UPCOMING EVENTS
The gardens are open for public enjoyment on specific Sunday(s) each month. These open Sundays are reflected on this Upcoming Events listing.
Hours are 11AM to 3PM, weather permitting.
Open Sunday
On Open Sundays, the Garden Center grounds are open to the public for walk in visits, and plants are available for purchase. Please bring the family (dogs on leash ok) to see the gardens and enjoy our quiet little oasis in San Mateo.
San Mateo County Rose Society Propagation Workshop
Ever wanted to grow roses just from their stems? Learn the tips & tricks of propagating roses from experienced rosarians!
There will also be a plant sale.
Free public event
This event is in conjunction the San Mateo Garden Open Sunday. Come explore the gardens!
Open Sunday
On Open Sundays, the Garden Center grounds are open to the public for walk in visits, and plants are available for purchase. Please bring the family (dogs on leash ok) to see the gardens and enjoy our quiet little oasis in San Mateo.
Open Sunday
On Open Sundays, the Garden Center grounds are open to the public for walk in visits, and plants are available for purchase. Please bring the family (dogs on leash ok) to see the gardens and enjoy our quiet little oasis in San Mateo.
Plant Sale & Craft Fair
Join us for this annual FREE community event at the San Mateo Garden Center! Located at the corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and Parkside Way (near Beresford Park and 28th Avenue in San Mateo).
Plant Sales, Garden Clubs, Vendor Booths
Kids activities:
Scavenger Hunt, Kids Gardening Table - take home a free small plant*
Plant Sales & Shopping
San Mateo Garden Center plant shop, located in lower garden sanmateogardencenter.org
Vendors:
Check back for 2026 vendors!
Clubs / Organizations:
Garden Study Club
Gold Coast Cymbidium Society goldcoastcymbidiumsociety.org
Mid-Peninsula Art Club
Peninsula Orchid Society penorchidsoc.org
Peninsula Quilt Guild peninsulaquilters.org
San Mateo Arboretum Society sanmateoarboretum.org
San Mateo County Rose Society sanmateocountyrosesociety.com
Sei Boku Bonsai seibokubonsaikai.org
SF Begonia Society Sfbegonia.org
San Mateo County Bird Alliance smcbirdalliance.org
Sunshine Craft Club
Check back for more clubs!
*While supplies last. Events subject to change.
In addition to providing a space for club and private rentals, the Garden Center provides its own public events.
These include the annual meeting, open house(s), and open garden times.
We would like to have the Garden Center provide more availability for public enjoyment and education. If this aligns with your thoughts, please consider volunteering to support this effort.