July in Downtown Burlingame: Family Fun, Picnic Days & Cool Summer Treats

July is made for easygoing family days in Downtown Burlingame — sunshine, snacks, summer strolls, creative activities, and something cold and sweet along the way. Whether you’re planning a relaxed picnic, looking for a screen-free activity with the kids, or just want a simple summer outing close to home, Downtown makes it easy to turn an ordinary afternoon into a family adventure.

Start with a picnic plan: stop by Mollie Stone’s for fresh picnic favorites, snacks, drinks, fruit, sandwiches, and easy grab-and-go items. Then let the kids run and swing at the local playground on Primrose or better yet head toward Washington Park, where families can enjoy the playground, picnic areas, and open-air summer energy right near Downtown.

Add a hands-on creative stop at All Fired Up on Lorton Avenue, where kids and families can paint pottery and make a colorful keepsake from the day. Pair that with a visit to the Burlingame Public Library, where summer reading, story times, children’s programs, and family activities add a little imagination to the outing.

And because July calls for cool treats, make time for a Downtown refresh stop. Try ice cream or soft serve at Buena’s Organic Soft Serve, boba and tea drinks at Sunright Tea Studio or Ume Tea, or refreshing juices and smoothies from Déjà Vu Juice Bar on Burlingame Avenue, Sidewalk Juice on Park Road, or Joe & The Juice on Burlingame Avenue.

This summer, keep it simple: pack the snacks, bring the kids, paint something colorful, visit the library, play at the park, cool off with ice cream, boba, or juice, and discover how easy it is to enjoy a family-friendly July day in Downtown Burlingame.