Downtown Burlingame

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November in Downtown Burlingame: Thoughtful Gifts, Hidden Gems & Holiday Cheer!

November is the season of gratitude, gathering and giving! From festive fashions and fabulous food to thoughtful gifts, music and a little pampering, Downtown Burlingame offers endless reasons to explore. Discover something special along Burlingame Avenue, California Drive and our surrounding streets!

🎁 SHOP | Gifts with Personality

Find beautiful flowers, creative gifts and seasonal décor at Penflora, holiday fashions at Morning Glory, and charming cards, stationery and gifts at Paper Caper. For permanent jewelry and personal expression, explore Eleven + Luxe.

🎶 PLAY | Discover California Drive

There's more to Downtown than the Avenue! Find instruments, lessons and musical inspiration at Heriz Music & Art, then stop by Backhaus for artisan breads and pastries. Take time to explore the independent businesses and professional services along our side streets!

✨ RELAX | A Little Holiday Glow

Get holiday-ready with skincare and beauty services at Marlinda's, and discover Downtown's many salons, wellness studios and professional service providers. A little self-care before the holiday rush is always a good idea!

🍽️ DINE | Thanksgiving Made Delicious!

Planning Thanksgiving at home? Twelvemonth is offering a plant-based Thanksgiving feast to go, with pickup November 25. Prefer dining out? Chou Chou French Bistro is featuring a special Thanksgiving dinner.

For pies, pastries and sweet holiday treats, explore Almondette, Busy Lizzy's Baked Goods, Maison Alyzée and Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe. With so many cafés, bakeries and restaurants Downtown, there's something delicious for every gathering!

🍁 CREATE | Thanksgiving & Holiday Experiences

Looking for something memorable? Penflora's Thanksgiving centerpiece workshop takes place November 25. And Paper Source is hosting a Holiday Open House November 6–8, with stationery activities and seasonal inspiration.

🛍️ SHOP | Black Friday, Shop Small & Cyber Monday!

Three great reasons to shop Downtown!

Black Friday — November 27: Kick off your holiday shopping at Downtown's boutiques, specialty stores and technology businesses. Looking for tech gifts, accessories or device repairs? TechLoop is one local stop to explore.

Small Business Saturday — November 28: Shop small and celebrate big! Discover personalized service, unique merchandise and the independent businesses that give Downtown its character.

Cyber Monday — November 30: Shopping online? Remember to check your favorite Downtown merchants' websites for online shopping, gift cards and any holiday promotions they may announce.

Special offers and holiday surprises may be available throughout Downtown—check directly with merchants for their latest promotions!

🎄 LIVE | Holiday Magic Is Coming!

Our tree-lined streets will soon sparkle with seasonal decorations. Get ready for Winterfest and the Downtown Burlingame BID's beloved holiday train on Friday, December 4!

🍁 Make November a Downtown Tradition!

Come for coffee. Find the perfect gift. Pick up a Thanksgiving treat. Explore a new shop. Meet a friend for lunch. And make a day of discovering all that Downtown has to offer!

SHOP • DINE • PLAY • RELAX • LIVE

Downtown Burlingame — the place you want to be!

Holiday menus, workshops, specials and ordering deadlines are subject to availability. Please check with individual businesses for details.

SAVE THE DATE
Winterfest / Holiday Kids Train — December 4

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Town Square is officially open to the public! Huge gratitude to everyone who helped bring this space and project to life. Experience it for yourself—grab a bite to eat and walk over next time you’re downtown.

Also welcoming new openings including Amado, Sleep 360, and more on the way like Trad Bone Broth and Almondette.

Downtown is growing—be sure to follow us to stay updated!

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You won't want to miss this one ✨🥂 Downtown Burlingame's Wine Walk is back! Stroll through 30 local businesses, each pouring their favorite wine alongside appetizers, live music, and amazing community vibes. It's an evening that reminds you why we love this community so much. Stay tuned for ticket info, giveaway opportunities, and more coming soon! Tag a friend you can't wait to bring along! 👇 #DowntownBurlingame #WineWalk #BayAreaEvents #SupportLocal
Downtown Burlingame just got a whole lot juicier! 🧃✨ Thank you to all the incredible leaders and community members who showed up to celebrate this grand opening! Stop by and check out @joeandthejuice! #burlingame #bayarea #joeandthejuice #grandop
Downtown Burlingame just got a whole lot juicier! 🧃✨ Thank you to all the incredible leaders and community members who showed up to celebrate this grand opening! Stop by and check out @joeandthejuice! #burlingame #bayarea #joeandthejuice #grandopening
Downtown Burlingame is sparkling, thanks to our friend @philsmagiccleaning ✨ Phil's Window Cleaning has been keeping our local storefronts looking their absolute best, from window cleaning to full janitorial services. If you've ever admired a perfectly clear shopfront downtown, there's a good chance Phil had something to do with it! 🪟🧼 Support local and give them a follow if you're looking for reliable, trustworthy service! Tag a business owner who could use them 👇 #downtownburlingame #burlingame #supportlocal #bayareabusiness #cleanwindows
@joeandthejuice is back and Burlingame showed UP 💗✨ Joe & The Juice officially reopened in downtown Burlingame and the grand opening was nothing short of amazing! If you missed it, don't worry, they're open and ready for you to stop by. Come say hi, grab your favorite drink, and welcome them back to the neighborhood! Tag a friend you're bringing below! 👇 #joeandthejuice #grandopening #burlingame #sanmateocounty
Something exciting is coming to Downtown Burlingame! ✨ We are excited to welcome @mntstudio to the neighborhood! Mark your calendars their Grand Opening is June 15th! Expect mini classes, a wellness crawl, and so much more. Head over to their page
Something exciting is coming to Downtown Burlingame! ✨ We are excited to welcome @mntstudio to the neighborhood! Mark your calendars their Grand Opening is June 15th! Expect mini classes, a wellness crawl, and so much more. Head over to their page for all the details as they come! 👇 Tag a friend who needs this in their life! #downtownburlingame #bayareawellness #grandopening #supportlocal #localwellness
Spend the day with me in downtown Burlingame ✨ First stop @tradbonebroth! Trad Bone Broth was founded by brothers Jonathan and David Kim. They created this shop to make healing, ready-to-drink broth simple and accessible. Next up, we grabbed something fresh at @sweetgreen before heading to Burlingame Town Square to enjoy our meal and enjoy the warm weather! Also Burlingame Town Square hosts community events the next one is Salsa night, Friday June 5th. We hope to see you there! #downtownburlingame #burlingame #bayareafoodie #supportlocal #bonebrothlover
Look what's coming back to the Ave @joeandthejuice 👀✨ Saturday, May 23rd come and celebrate the return of Joe & The Juice with the whole community! Expect local farmers market goods, product samples, giveaways, and live music as we welcome them
Look what's coming back to the Ave @joeandthejuice 👀✨ Saturday, May 23rd come and celebrate the return of Joe & The Juice with the whole community! Expect local farmers market goods, product samples, giveaways, and live music as we welcome them back to Downtown Burlingame. This is the kind of Saturday that reminds us why we love Burlingame. Mark your calendars and tag a friend you’re bringing below! 🧃💕 #downtownburlingame #burlingame #burlingameca #joeandthejuice #bayareafood
Calling all local businesses who want to be part of something special! 🧡 We're looking for sponsors for our Downtown Burlingame events, starting with the 2026 Wine Walk (one of Burlingame's most beloved traditions!). This is your chance to connect
Calling all local businesses who want to be part of something special! 🧡 We're looking for sponsors for our Downtown Burlingame events, starting with the 2026 Wine Walk (one of Burlingame's most beloved traditions!). This is your chance to connect with our community, support what makes downtown vibrant, and get your business in front of thousands of neighbors who love shopping local. Interested in partnering with us? Email burlingamebid@gmail.com ✨ Tag a local business owner who'd be perfect for this! 👇 #DowntownBurlingame #BurlingameBID #SupportLocal #BayAreaBusiness #ShopLocal
Wine Walk, Fall Fest, Winterfest 🧡 These are the events that bring our whole community together, and they don't happen without sponsors like YOU Becoming a DBID sponsor means investing directly in the heart of Downtown Burlingame. Your support keeps the energy alive all year long. ✨ Want to get involved? email burlingamebid@gmail.com Tag a business owner who should know about this! 👇 #DowntownBurlingame #BurlingameCA #SupportLocal #BayAreaEvents #BurlingameCommunity
Amado Ribbon Cutting! 🎉✂️✨ @amado_burlingame is officially open in Downtown Burlingame and we are SO here for it! This restaurant is everything our community deserves heart, hard work, and a whole lot of love poured into every detail. Make your re
Amado Ribbon Cutting! 🎉✂️✨ @amado_burlingame is officially open in Downtown Burlingame and we are SO here for it! This restaurant is everything our community deserves heart, hard work, and a whole lot of love poured into every detail. Make your reservations and experience it for yourself! Tag a friend you're bringing along! 👇 #DowntownBurlingame #BurlingameEats #BayAreaFoodie #SupportLocal #NewRestaurant
You won't want to miss this one ✨🥂 Downtown Burlingame's Wine Walk is back! Stroll through 30 local businesses, each pouring their favorite wine alongside appetizers, live music, and amazing community vibes. It's an evening that reminds you why we
Downtown Burlingame just got a whole lot juicier! 🧃✨ Thank you to all the incredible leaders and community members who showed up to celebrate this grand opening! Stop by and check out @joeandthejuice! #burlingame #bayarea #joeandthejuice #grandop
Downtown Burlingame is sparkling, thanks to our friend @philsmagiccleaning ✨ Phil's Window Cleaning has been keeping our local storefronts looking their absolute best, from window cleaning to full janitorial services. If you've ever admired a perfec
@joeandthejuice is back and Burlingame showed UP 💗✨ Joe & The Juice officially reopened in downtown Burlingame and the grand opening was nothing short of amazing! If you missed it, don't worry, they're open and ready for you to stop by. Come s
Something exciting is coming to Downtown Burlingame! ✨ We are excited to welcome @mntstudio to the neighborhood! Mark your calendars their Grand Opening is June 15th! Expect mini classes, a wellness crawl, and so much more. Head over to their page
Spend the day with me in downtown Burlingame ✨ First stop @tradbonebroth! Trad Bone Broth was founded by brothers Jonathan and David Kim. They created this shop to make healing, ready-to-drink broth simple and accessible. Next up, we grabbed someth
Look what's coming back to the Ave @joeandthejuice 👀✨ Saturday, May 23rd come and celebrate the return of Joe & The Juice with the whole community! Expect local farmers market goods, product samples, giveaways, and live music as we welcome them Calling all local businesses who want to be part of something special! 🧡 We're looking for sponsors for our Downtown Burlingame events, starting with the 2026 Wine Walk (one of Burlingame's most beloved traditions!). This is your chance to connect
Wine Walk, Fall Fest, Winterfest 🧡 These are the events that bring our whole community together, and they don't happen without sponsors like YOU Becoming a DBID sponsor means investing directly in the heart of Downtown Burlingame. Your support kee
Amado Ribbon Cutting! 🎉✂️✨ @amado_burlingame is officially open in Downtown Burlingame and we are SO here for it! This restaurant is everything our community deserves heart, hard work, and a whole lot of love poured into every detail. Make your re
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