In the Philippines, Parol Lanterns are an iconic symbol displayed during the holidays. In celebration of the holiday season, join us as we learn how to make a traditional Filipino Parol. Enjoy some hot chocolate and warm pandesal (Filipino Bread Roll). Please register by November 13, 2026 to ensure we have enough goodies for everyone. ALL AGESFREE
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Food vendors, live music, and a parol lantern workshop fill the Colma Community Center night market, presented by the Town of Colma and Lemon Nerds, free, all ages.
Open sewing at Millbrae Library Makerspace offers library sewing machines, supplies, and assistance for projects, ages 6 and up.
Hands-on challah braiding class at JCCSF, where participants braid a seasonal loaf to take home and bake.
Explore hands‑on jewelry, button, sticker, Perler bead projects, 3D printing and Glowforge laser cutting at Millbrae Library’s Makerspace, drop‑in, all ages.
Make a mini soy wax candle with seasonal scent, natural dried petals, and a festive lid sticker at the Presidio San Francisco Public Library. Ages 18 and up.
Make a paper mushroom decoration at the San Francisco Public Library Chinatown branch, autumn-themed, limited space, reservations required at (415) 355‑2889, for ages 5–10.
Makerspace (San Bruno Public Library) — Library staff and volunteers assist with 3D printing, Cricut crafting, and other projects, providing supplies for all ages.
Trunk or Treat at Colma Community Center features candy collection from decorated car trunks, trunk decorating contests, and prize voting; free, all ages.
Pumpkin carving and decorating with paint and child‑safe tools, plus a Halloween photo booth, at Colma Community Center; $3 for residents, $10 for non‑residents, all ages.
Sami Chang demonstrates field sketching techniques in the Conservatory of Flowers, then participants practice hatching and cross‑hatching with pencils and Micron pens.
Loteria games, pan dulce, and hot cocoa at Colma Community Center; registration required, free for all ages.
Blended learning: online course plus in‑person session practicing CPR on mannequins and AED trainers for adult, child, infant techniques, ages 13+, $42 adult, $20 senior, $70 non‑resident.
