local events

Calling all Lego fans of all ages! If you are a San Mateo resident looking for something to do with your family that’s fun for kids of all ages and easy on your wallet then you should check out this Lego and Train event!

The Bay Area LEGO Users Group and Train Club (BayLUG/BayLTC) and the Museum of American Heritage present the 8th Annual “Living LEGO-cy” Holiday LEGO Creation and Train Exhibit at the Museum in Palo Alto.

The Exhibit features a wide variety of amazing and innovative LEGO Creations and LEGO trains running through familiar city, farm, and suburban scenes.  All ages welcome!

This local event is on Friday, January 13th at 11am and is very affordable at  $2 Exhibit/Show Admission and Museum Admission is Free!

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If you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve then plan on this fun local event. MGD Productions presents the 11th annual New Years Party, Masquerade Affair “New Years Eve 2012″

4 live bands, 3 rooms, 3 atmospheres, Brazilian carnival at midnight, 7 of the best Dj’s in the Bay Area, Free masks, Hats, Balloons, Pisco Bar and more! Live Samba dancers and Batucada drummers, masks, confetti, hats, streamers and more!

The party will be held at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel, 1770 S. Amphlett – San Mateo 94402 – Doors open 7pm
Pre-Sale tickets $35. 

Main room: Live Salsa with Pepe y su Orquesta
Dj Jazzy Jez & Dj Mambo playing the best salsa and Bachata

Second room: Live Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata with Orquesta Son & Sabor
Dj Carty and DjMGD with the Best latin mixes, Rock en español, 70′s & 80′s music and more

Third room: Live Timba and Cubaton with Dos/Four Band
Dj Dominican, DjDavid the King with the best of Reggaeton and Top 40.
Dj Antonio playing the best Cuban Salsa

Special Brazilian Carnival style performance at midnight with “Amor Do Samba”
Live Samba dancers and Batucada drummers, masks, confetti, hats, streamers and more

Marriott offers you doubles or singles rooms rate at $99 (Includes free breakfast for 2 plus free Parking) You can buy tickets here.

San Mateo locals know this is one of the best places to ring in the New Year!  Have a safe and Happy New Year!

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