Santa Mateo

12/12/2025

The Santa Mateo games and challenges spread across Downtown San Mateo — and none of it would have been possible without the incredible support of our local bars, restaurants, cafés, and shops.

From hosting missions to offering Santa-only specials, you created the magic, the laughter, and the joyful chaos that made the night unforgettable.

Please show these amazing downtown partners some love all year long:












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12/10/2025

This is what Santa Mateo 2025 looked like! 🎅✨ Playful vibes and holiday spirit were in full effect as 175 Santas completed challenges in an effort to join "Santa’s Secret Society."

We partnered with 16 incredible Downtown San Mateo businesses who hosted missions, donated graciously, and offered Santa-only food/drink specials — thank you for bringing the magic to life!

We’re also proud to share that $2,500 was raised for NAMI (San Mateo) at our Jingle-Mingle Afterparty LIVE Auction.
The Secret Games themselves were 100% free — built purely for joy, play, and community.

Thank you for making this night unforgettable — a completely free, non-religious, community-built celebration of joy, play, and holiday spirit.

SAVE THE DATE: 12.5.26 — always the first Saturday in December.











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12/09/2025

Santa Mateo 2025 — you made it magical.
Thank you to every Santa, Elf, Gingerbread Person, Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Mrs. Claus, and every joyful initiate who brought silliness, spirit, and community energy to Downtown San Mateo.

We’re still buzzing and can't wait to run it back next year! 🎅✨

12/06/2025

We are thrilled to share that we registered over 300 participants this year.

Thank you to those coming out and playing, to our volunteers, and to all participating businesses and donors for our LIVE auction benefiting NAMI.

12/05/2025

12/03/2025

NAMI San Mateo County provides compassionate support, education, and advocacy to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Their work strengthens our community — and we’re proud to support it.

This Saturday, play with purpose:
If Santa Mateo brings you joy, donate what feels fair for your experience — $10, $25, $50, $100… every bit counts and goes straight to NAMI.

QR codes will be available throughout the event.
Let’s spread joy and make a real impact together. 🎅✨

12/03/2025

This is your reminder that costumes are not just a suggestion for Santa Mateo. You still have time to put something together!

And yes… the best costume wins AirPods Pro 2 🎁🔥

12/01/2025

Huge thank you to our 2025 Santa Mateo Game Stops!

These amazing Downtown San Mateo locations are hosting missions, mini-games, and Santa Mateo only specials during the Secret Games. We couldn’t do this without them. ❤️

Catch them during the Secret Games this Saturday, 12.6.25:

3Bees Coffee — Free coffee at the game start
O'Neills Irish Pub — $2 off all drinks
A2 Wine Bar — $3 off glasses of wine
Chill Spot Rendezvous — $5 ice cream scoop
New York Pizza — $4 pizza slices
Eddies Sports Bar — $5 beers
Potato Guys — Buy 1 get 1 half off
Espetus — Sangria & Bar Bites Happy Hour
Pizza My Heart — Get 1 free slice of pizza
OLHSO House Korean BBQ — Special drink discount
Avenida Restaurant — Happy hour specials
Pausa — Happy hour food & drink specials
McGovern's — $5 beers
Lions Den — game stop

11/29/2025

Silly missions, mini-games, Santa-only specials, the costume contest, and the live charity auction come to downtown San Mateo on 12.6.25!

…oh and we’ve released another 50 spots!

If you and your friends are joining us on 12.6.25, now’s the time to assemble your costume, rally your crew, and get ready for an epic night downtown.

🎟 Last chance to register:
SantaMateo.com
🔑 Password: 12.6.25