Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week reflects on ways we can break barriers so that places can foster belonging for all, including immigrants and refugees. Join us for Welcoming Week from September 12-21, 2025. Welcoming Week is a worldwide event led by Welcoming America. Programming is supported by Welcoming Redwood City and community partners.
La Semana de Bienvenida reflexiona sobre cómo podemos romper barreras para que los lugares fomenten la pertenencia para todos, incluyendo a inmigrantes y refugiados. Únase a nosotros en la Semana de Bienvenida del 12 al 21 de septiembre de 2025. La Semana de Bienvenida es un evento mundial organizado por Welcoming America. La programación cuenta con el apoyo de Welcoming Redwood City y sus socios comunitarios.
Programs
YMCA Community Discount
As a special gift, the Sequoia YMCA is offering a waived membership joining fee for anyone who brings in their Welcoming Week flyer. // Como regalo especial, la YMCA de Sequoia ofrece una cuota de inscripción gratuita a quienes traigan su folleto de la Semana de Bienvenida.
City Council Proclamation for Welcoming Week
MON SEP 8, 6pm, City Hall Council Chambers
This special evening will mark the beginning of a week filled with community building, connection, and celebration. // Esta noche especial marcará el inicio de una semana llena de comunidad, conexión y celebración.
Cafecito with Supervisor Lisa Gauthier
FRI SEP 12, 1:30pm at Eskina Restaurant
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your Supervisor, ask questions, and be part of a dialogue that strengthens our community. // Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a su Supervisora, hacer preguntas y participar en un diálogo que fortalece a nuestra comunidad.
Welcoming Week Storytime with Promotores / Hora de Cuentos con Promotores para la Semana de Bienvenida
SAT SEP 13, 11am - Downtown Library
Join Redwood City Together Promotores for a joyful morning of storytime, coloring, and community bonding. / Acompaña a los Promotores de Redwood City Together para una mañana divertida con lectura de cuentos, actividades para colorear y convivencia comunitaria.
Fiestas Patrias
SUN SEP 14, 2-8pm, Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square will be transformed into a festive, beautiful, and fun setting in celebration of this important patriotic holiday in the Mexican culture. // La Plaza del Palacio de Justicia se transformará en un ambiente festivo, hermoso y divertido para celebrar esta importante festividad patriótica de la cultura mexicana.
Voices of Welcome: A Story Wall with Casa Circulo Cultural
MON SEP 15, 5pm at Casa Circulo Cultural
Children will proudly unveil a beautifully decorated Community Story Wall they have helped create, and everyone will be invited to contribute their own reflections and learnings.// // Los niños desvelarán con orgullo un Muro de Historias Comunitarias bellamente decorado que ellos mismos han ayudado a crear, y todos estarán invitados a compartir sus propias reflexiones y aprendizajes.
Welcoming Week Stories
TUE SEP 16, 6:30pm - Redwood Shores Library
WED SEP 17, 10:30am - Schaberg Library
Join us for special Welcoming Week Storytimes.
Welcoming Star Celebration
WED SEP 17, 6-8pm
We are honored to recognize our 2025 Welcoming Stars—Project READ and Jane Slater—for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact in Redwood City. // Nos honra reconocer a nuestras Estrellas de Bienvenida 2025 —Project READ y Jane Slater— por su destacado liderazgo, dedicación e impacto en Redwood City.
Youth Art and Wellness Fair with Siena Youth Center
FRI SEP 19, 6-8PM PM at Siena Youth Center
Youth and their families are invited to participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities designed to promote art, wellness, and connection. // Invitamos a los jóvenes y sus familias a participar en una variedad de actividades divertidas y atractivas diseñadas para promover el arte, el bienestar y la conexión.