Join us at Foster City Summer Days!

August 14-16, 2026
Leo Ryan Park

About Foster City Summer Days

The City of Foster City is excited to host the community event, Summer Days, for the 4th time this August. It made its original debut in 2019. Summer Days will be another opportunity for families, neighbors, and friends to connect and to celebrate the City's birthday. We will be partnering up once again with local Foster City businesses and organizations to host a jam packed weekend full of fun activities for folks of all ages. Admission to the event is free. Tickets are required for the carnival rides.

For general questions, email recreation@fostercity.org.

Activities

Summer Days will have lots of fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned for more details!

Carnival Rides

This family friendly event will also feature carnival rides and games. Admission to the event is free, tickets are required for the rides. For children under 36" minimum height, they can ride on designated rides with an adult/chaperone. All riders must have a wristband.
View a Sample Ride List.

Advanced discounted unlimited ride wristband tickets (one per day) are available for purchase online only from June 22 through August 13.

After August 14, tickets can only be purchased onsite at the event. Individual ride tickets can be purchased at the event only ($1 = 1 Ride Credit). Rides are between 4-7 tickets each.

Tix Available June 2026

Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt

Due to construction, the Rubber Ducky Races will look a little different this year! We’re switching things up —get ready for a weekend-long Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt! 🐤🔍
Search high and low for hidden ducks scattered throughout the event. Find one and win a prize!

For more information, click the link below.

Check Back Later for More Info

Entertainment
(including Car Show)

Event attendees will enjoy local entertainment that will range from a classic car show to musical performances! Be sure to catch our evening headliner band, Mercy and the Heartbeats, on Friday (6pm) in the amphitheater!

Interested in performing on the community stage? Send us an email.

Send an Email

Food and Beverage

Summer Days will feature your favorite food trucks and select craft beers from Northern California breweries. Wine will also be available for purchase from our local service clubs. Friday Hours (Limited Service): 6pm-8pm; Saturday Hours: 11am-8pm; Sunday Hours: 11am-5pm.

FOOD VENDORS- Check back in April 2026 or contact SJ Made who oversees the vendor process.

Email SJ Made

Craft Vendors

We are excited to have partnered with San Jose Made over the years to provide a variety of quality handmade items from over 100+ artists from all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Saturday Hours: 11am-6pm Sunday Hours: 11am-5pm

Interested vendors should check back April 2026 for application information or send an email to SJ Made.

Email SJ Made

Community Booths

Learn more about the non-profit organizations and businesses that make up the Foster City community by heading to the Community Booth section of the event. Saturday Hours: 11am-6pm Sunday Hours: 11am-5pm

Applications are open from April 1, 2026 through July 10 at 5pm. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a Wait List.

Community Booth 2026 Applications Open April 2026

Event Schedule

Don’t Miss Out

Take a look below to learn about the program for Foster City Summer Days. If you have any questions about specific activities or event timing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’ll be happy to help. Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer.

Carnival Rides 5pm-10:30pm
Classic Car Show (Shell Blvd) 4pm-7pm
Concert (Amphitheater) 6pm-8pm

Food and Beverage (Shell Blvd & Amphitheater) 5pm-8pm

Friday, August 14, 2026

Carnival Rides 11am-11pm
Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt 10am-5pm

Craft and Community Booths 11am-5pm

Food and Beverage 11am-8pm

Community Stage 12pm-5pm

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Carnival Rides 11am-7pm

Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt 10am-11:30am

Craft and Community Booths 11am-5pm

Food and Beverage 11am-5pm
Community Stage 12pm-5pm

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Planning Your Visit

Useful Information & Tips

Parking

Event Parking is available for $10 at Parkside Towers (1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd) and Century Lot (1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd) from 9am-7pm on Saturday and 9am-5pm on Sunday.

Accessible parking is located at the Community Center/Foster City Library lot. Event parking is not allowed in private retail centers or nearby residential streets.

Bike Valet

Sports Basement will provide complimentary bike parking at Summer Days on Saturday & Sunday from 11am-5pm.

Temporary Street and Parking Lot Closures
Please continue to check back for updates.

Shell Boulevard (between East Hillsdale Boulevard and Foster Square Lane) closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 11 until 5:00 AM on Tuesday, August 18.
Shell Boulevard (between Foster Square Lane and Bounty Drive) closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 13 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 17.
Balclutha Drive (between the round-about on the PJCC campus and Shell Boulevard) closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 13 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 17.
Shell Boulevard exit from South Service Road of the PJCC campus will be closed from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 13 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 17.
Shell Boulevard exit from Civic Center Drive will be closed from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 13 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 17.

Our Generous Sponsors
and Program Partners from 2025

Working Together

Sharing our vision of building a community-inspired, creative festival, our sponsors play a crucial part in making this event a reality. To become a program partner or sponsor, please email recreation@fostercity.org.

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