships: Fortitude – for unique, year-round partnerships
✨ First-Time Sponsorship: Shiki Restaurants
✨ In-Kind/Trade Sponsor: Yelp
✨ Video Used to Promote Your Facility: East Parking Lot

🥉 3rd Place:
✨ Sponsor Exposure: Glorious Academy

12/16/2024

What an amazing holiday season at our Event Center! This past weekend, we hosted the Samaritan House, who served 700 families through their Holiday Program at our event center – over 100 more than last year! A big thank you to our incredible community of volunteers 💕 Together with the Samaritan House we made this season brighter for many families.🌟

12/09/2024

Recap of IMPORTEXPO this past Saturday🚗✨

12/02/2024

🚗IMPORTEXPO 🚗

📅Saturday, December 7
⏰1pm-6pm
📍Expo Hall

For general admission & information, please visit:
https://www.importexpo.net/san-mateo

Parking: $15 with credit card/ $20 with cash. (There are no in/out privileges)

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the San Mateo County Event Center! 🦃🍂 Wishing you a day filled with gratitude and joy!

11/27/2024

Looking for weekend plans? Head over to the San Mateo County Event Center to discover what's happening!

Jurassic Quest
🦖Friday, November 29th: 9am-6pm
🦖Saturday, November 30th: 9am-6pm
🦖 Sunday, December 1st: 9am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/sanmateoca2024/events/66b27362-dcbd-7c95-7a7d-63f234ae4738

Gem & Jewelry Show
💎 Friday, November 29th: 12pm-6pm
💎Saturday, November 30th:10am-6pm
💎Sunday, December 1: 11am-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/san-mateo-ca-november-29-december-1-2024

Parking: $15 with credit card/ $20 with cash. (There are no in/out privileges)

*Jurassic Quest and Gem & Jewelry Show are two separate events, and each requires its own ticket. For more information visit https://smcec.co/

11/26/2024

Get ready to roar into adventure at Jurassic Quest this week! 🦖 Join us from November 29 to December 1 for an unforgettable prehistoric experience. The fun awaits—don’t miss it!

🕒 Friday, November 29th: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Saturday, November 30th: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Sunday, December 1st: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets for event, visit: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/sanmateoca2024/events/66b27362-dcbd-7c95-7a7d-63f234ae4738

🦕Get 30% off with code DINO30

Parking: $15 with credit card/ $20 with cash. (There are no in/out privileges)

11/25/2024

Discover dazzling gems at the Gem & Jewelry Show 2024! ✨

🕒 Friday, November 29th: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Saturday, November 30th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Sunday, December 1st: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets for event, visit: https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/san-mateo-ca-november-29-december-1-2024

Parking: $15 with credit card/ $20 with cash. (There are no in/out privileges)

11/23/2024

Flipping into an exciting weekend at our center! 🤸‍♀️✨ We’re thrilled to host the ACCEL Gymnastics State Championships—where talent, strength, and grace take center stage. 🏅 Come cheer on these amazing athletes!

11/21/2024

Roar into adventure at Jurassic Quest! 🦖 Join us from November 29 to December 1 for an unforgettable prehistoric experience. Don’t miss out on the fun!

🕒 Friday, November 29th: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Saturday, November 30th: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🕒 Sunday, December 1st: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets for event, visit: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/sanmateoca2024/events/66b27362-dcbd-7c95-7a7d-63f234ae4738

🦕Get 30% off with code DINO30

Parking: $15 with credit card/ $20 with cash. (There are no in/out privileges)

Address

1346 Saratoga Drive
San Mateo, CA
94403

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16505743247

Website

http://twitter.com/smeventcenter

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Get ready to step back in time at Jurassic Quest! 🦖 Join us for a roaring good time from November 29 to December 1—an adventure you won’t forget! 🕒 Friday, November 29: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🕒 Saturday, November 30: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🕒 Sunday, December 1: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/sanmateoca2024/events/66b27362-dcbd-7c95-7a7d-63f234ae4738 🚗 Parking: $15 (credit card) / $20 (cash) – No in/out privileges.

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