Foster City Parks & Recreation

The vote is over for the Foster City Cake Decorating Contest! Congratulations to Courtney and Rachel! Thank you to everyone that participated in the contest and to everyone that voted!

Kamp Koala still has spaces available! Sign up your kiddo today for a summer of fun! To register go to registration.fostercity.org. For more information, contact Maddy Koval at [email protected]

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Birthday Cake Decorating Contest! We received some amazing entries! Recreation staff voted for their favorite and we narrowed it down to the top 2! Now we need your help picking our winner! The cake with the most "likes" within 24 hours on Facebook and Instagram wins! Please note the vote on Instagram will be on our story and not a post

We want to thank everyone that participated and spectated the Foster City Community Car Parade and Cookie Giveaway yesterday! We hope that you enjoyed the event and please tag us on the photos/videos that you took! Happy 50th anniversary Foster City!

Congratulations to our four winners of the Student Art Contest! To kick off Foster City’s 50th birthday, we asked students why they love Foster City! Thank you to everyone that participated!

Don’t forget to register for the FREE cookie giveaway after the parade this Sunday, May 2nd! Register at registration.fostercity.org or visit www.fostercity.org/carparade

There is an opening on two Citizen Advisory Committees including the Parks and Recreation Committee!

We're looking to host Seniors Bingo online starting next month! If you are a senior or know someone who would like to participate, let us know by January 29. To register, call 650-286-2585 or email [email protected]. We will be using Zoom to play. New to Zoom? Staff will set up 1-1 phone calls with those who are new to the platform.

The next Community Update regarding the levee is tomorrow!

Join us for Virtual Bingo! Get a card at Fostercity.org/fcfun

Join us for the first BINGO session of the new year! Get your card at fostercity.org/fcfun

Recreation Staff will have our special mailbox out today so come on by and drop off your letters to Santa.

Bingo is back! Virtual Bingo returns on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 3pm here on Facebook!

Information regarding Step Into the New Year Challenge

We know many holiday traditions look different this year but we hope you find comfort that our annual holiday tree outside of the Recreation Center is already lit up and the tree on the water will return this Friday.

Starting tomorrow, our Parks Maintenance staff will be working on a landscaping project on the sidewalk adjacent to the Library/Community Center. Please pardon our dust while we complete this project!

Join us tomorrow for kids only trivia! Tomorrow’s topic will be cartoons! See you on zoom!

Thanks to all who came out to our Winter Wonderland event on Saturday night! Who would have thought it could snow in Foster City? Did you spot Jack the Elf at the event? Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@fcrecreation) to see what fun and mischief he gets into this holiday season.

Grab the kids, it's time for another virtual RECess! Join Recreation Staff at 1pm for a fun round of kids trivia. Today's topic is SPORTS.

Welcome to Foster City Virtual Bingo! Get your Bingo card at fostercity.org/fcfun

Virtual bingo starts now! Get your bingo card at fostercity.org/fcfun

Is your home ready for Halloween? Enter our Home Decorating Contest by October 28! For more info, visit www.fostercity.org/halloween.

We may not be hosting trivia today but we hope you still take some time out for some fun! Enjoy this holiday themed crossword puzzle. https://crosswordlabs.com/view/holiday-season-2020

Voting has officially opened for the 2020 Holiday Home Decorating Contest. We have narrowed it down to the top 5 homes and now it is up to you to vote for your favorite. To vote, click on the photo of the house and hit "Like". The house with the most votes at 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday, will be crowned the winner. Make sure to check out all of the amazing decorated homes by visiting our Holiday Light map at www.fostercity.org/holidaylights. We have indicated which homes entered... the contest on the map as well! Thanks to all of the wonderful participants in helping make this holiday season a bit brighter!

We still have some spots available for Saturday's Drive-in Movie Night! The parking lot opens up at 5:30pm and the movie begins at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there! For more info, visit www.fostercity.org/drivein.

Winter Camp is available for kids TK-5th grade! Be sure to sign up today as spots are limited.

Thanks to all who participated in our Holiday Home Decorating Contest! We had the difficult task of narrowing it down to the top 5 submissions. To vote for your favorite, click on the photo of the house and hit "Like". Voting ends 5pm on Tuesday, December 22.

We want to see your amazing pumpkin creations! Register for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest at www.fostercity.org/halloween!

Spring registration is also open for Foster City Youth Softball Association!

Interested in checking out the holiday lights around your neighborhood? Check out the 2020 Holiday Lights map at www.fostercity.org/holidaylights! Special thanks to those who entered our Holiday Home Decorating Contest. We had so many great submissions! The top 5 homes will move on for public voting which opens up on Facebook beginning December 21 at 9am and will close December 22 at 5pm.

It’s Family Fun Friday! Stop by the senior wing parking lot to pick up a free craft today from 3-4pm!

Virtual bingo starts now!!! Get your bingo card at. Fostercity.org/fcfun

Happy Holidays! Enjoy our virtual Lighting!

Join us for Virtual Bingo! Get your card at fostercity.org/fcfun

Make sure you add your to the Holiday Light Map as today is the last day to register for both the map and the home decorating contest.

KidsToPros classes now available for registration! Classes start in November

Join Recreation Staff for a fun game of Kahoot! today at 3:30pm! Make sure to have 2 devices ready!

Winter break is almost here! It’s time for a much needed screen break for the kids so sign up for our Winter Camp program. Kids will participate in fun crafts, games, and more! Space is limited. For more information, email [email protected].

We're rolling out our Rec & Roll mobile recreation program this week. Be sure to join us today at Killdeer Park from 11am-12pm for some lawn games and chalk art!

It is Family Fun Friday! Our awesome social media followers can drive on through the Senior Wing parking lot to pick up an ‘out of this world’ craft kit! Staff will be out there starting at 2pm and will be there until we run out of kits. Be sure to tag us on social media to show us your finished projects.

Be sure to enter our Pumpkin Decorating Contest this year! You can either submit a painted pumpkin or a foam carved one. Register online and we'll get the pumpkin to you! Pumpkins will be displayed at the Halloween Festival where event attendees will get to vote for their favorites! For more details, visit www.fostercity.org/halloween.

Virtual Bingo Starts now! get your card at Fostercity.org/fcfun

What are your plans for Fall Break? We are launching our mobile Rec & Roll program this week and we'll be popping up in a few parks and our Recreation Staff will be ready to run activities for kids. Be sure to grab a mask and join us for some free family fun!

Getting your home ready for the Halloween holiday? Be sure to enter our 2020 Halloween Home Decorating Contest!

Registration is open for the next session of the Pod Squad (January-March). Students in 1st through 5th grade can work on their Distance Learning assignments while under the supervision of our awesome and well-trained Recreation Staff. During breaks and after school, students will participate in art, games, and sports. For more information, visit www.fostercity.org/podsquad.

We have only TWO more Virtual Bingo games left for 2020 so join us today at 3pm and again next Thursday.We have only TWO more Virtual Bingo games left for 2020 so join us today at 3pm and again next Thursday.

Mark your calendars! Be sure to drop off your letters for the North Pole tomorrow or Thursday! For more info on winter programs such as Letters to Santa, visit www.fostercity.org/winterfun.

We love seeing all the homes decorated for the holidays! Be sure to register your home for our Holiday Light Map by December 15. You also have the option to enter our Holiday House Decorating Contest! Visit www.fostercity.org/holidaylights for more information.

From all of us at Foster City Parks and Recreation, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Don't forget we have Kids Trivia today on Zoom from 1-1:30pm! Be sure to have a second device ready since we'll be using Kahoot. Zoom Meeting ID: 922 1630 0580 Password: recessDon't forget we have Kids Trivia today on Zoom from 1-1:30pm! Be sure to have a second device ready since we'll be using Kahoot. Zoom Meeting ID: 922 1630 0580 Password: recess

Since the kids are on break this week, be sure to have them join us for a special RECess. We're hosting a kids trivia game on Kahoot- we hope to see them on Wednesday at 1pm!

Virtual Bingo Starts Now! Get your bingo card at Fostercity.org/fcfun

Since Thanksgiving is on Thursday, we have moved up our Virtual Bingo game to today. Generate your Bingo card at www.fostercity.org/fcfun and join us here on Facebook Live at 3pm!

Our registration website will be down starting tomorrow at 9am, We apologize for the inconvenience. We expect it to be back up by mid-afternoon.

Happy Friday! Just a friendly reminder that next week's Virtual Bingo has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 24, at 3pm!

Happy Friday! Celebrate the weekend and upcoming Thanksgiving break with Family Fun Friday! Our awesome social media followers can drive on up to the Senior Wing lot for a free craft activity kit (while supplies last) beginning at 2pm today.

Tomorrow is Family Fun Friday which means our faithful social media followers can pick up a free craft activity kit while supplies last! Be sure to check on our social media accounts tomorrow morning to see what we'll be giving away and where to meet us!

Virtual BINGO starts now! Get your bingo card at Fostercity.org/fcfun

The popular Letters to Santa program is back!

The holiday season is quickly approaching! We love seeing all of the homes decorated during this time of year! We're setting up a Holiday Light Map so the community can check out all of the wonderful homes that will be spreading holiday cheer! Be sure to register your home no later than December 15 to have your home listed on the map! Feeling a little extra festive? Embrace your inner Clark Griswold and enter your home in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. For more info, visit www.fostercity.org/holidaylights.

Registration for December’s Crafts at Home is now open! Register at registration.fostercity.org.

Have you purchased your tickets for this weekend’s drive-in movie night? We are also happy to announce that we have another great family movie planned for December! Registration for both movies is open!

Virtual bingo starts now!!!

Thank you to our veterans across the country! Today and everyday, we are grateful for your service to our nation.

Join Foster City Parks and Recreation for an outdoor event in Leo Ryan Park to celebrate the winter season. Walking in a Winter Wonderland will feature a trail of festive lights, winter scenery, and many photo opportunities along the way. End your stroll with a complimentary candy cane or purchase a cup of hot cocoa to keep you warm. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event! Registration will be limited in order to adhere to safety guidelines.

Virtual Bingo Starts now! Get your card at Fostercity.org/fcfun

Thinking about holiday camp options already? Kidz to Pros is hosting a program during Thanksgiving week and Winter Break. Register at registration.fostercity.org.

Thank you to all of the wonderful families who celebrated Halloween with us over the weekend! We also would like to acknowledge all of the awesome organizations and businesses who partnered with us. With their support, we were happy to be able to provide a safe and fun way to celebrate the day!

Thanks to all of the wonderful submissions for this year's Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Decorating Winners! First place was the Dinosaur by Denise P. Second place was Pikachu by Zander B. and Third place was the Deer by Aashi P. To view all of the other great submissions, view the 2020 Pumpkin Contest photo album.

Congratulations Tatsutani and company for winning the best group costume in our Halloween Walkthrough Experience! Thank you to all the participants.

Congratulations Aarna P. for winning the best individual costume in our Halloween Walkthrough Experience! Thank you to all the participants.

Congratulations Parker L. for winning the most creative costume in our Halloween Walkthrough Experience! Thank you to all the participants.

Voting for the 2020 Halloween House Decorating Contest has officially ended. It was a very close race but as of 5pm today when voting closed, House #5 had received the most votes! Congratulations!

We are proud to present the Top 5 Halloween Decorated Homes. Vote for your favorite by clicking "Like" on the photo of the house. Voting ends at 5pm today. Thanks to all of the wonderful submissions! To view all of the other great entries, visit the 2020 Submissions Album.

Get a look at all of the great submissions for our 2020 Halloween Home Decorating Contest. We know Halloween had to be celebrated differently this year and we appreciate all of the awesome community members who still made it SPOOKtacular!