Join us at Foster City Summer Days!
August 15-17, 2025
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.
Please note that the event layout for 2025 will be modified due to ongoing construction of our new Community Center.
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.
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Advanced discounted wristband tickets are available for purchase online only from June 20 through August 14.
After August 14, tickets can only be purchased onsite at the event. Individual ride tickets can be purchased at the event only.
Rubber Ducky Races
The popular race from the 1980s is back! Community members who bring their own inflatable vessel, such as a raft or inner tube, are eligible to compete in a race on the lagoon along the boardwalk. We will have a special race just for folks interested in participating in Anything But a Boat Race.
Please return in June 2025 for more information.
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!
We are currently accepting bookings for local community acts interested in performing on our Community Stage, limited to duos and trios only. Email below if interested.
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 trucks interested in being a vendor should use the link below to inquire further.
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 (Meadow) 4pm-7pm
Concert (Amphitheater) 6pm-8pm
Friday, August 15, 2025
Carnival Rides 11am-11pm
Craft and Community Booths 11am-6pm
Food and Beverage 11am-8pm
Community Stage 11am-5pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Carnival Rides 11am-7pm
Craft and Community Booths 11am-5pm
Food and Beverage 11am-5pm
Concert (Amphitheater) 2pm-4pm
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Planning Your Visit
Useful Information & Tips
Parking
Event Parking is available for $10 at Parkside Towers (1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd), City Hall (610 Foster City Blvd), and Century (1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd) from 9am-7pm on Saturday and 9am-5pm on Sunday.
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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.
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Temporary Street and Parking Lot Closures
**New for 2025: Due to the construction of the new Community Center, street closure timeline may be adjusted. Please continue to check back for updates.**
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Shell Boulevard (between East Hillsdale Boulevard and Bounty Drive) closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 14 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 18.
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Balclutha Drive (between the round-about on the PJCC campus and Shell Boulevard) closed to through traffic from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 14 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 18.
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Shell Boulevard exit from South Service Road of the PJCC campus will be closed from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 14 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 18.
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Shell Boulevard exit from Civic Center Drive will be closed from 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 14 until 5:00 AM on Monday, August 18.
Our Generous Sponsors
and Program Partners
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.
