San Mateo’s outdoor ice rink returns to Central Park for its 12th season next month, alongside a November calendar of music, guided hikes and holiday shopping.
The City of San Mateo and the San Mateo United Homeowners Association will host a free tree lighting ceremony and opening celebration Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The skating lineup includes Olympic skater Polina Edmunds, Sarah Zhang, Alain Sandraz, Lily Sun and Maria Yang; ice dancers Jeffery Chen and Layla Karnes; and the Nazareth Ice Oasis Production group.
Public skating begins Nov. 14 and continues daily, including holidays, through Jan. 10, 2027, according to the city. Public skating requires a ticket; details are available from San Mateo on Ice.
The rink operator expects more than 40,000 skaters and spectators during the season.
Grammy-nominated trio at the library
The two-time Grammy-nominated Neave Trio performs at the San Mateo Main Library’s Oak Room on Nov. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m., according to the city’s events calendar.
The ensemble features violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov and pianist Eri Nakamura. Its past appearances include Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall.
Music at Kohl Mansion, the San Mateo Public Library Foundation and the San Mateo Public Library are sponsoring the event.
Free marsh hike at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey educators will lead a guided marsh hike Nov. 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., looking for native plants, wildlife and seasonal changes in Coyote Point’s wetlands.
Participation is free, but registration is required. Children must remain with an accompanying adult. Participants will gather at CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, with further meeting instructions provided after registration.
The park charges a $6 vehicle entrance fee.
HEAD WEST Marketplace on B Street
The HEAD WEST Marketplace returns Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on South B Street between First and Third avenues.
The outdoor market features goods from makers, artists and designers. The organizer describes its outdoor venues as welcoming children and pets, with accessible entrances. The market operates in light rain or shine.
More November dates
CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Nights is scheduled for Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at 1651 Coyote Point Drive.
The Bay Meadows Run Club, hosted by Basecamp Bay Meadows, meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. at 3050 S. Delaware St. The free outings offer 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-mile routes for runners, joggers and walkers.
The College of San Mateo Farmers’ Market operates Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., in the Galileo parking lot.
