BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hiller Aviation Museum - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hiller.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hiller Aviation Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20231115T185447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203428Z UID:10015047-1780135200-1780142400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Open Cockpit Day DESCRIPTION:Open Cockpit Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a unique opportunity to gain a pilot's eye perspective on many of the Hiller Aviation Museum's aircraft. The McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk\, Boeing 747 and Hiller H-12 cockpits are always open\, but on Open Cockpit Days the doors and canopies of many additional aircraft in the Museum's collection swing open to allow visitors a special chance to sit inside and explore the controls and instruments needed to fly these aircraft. \n \n \n \n \n \n Sit in the cockpits of some of the following aircraft: \n\nGrumman HU-16 Albatross\nFokker Dr.1 Red Baron\nAero Commander 500U\nBoeing 737-100\nBoeing 747\nCessna 177 Cardinal\nAero L-39 Albatross\nBell 47D\nHiller FH-1100\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Dates\nSaturday May 30\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/open-cockpit-day/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/cardibal-boy-girl.jpg-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20260318T232241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152556Z UID:10016480-1778929200-1778932800@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Cagle - Postponed DESCRIPTION:Astronaut General\, Dr. Yvonne Cagle\nPresentation\nSaturday May 16. 11 AM – *Postponed*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDue to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. Dr. Cagle’s presentation has been postponed to a later undetermined date.  \nPrepare to be inspired! \nDr. Yvonne Cagle\, MD\, PhD\, is a NASA Astronaut\, aerospace physician\, Brigadier General in the California State Guard USAF Retired\, senior flight surgeon\, and biotech inventor whose career has helped shape the future of human spaceflight and global health. Her work bridges science\, medicine\, the military\, and space exploration with a rare depth of experience and vision. \nAs an aerospace professor\, Astronaut Cagle has educated and mentored students across an impressive spectrum of institutions\, including Stanford University\, the University of California system\, Fordham University\, multiple HBCUs\, and UTMB Medical School. Her influence reaches across generations of scientists\, physicians\, and innovators. \nHer lifelong impact has been honored on the world stage\, with dedicated exhibits celebrating her achievements at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. In 2024\, she received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Medal\, recognizing her monumental contributions and unwavering service to advancing global health and expanding the frontiers of human spaceflight. \nThis presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a trailblazer whose work continues to inspire bold exploration and meaningful progress here on Earth and beyond. URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/astronaut-cagle/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/yvonne-cagle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20250619T235151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202721Z UID:10016500-1778407200-1778414400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Paint-A-Plane DESCRIPTION:Paint-A-Plane\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the excitement with special activities just for kids!  Paint-A-Plane\, Aircraft checkouts\, cockpit exploration\, glider and helicopter construction and more are just some of the activities available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane Activities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane\nMarch Through September\nSunday April 19\, 2026Sunday May 10\, 2026Sunday June 21\, 2026Sunday July 19\, 2026Sunday August 2\, 2026\n\nPaint-a-Plane Cessna Cardinal**\nJump House**\nScorpion Helicopter Checkout\nPaper Helicopter Construction\nPenguin Airplane Assembly\nOpen Cockpit Aircraft\n\n**Weather Dependent \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloween Paint-A-Plane\nOctober\nSaturday October 24\, 2026Sunday October 25\, 2026\n\nVertical Wind Tunnels & Ghosticopters\nSpecial Spooky Crafts\nHalloween-Themed Paint-a-Plane\nHaunted Hangar Gallery Decorations\nJump House\nAnd Much More!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/paint-a-plane/2026-05-10/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Paint-a-Plane-600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20260415T155603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T155609Z UID:10016518-1777114800-1777118400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Aviation Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Aviation Innovation Summit\nSaturday April 25\, 11 AM\n \n \n \n \n \n The Aviation Innovation Summit is a student‑organized event hosted in collaboration with the Hiller Aviation Museum\, taking place on April 25\, 11:00 AM. This year’s summit brings together industry leaders from Ampaire and Reliable Robotics for a dynamic panel discussion focused on two of the most critical challenges facing general aviation today: sustainability and safety. In addition to sharing insights into cutting‑edge technologies\, the panelists will reflect on their own career journeys—highlighting how curiosity\, persistence\, and personal growth have shaped their paths in aviation. \nAmpaire is pioneering hybrid‑electric aircraft technology that reduces fuel consumption\, emissions\, and noise while making regional air travel more accessible and efficient. By retrofitting existing aircraft with electric propulsion systems\, Ampaire is working toward a more sustainable future for aviation without requiring entirely new infrastructure. Reliable Robotics\, meanwhile\, is advancing autonomous flight systems designed to dramatically improve aviation safety by automating all phases of flight—from taxi to landing—while remaining fully compatible with existing airspace and aircraft. Together\, these companies offer a powerful look at how innovation is transforming aviation today. The Aviation Innovation Summit aims to inspire curiosity about the rapidly evolving general aviation industry and encourage the next generation to pursue their interests\, explore new technologies\, and imagine their own futures in aviation. \nSummit included with museum admission. Hiller Aviation Museum Members are free.  URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/aviation-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/clean-Air-Summit-close-up-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20250619T235151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202721Z UID:10016061-1776592800-1776600000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Paint-A-Plane DESCRIPTION:Paint-A-Plane\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the excitement with special activities just for kids!  Paint-A-Plane\, Aircraft checkouts\, cockpit exploration\, glider and helicopter construction and more are just some of the activities available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane Activities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane\nMarch Through September\nSunday April 19\, 2026Sunday May 10\, 2026Sunday June 21\, 2026Sunday July 19\, 2026Sunday August 2\, 2026\n\nPaint-a-Plane Cessna Cardinal**\nJump House**\nScorpion Helicopter Checkout\nPaper Helicopter Construction\nPenguin Airplane Assembly\nOpen Cockpit Aircraft\n\n**Weather Dependent \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloween Paint-A-Plane\nOctober\nSaturday October 24\, 2026Sunday October 25\, 2026\n\nVertical Wind Tunnels & Ghosticopters\nSpecial Spooky Crafts\nHalloween-Themed Paint-a-Plane\nHaunted Hangar Gallery Decorations\nJump House\nAnd Much More!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/paint-a-plane/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Paint-a-Plane-600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232102 CREATED:20240126T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T185856Z UID:10010932-1775977200-1775988000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Airport Runway Run DESCRIPTION:10th Annual \nAirport Runway Run\n \n \n \n \n \n at San Carlos Airport\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Run • Walk • Stroll\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RACE RESULTS \n \n 2026 RACE PHOTOS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Hiller Aviation Museum Runway Run \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like an aircraft on takeoff\, you will traverse the length of the entire 2\,600-foot runway of San Carlos Airport. This is one of the most unique running\, walking\, and strolling experiences in the Bay Area. \nThis event sells out every year\, so register now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Race Day Info:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rules\n\nRunners and walkers only permitted on the course. Strollers ok. No pets\, skateboards\, bikes\, or roller blades permitted.\nWalkers\, please start at the back of the pack. Walkers welcome on the 2K and 5K. Walking is not recommended on the 10K\, as participants must complete the course within 90 minutes.\nEntry fees are nonrefundable. If you are unable to participate\, you may transfer your registration to another participant.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Courses\n5K and 10K are certified races with chip timing. \n2K is a fun run. \nThe start and finish to all three races is at Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Road\, San Carlos\, CA 94070. \nThe 2K and 5K are entirely paved roads\, while the 10K is split between trail and paved roads.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5K/10K Awards\nPrizes for the overall man\, woman\, and nonbinary first place winners of the 5K and 10K: \n\nA $100 gift certificate to Sports Basement\,\nA one-year Individual Museum Membership\,\nYour Name on the Museum’s Highway 101 LED Marquee the day after the race!\n\nPrizes for 1st in each age division of the 5K/10K \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5K/10K Age Divisions\n2K is an untimed Fun Run \nMan | Woman | Nonbinary \n•  12 and under•  13 – 19•  20 – 29•  30 – 39•  40 – 49•  50 – 59•  60 and up \n \nThank you\, A Runner’s Mind for your generous support of our race awards. Your commitment to the running community helps make this event a success!\nSupport\, and visit them at:1111 Howard Ave\, Burlingame\, CA 94010\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Like an aircraft on takeoff\, you will traverse the length of the entire 2\,600 foot runway of San Carlos Airport. This is one of the most unique running\, walking\, and strolling experiences in the Bay Area.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your support makes a difference!\nProceeds of the Airport Runway Run benefit Hiller Aviation Museum\, a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization that provides science and aviation programming. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advanced Packet Pickup\nFor Standard and Green Registrants \nHighly Recommended!\nFriday\, April 10am – 4 pm @ Hiller Aviation Museum\n&\nSaturday\, April 11\, 11 am – 4 pmSports Basement\, 202 Walnut St.\nRedwood City\, CA 94063 \nParticipants will receive up to 11% off (Basementeers 20% off) all in-store purchases* during packet pickup hours! *some exclusions apply \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Two Registration options:\nStandard or Green\nStandard: bib\, participant medal\, t-shirt\, and goodie bag. \nGreen: bib only. Go green and skip the stuff! Green registrants are still eligible for race awards. \nAll participants receive FREE admission to Hiller Aviation Museum on race day. \nDon’t miss out! Capacity is limited\, and this event sells out every year. Register early to secure your spot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participant Medal\nA new 2026 medal is included with each STANDARD Registration (but not with green registration). \nCurated to honor our 10th Annual Airport Runway Run\, this medal marks a rare moment when aviation pauses and community takes flight. \nThe medal features the iconic runway “X” – the symbol used to close a runway to aircraft; reimagined in its duality as both a mark of achievement and the Roman numeral for ten\, celebrating a decade of runners taking over the San Carlos Airport runway. Within the X\, a subtle design draws inspiration from the Hiller-copter XH-44\, honoring the innovation and aviation legacy rooted in San Carlos. \nMore than a finisher’s medal\, it represents ten years of footsteps on tarmac and a milestone where ground and sky stories intersect. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Post-Race Fair & Activities:\n\nRefreshments\nSponsor booths\nHiller Aviation Museum Exhibits and Aircraft\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more info\, contact: Audie Amirkiai\, VP of Development\, at audie@hiller.org or 650-654-0200 x203. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aviator Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n – \n \n \nMark Jon Bluth\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Navigator Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explorer Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adventurer Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ground Crew Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What time should I arrive on Race Day?\n\nSuggested arrival time is 6:30 to 7 am.\nDoors open at 7 am on Sunday\, April 12. Races begin at 7:30 am. Latecomers cannot be accommodated.\nParticipants must be at the Start/Finish line by 8 am\, or they will not be permitted onto the runway.\n\nWhat’s the parking situation?\n\nParking is free!\nFollow parking crew instructions to best available parking.\nAllow up to 15 minutes to park and walk to the Museum.\n\nWhat will the outdoor Start/Finish Zone include?\n\nGear Check\nSponsor Fair\nKids Bounce House\nPost-race Water and Bananas\n\nAre dogs allowed? \n\nDogs are not permitted on the premises unless they are a registered service animal.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Should I go to Advanced Packet Pickup?\nYes\, Advanced Packet Pickup is highly recommended for everyone. Make your Race Day morning a breeze by stopping by Sports Basement in Redwood City on Saturday\, April 11 between 11 am and 4 pm to pick up your bib. For standard registrants\, you may also pick up your medal\, t-shirt\, and goodie bag. \nRemember\, participants will receive up to 11% off (Basementeers 20% off) all in-store purchases* during packet pickup hours! *some exclusions apply \nWho needs to register?\nAll participants with feet on the runway should register and have a bib. Registration is not required for those in a stroller/carrier. \nCan I visit Hiller Aviation Museum after the race?\nYes\, your race bib entitles you to Race Day admission to Hiller Aviation Museum. Just show your 2026 bib for same-day re-entry. The Museum is open until 5 pm. For more info and hours for special museum activities–such as Flight Sim Zone\, Drone Plex\, and Invention Lab–please click here. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Questions?\nPlease contact Audie Amirkiai at audie@hiller.org or 650-654-0200 x203. URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/airport-runway-run/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Run-black-600-x-450-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20240328T233324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T235622Z UID:10013758-1775296800-1776009600@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Trains and Planes DESCRIPTION:Trains and Planes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trains and Planes\n10 am – 4 pm each day\nSaturday April 4 to Sunday April 12\nJoin us for our annual Spring Model Train Show. This year there will be a number of separate model train layouts set up at the museum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Saturday\, April 4 – Sunday April 12 \nDiablo Pacific Short Line is a large G-scale modular railroad. It is known throughout the Bay Area and exhibits at regional parks\, museums\, train hobby shows\, and community events. It is one of the oldest and largest modular large-scale clubs in the world. \n\nLarge layouts are low enough for small children to see and be close to the action.\nSee a variety of scenic themes with great detail and animation.\nTrains represent late 19th-century steam locomotives up to 21st-century diesel-powered engines.\nFreight and passenger trains.\nDiscover the importance of railroads and railroad history.\nLearn from knowledgeable hobbyists in woodworking\, electrical\, and scenic construction techniques.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Saturday April 4 – Sunday April 12 \nThe Golden Gate Lionel Railroad Club is a group of train enthusiasts that operate three rail O-scale and classic trains on a 20 ft. by 35 ft. hi rail modular layout with three loops of track. \nThis is the fourth layout they have built since their founding in 1986 by Gerry Bretshneider in San Francisco. It is now one of five Lionel Railroad Clubs in the U.S. The layout is never finished as their many creative members are continually detailing several areas. Look closely!! \nFor more information about the club\, please see their website at www.gglrrc.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AsiaNRail\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Wednesday April 8 – Sunday April 12 \nExplore exotic\, colorful Asia by rail. Follow trains through scenes of rural rice terraces and waterfalls\, ancient mountain temples\, and enchanting villages. This layout presents 1/150 Asian N scale models of historic steam and modern diesel and electric trains from Japan\, Taiwan\, China\, Korea\, Thailand\, Russia and other Asian countries. The setting of the layout features traditional Asian architecture and scenery displayed with informative descriptions of each scene to help viewers learn more about the diverse cultures of Asia as they follow the trains around the layout. First displayed in 2008\, the layout has been shown at several local shows\, including the annual Train Days exhibition at the Los Altos History Museum\, and at several regional and national conventions of the National Model Railroad Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Wednesday April 8 – Sunday April 12 \nPeninsula NTRAK is an N-scale model railway club founded in 1991 on the San Francisco peninsula. The club is known for the high standard of quality and detail that its members achieve. Peninsula NTRAK modules are built to international NTRAK standards\, allowing the modules to be joined by others worldwide. The club has participated in numerous local shows each year\, and many members have taken their modules to conventions up and down the West Coast\, including the national conventions of the National Model Railroad Association in Sacramento in 2011 and in Portland\, Oregon\, in August 2015. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exploiting the advantages of N scale\, which is just 1/160 the size of real trains\, the layout can run the long trains that represent North American mainline railroading in the U.S.\, Canada and Mexico – with occasional visits by trains from other parts of the world\, including high speed bullet trains\, Caltrain and even Thomas\, The Tank Engine! Find out more about the club at www.ttrainweb.org/pntrak.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Swiss Narrow Gauge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Saturday April 4 – Wednesday April 8 \nSwiss Narrow H0m Gauge \nThe Meter Gauge Module Group runs trains that are HO scale (1:87) but with a smaller gauge of 12mm between the rails instead of the standard 16.5mm gauge. There are many meter gauge lines in Switzerland run by private companies such as Rhaetische Bahn (RhB)\, Furka Oberalp (FO)\, Brig Visp Zermatt (BVZ)\, Montreux Oberland Bernois (MOB)\, and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB). We run models of the famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express trains\, as well as local passenger trains and freight trains from all these companies. \nIn addition to the pleasant Swiss scenery our modules\, we have two particularly attractive areas\, a model of the Chamby station on the MOB line\, and a stone arch viaduct that goes into a tunnel reminiscent of the Landwasser Viaduct on the RhB network. We run single track mainlines with sidings in stations\, and we also incorporate elevation changes in our track\, with one module that has the track cross over itself as it loops around. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Display dates: Saturday April 4 – Tuesday April 7 \nThe Golden Gate American Flyer Club comprises members who enjoy collecting and operating S Gauge trains\, which were popularized by the A.C. Gilbert Company starting in 1946.   We are also interested in other A.C. Gilbert products including HO trains and Erector sets as well as S Gauge trains by other manufacturers. Lionel produced trains under the American Flyer name\, but has recently limited production.   Other current and former manufacturers include American Models\, S-Helper Service\, MTH\, and Scale Trains. \nWe meet twice monthly\, once by Zoom for the benefit of members who live in outlying areas of California and the West\, and once in person at the home of a Bay Area member.  At the in person meetings\, we enjoy running trains on the host’s layout\, buying\, selling and swapping trains\, sharing repair tips\, and showing off our latest acquisitions. \nWe also have a modular layout which we display at various trains shows and it will be on display at this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.\nMuseum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door.\n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/trains-and-planes/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/promo_trains_and_planes_450x350px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20231027T215256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193905Z UID:10004265-1775296800-1775304000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter! DESCRIPTION:Family fun for Kids on the San Francisco Peninsula \n \n \n \n \n \n Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The following activities are from 10 am – 12 pm: \n\nEnjoy face painting.\nHave fun on the jump and/or obstacle course! *\nTo top it off\, many Model Train displays will also be open for everyone to enjoy.\nEaster Eggstravaganza\n\n*  Some of the outdoor activities may be affected by the weather \n \n \n \n \n \n Come see the Easter Bunny fly!  Rain or shine! \nThe Bunny arrives by personal helicopter at 11 am\nGet an Easter Egg straight from the Bunny and enjoy face painting\, a bounce house and a model train display. \nMembers are Free; no advanced tickets necessary. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/easter-bunny-arrives-by-helicopter/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Ebunny-Web-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20231027T213947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193344Z UID:10004264-1774090800-1774105200@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Bay Area Garden Railroad DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Garden Railroad\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bay Area Garden Railroad Society’s waist-high track features live steam locomotives. These railroad engines are designed to be run in anybody’s backyard garden. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live steam locomotives have a butane-fueled fire that boils water. The resultant steam is then used to power the pistons. This is the same technique full-size locomotives have used for 180 years. Many examples of old-time model steam locomotives will be seen running on the track\, all the while puffing wonderful plumes of steam. \n*Trains are outdoors and weather dependent. They will not run in the rain.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/bay-area-garden-railroad/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/promo_garden_railroad_600x450px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20250619T235151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202721Z UID:10016060-1773568800-1773576000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Paint-A-Plane DESCRIPTION:Paint-A-Plane\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the excitement with special activities just for kids!  Paint-A-Plane\, Aircraft checkouts\, cockpit exploration\, glider and helicopter construction and more are just some of the activities available. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane Activities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint-A-Plane\nMarch Through September\nSunday April 19\, 2026Sunday May 10\, 2026Sunday June 21\, 2026Sunday July 19\, 2026Sunday August 2\, 2026\n\nPaint-a-Plane Cessna Cardinal**\nJump House**\nScorpion Helicopter Checkout\nPaper Helicopter Construction\nPenguin Airplane Assembly\nOpen Cockpit Aircraft\n\n**Weather Dependent \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloween Paint-A-Plane\nOctober\nSaturday October 24\, 2026Sunday October 25\, 2026\n\nVertical Wind Tunnels & Ghosticopters\nSpecial Spooky Crafts\nHalloween-Themed Paint-a-Plane\nHaunted Hangar Gallery Decorations\nJump House\nAnd Much More!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/paint-a-plane/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Paint-a-Plane-600x450.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20231027T204802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175420Z UID:10004261-1773568800-1773576000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Celebration! DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Celebration! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Luck o’ the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special celebration in honor of St. Patrick himself! Join the morning festivities\, including free face painting and paint-a-plane GREEN. Scour the Museum’s Gallery for hidden Leprechauns and earn a treat from his pot o’ gold! \n \n \n \n \n \n Children wearing green receive a special toy to commemorate the occasion! \nMake your plans to join us for an annual tradition at the Hiller Aviation Museum. \nEvent included with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Event will be held rain or shine! \n*Outdoor activities are weather dependent \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/flying-leprechaun/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/2016_TAM_9074_D7100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20251112T004117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T004122Z UID:10016035-1771671600-1771675200@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Maddux-Airlines DESCRIPTION:Maddux AirlinesPresented by Ryann WillisSaturday February 21\, 11AM \nWriting a memoir based on family history can be an extraordinary adventure\, one I highly recommend undertaking. My just-completed manuscript is based on my grandfather\, an aviation pioneer\, who died when my father was only four years old. Like many who have written family-based stories\, I initially did not set out to write a full book. \nMy inspiration came from my grandmother. When she passed away at ninety-nine\, I inherited her collection of never-before-seen photographs\, articles\, and an extensive array of newspaper clippings. What began as a casual attempt to learn more about my ancestors for a short Shutterfly project turned into an eight-year journey of discovery. \nWhether our experiences with family are positive or negative\, family often serves as the cornerstone of our lives\, with each family being unique in its own way\, shaped by its history\, traditions\, and shared experiences. Filling in the gaps of the past can be both challenging and rewarding. Every story\, every discovery\, can provide unexpected insights into our own journeys. Delving into the past can also lead to family myths being shattered and uncomfortable truths being revealed. Yet\, the truth can also bring liberation\, freeing us from the burden of the unknown. While working on the book\, I learned that my grandfather was not only an airline founder but also a World War I submariner\, so if you’re thinking about writing about your forebearers\, I say damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead. \nRyann Willis is the granddaughter of airline pioneer Jack Maddux and the first cousin of Senator John McCain. She graduated from UCLA and is a former employee of Apple\, Inc.\, as well as the owner of a successful art dealing and appraisal business. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Aero Club of Southern California\, where she also holds the position of Historian. Additionally\, she is an active member of several aviation organizations\, including the NAA\, the Society for Aviation History\, and the National Aviation Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/maddux-airlines/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Maddux-Airlines-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20231027T203837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T230234Z UID:10004260-1770544800-1770552000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Flying Football Fun Fest DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 8 2026\, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \nThe event included with Museum admission. \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the excitement of the big game as the Hiller Aviation Museum explores the combination of football and flight in a family-friendly extravaganza!  Have fun at the Bot Bowl and take a turn commanding programmable robots to run plays in the Hiller Aviation Museum's own robotic stadium!  Fly a drone through football uprights\, and explore gridiron aerodynamics while folding\, flicking and flying a paper football! \nOutdoors the adventure continues with a fun bouncy obstacle course and football-inspired training parachutes.  Then\, at twelve noon\, make a play to see a real helicopter drop hundreds of fun foam footballs! \nWear your favorite team jersey and get a prize! \nCome "Tailgate" party in our  courtyard. Hot dogs and pizza will be available for purchase. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule of Events:\n  \n\nBot Bowl 10-12 pm\nInflatable Obstacle Course 10 am - 11:45 am\nParachute Training Run\nDrone Plex 11 am - 3 pm\nHelicopter Football Drop 12 pm\nInvention Lab Football Flicking 10:00-12 pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/flying-football-fun-fest/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Helicopter-drop-web-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20231129T222144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T233413Z UID:10001889-1767175200-1767186000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Noon Year's Eve DESCRIPTION:Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, December 3110:00 am – 1:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n Kids and parents\, come celebrate the New Year with music\, activities\, face painting and a countdown to THREE GIANT balloon drops at NOON!!!! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n This event begins at 10 am and ends at 1 pm.  Museum will be open to the general public from 1 pm until 5 pm. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is SOLD OUT.\nTickets will NOT be sold at the door. \nNo passes or other discount coupons accepted at this event. \nMuseum opens to the general public after the event at 1PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule of Events: \n10:00 am – Lori & RJ Music – Musical Hosts of the EventKick off the morning with songs\, silliness and tons of energy! \n  \n10:15 am – Broadway Babies & KidsLittle Stars take the stage with adorable show-stopping moments! \n  \n10:30 am – Magic Show with Germar the MagicianMind-blowing tricks\, big laughs and magical surprises! \n  \n10:45 am – Sing with BellaBella brings the sparkle! She sings\, dances and gets everyone moving with fun audience interaction! \n  \n11:00 am – Peninsula Lively ArtsBeautiful dance\, music and movement to brighten your morning! \n  \n11:15 am – The Puppet Company Marionettes ShowWatch puppets come alive in this whimsical mini-theater! \n  \n11:45 am – Countdown\, get ready for the NOON Balloon Drop!The excitement builds…the balloons are ready…get into position! \n  \nNOON BALLOON DROP \n  \n12:05 – Casa Circulo Cultural FolkloricoColorful costumes\, rhythmic dancing and joyful traditions! \n  \n12:30 pm – Rock out with Lori & RJInteractive kid-style rock\, funk and full-on-fun. Everyone dances and everyone plays! \n  \n* Schedule subject to change \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stage Entertainment\nLori & RJ – Cotton Candy Express MusicSing with BellaBroadway Babies & KidsDance SchoolsPuppet ShowPeninsula BalletGermar the Magician \n*Subject to change \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Activities\nFace PaintingObstacle Course (weather permitting)Jump House (weather permiting)Drone flying in the Drone PlexImagination PlaygroundFlight Sim ZoneInvention Lab \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exhibitors and Food\nFood: Nob Hill Pizza & Hot Dogs URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/noon-years-eve-a-fun-event-kids/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/2022_Tam-DSCF1807_XP2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20250813T170954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T195140Z UID:10015485-1767092400-1767096000@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Astronaut Rex Walheim DESCRIPTION:Meet a Real NASA Astronaut and Hear the Story of the Final Space Shuttle Mission\nBring your family to an unforgettable presentation with Astronaut Rex Walheim and discover what it was like to fly on the last Space Shuttle flight in history.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rex Walheim is a NASA astronaut\, U.S. Air Force officer\, and San Carlos hometown hero. A graduate of UC Berkeley and the University of Houston\, Walheim began his career as an Air Force flight test engineer before being selected as a NASA astronaut in 1996. Over the next two decades\, he became one of the program’s most experienced mission specialists and spacewalkers. \nWalheim flew on three Space Shuttle missions\, including STS-135 in 2011 — the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program. He spent 36 days in space and completed five spacewalks totaling more than 36 hours\, helping build and outfit the International Space Station. At NASA\, he also served as CAPCOM\, led the Spacewalking Branch\, helped develop early ISS operations procedures\, and later guided safety and mission assurance for human spaceflight programs. \nAfter retiring from NASA\, Walheim continued shaping the future of space exploration\, serving in senior leadership roles at Axiom Space and later Blue Origin\, where he now works on astronaut crew integration. His career reflects a lifetime devoted to science\, aviation\, and inspiring the next generation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t miss this must-attend event!\nMeet a real NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut — Rex Walheim\, who grew up right here in San Carlos — and give your family the chance to hear his incredible firsthand stories from the final Space Shuttle mission. This is the perfect family outing during the school break\, especially if you have relatives in town and young minds ready to be inspired. Come spark curiosity\, imagination\, and a love of exploration at the Hiller Aviation Museum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.\nMuseum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the admissions desk.\n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/astronaut-rex-walheim/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Rex-Walheim-Space.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20230913T230632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T175727Z UID:10001892-1765013400-1765022400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Santa Arrives by Helicopter DESCRIPTION:Santa Arrives by Helicopter!\nRain or Shine!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Move over Rudolph. Santa is arriving in his personal helicopter! \nNo charge for Santa’s arrival! \n\nSanta arrives at 10:30 am\nJoin us for Christmas Carols by the West Bay Community Band.\nSanta will be available from 10:30 am-to 12 pm to listen to Christmas wishes.\nMuseum doors open at 9:30 a.m. URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/santa-arrives-by-helicopter/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/santa_2_600x450px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20230913T004527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T224154Z UID:10014452-1764154800-1764158400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Turkey Toss! DESCRIPTION:Helicopter Turkey Toss & Turkey Hunt\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Commemoration of arguably the greatest sitcom episode ever aired on TV\, the 1978 WKRP in Cincinnati “Turkeys Away” the Hiller Aviation Museum presents the Turkey Toss! \nThe Museum is known for presenting many events using a helicopter. Santa and the Easter Bunny both arrive by helicopter\, A Witch drops pumpkins on Halloween\, and even a skydiving leprechaun jumps out of a helicopter for St. Patrick’s Day. Now once again the museum will be dropping Turkeys! No\, not real turkeys because domestic Turkeys can’t fly\, as illustrated in the famous WKRP episode\, so we will be dropping little soft\, squeezable Turkeys that the kids can take home with them. \nTo quote Arthur Carlson\, the GM of WKRP\, “As God is my witness\, I thought Turkeys could fly!” \nThere will also be a Turkey Hunt all day. Find all the Turkey’s hiding in the Museum and win a prize! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n See More 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Here is the script from that famous episode: Nov 1978 \nLes Nessman: I'm here with hundreds of people who have gathered to witness what has been described as perhaps the greatest turkey event in Thanksgiving Day history. All we know for sure is that in a very few moments there are going to be a lot of happy people out here. Now the crowd is... \n[passers-by gawk at Les] \nLes Nessman: The... the crowd is uh... curious but well behaved. And I think I hear something now. Uh... The crowd is moving out into the parking area. And... oh yes! I can see it now. It's a... it's a... helicopter and it's coming this way! \nAndy Travis: A helicopter? \nLes Nessman: It's flying something behind it and I can't quite make it out. It's a large banner and it says H a p p y... T h a n k s... giving... from W... K... R... P! What a sight\, ladies and gentlemen. What a sight. The 'copter seems to circling the parking area now. I guess it's looking for a place to land. No! Something just came out of the back of a helicopter. It's a dark object\, perhaps a skydiver plummeting to the earth from only two thousand feet in the air... There's a third... No parachutes yet... Those can't be skydivers. I can't tell just yet what they are but... Oh my God! They're turkeys! Oh no! Johnny can you get this? Oh\, they're crashing to the earth right in front of our eyes! One just went through the windshield of a parked car! This is terrible! Everyone's running around pushing each other. Oh my goodness! Oh\, the humanity! People are running about. The turkeys are hitting the ground like sacks of wet cement! Folks\, I don't know how much longer... The crowd is running for their lives. I think I'm going to step inside. I can't stand here and watch this anymore. No\, I can't go in there. Children are searching for their mothers and oh\, not since the Hindenburg tragedy has there been anything like this. I don't know how much longer I can hold my position here\, Johnny. The crowd... \nDr. Johnny Fever: Les? Les? Les\, are you there? Les isn't there. Thanks for that on-the-spot report\, Les. For those of you who've just tuned in\, the Pinedale Shopping Mall has just been bombed with live turkeys. Film at eleven. \n[Les walks in\, looking dazed] \nVenus Flytrap: Les! Are you okay? \nLes Nessman: I don't know. A man and his two children tried to kill me. After the turkeys hit the pavement\, the crowd kind of scattered but\, some of them tried to attack me! I tried to jam myself into a phone booth. Then Mr. Carlson had the helicopter land in the middle of the parking lot. I guess he thought he could save the day by turning the rest of the turkeys loose. It gets pretty strange after that. \nVenus Flytrap: [to Andy] "Now" it gets strange. \nAndy Travis: Yeah\, right. Now\, Les\, c'mon now\, tell us the rest. \nLes Nessman: [dazed] I really don't know how to describe it. It was like the turkeys mounted a counter-attack. It was almost as if they were... organized! \nArthur Carlson: [Mr. Carlson and Herb come out of his Mr. Carlson's office] As God is my witness\, I thought turkeys could fly! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/turkey-toss/2025-11-26/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Turkey-drop-600x450-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20251022T155651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155658Z UID:10016027-1762596000-1762610400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:SJSU Autos and Airplanes DESCRIPTION:San Jose State University Autos & Airplanes ShowPresented by the SJSU Spartans Automotive Club & Alpha Eta Rho Aviation Fraternity \nJoin us for an exhilarating celebration of engineering\, design\, and student passion at the Autos & Airplanes Show\, hosted at the Hiller Aviation Museum! This unique event brings together the worlds of high-performance automobiles and aviation\, showcasing the creativity and dedication of the Spartan students. \nWhether you’re a car enthusiast\, an aviation aficionado\, or simply curious\, this show has something for everyone. Explore a stunning lineup of custom tuner cars\, classic muscle cars\, and student aircraft—all proudly presented by members of the Spartans Automotive Club and Alpha Eta Rho\, SJSU’s professional aviation fraternity. \nCome experience the fusion of horsepower and flight\, and support the innovative spirit of San Jose State’s student community! URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/sjsu_autos_airplanes/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/SJSU-Promo-pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232103 CREATED:20230909T180016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T203946Z UID:10015483-1761386400-1761393600@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Pumpkin Drop DESCRIPTION:Helicopter Pumpkin Drop & Kids Halloween Festival ​\n \n \n \n \n \n Join a unique celebration of Halloween excitement as the Hiller Aviation Museum’s witch drops her doomed pumpkin from a high-flying helicopter!  This Family event is from 10 AM – 12 PM.  Carnival games and a Haunted Hangar featuring the Great Pumpkin Hunt. The pumpkin drops when the bell tolls noon! \nThe event included with Museum admission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets now Haunted Hangar Display is included with museum admission. \nMuseum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n Get Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/pumpkin-drop/2025-10-25/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/pumpkin-drop-Lauren-web-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20250813T223146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T223151Z UID:10015489-1758369600-1758380400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Exotic Car Show DESCRIPTION:Exotic Car Show\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come experience a world where speed\, style\, and precision meet. The Hiller Aviation Museum is hosting an Exotic Car Show featuring breathtaking rides from Ferrari\, Lamborghini\, McLaren\, Porsche\, and more — plus a look at the sleek Cirrus Aircraft. \nThe show takes place in the museum’s Compass Rose\, with stunning views of the airport runway as your backdrop. Whether you’re a car enthusiast\, an aviation fan\, or just love seeing incredible engineering in action\, this event promises a fun\, awe-inspiring afternoon of roaring engines\, polished exteriors\, and cutting-edge design. \nThe best part? Admission to the museum covers it all\, so you can enjoy the cars\, aircraft\, and museum exhibits in one visit. \nProudly sponsored by: Lumexa Creative Media\, Aero Fuel\, The Crow Motorsport\, Ana Car Crew Fam\, and Hiller Aviation Museum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n See More 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.\nMuseum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the admissions desk.\n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/exotic-car-show/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Ferrari-Lambo-747-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20240531T000941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T152641Z UID:10014466-1757160000-1757174400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Hops and Props DESCRIPTION:Hops and Props at the Hiller Aviation Museum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hops and Props\nSaturday\, September 6th\, 202512 PM – 4 PM \nNo admission charge to attend the event \n \n \n \n \n \n What could be better than microbrew beer\, live music and cool airplanes under the warm September sky?  The Hiller Aviation Museum presents Hops & Props Beer Fest. \n \n \n \n \n \n Beer by Devil’s Canyon \nSelection: \n\nKaleidescope Sour Ale – Strawberry Lime\nLa Canada de Diablo Mexican Lager\nWhite Ale\nFestbier\nSpare the Air Hazy IPA\nFluent in Sarcasm Double West Coast IPA\nFull Boar Scotch Ale\nRoot Beer Non-Alcoholic\n\nBeer: $11 a pour \nCommemorative Mason Jar (optional): $5 \nWine: $14 a glass. (Free Helifest glasses included) \n\nCabernet Sauvignon\nPinot Noir\nRose’\nChardonnay\nSauvignon Blanc\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FREE EVENT ADMISSION\nMuseum Gallery admission can be purchased separately but is not required to attend Hops & Props \n \n \n \n \n \n What are my parking options?The museum has FREE parking. Please designate a driver. \nBest option: Uber or Lyft \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Band:\n \n \n \n \n \n 12 PM – 4 PM \nThe Montgomery Coe Band \n Fun times and fun music! Hits from Classic Pop & Southern Rock\, to Funky Soul & Rock n Roll!  \nwww.montgomerycoe.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ​Gold Rush Eatery is bringing some truly great eats to the streets of San Jose\, and once you’ve found this food truck\, it’ll be like striking gold. Elevating the regular street food fare to gourmet deliciousness\, you’ve never had anything quite like the stuff they’ve got on board. Just what’s cookin’ at Gold Rush Eatery? Those all American classics that satisfy your hunger and your cravings in one fell swoop. Get their signature Gold Rush burger outfitted with cheddar cheese and their secret miner sauce\, or pig out on their Montana burger topped with bleu cheese\, bacon and buttermilk sauce. Or\, if you’ve got a beef with beef\, Gold Rush Eatery’s got BLT’s\, chicken sandwiches\, fried ravioli and even loaded tots to sink your teeth into. And honestly too much else to list out here. You’ll just have to find ’em yourself. So do that\, find Gold Rush Eatery in San Jose\, or have ’em out to cater your next event. Trust us. It’s the golden standard as far as food trucks go. \nMUST TRY \n\nFried Ravioli – these perfect pasta pillows are deep fried to golden brown perfection and filled with such goodness as Italian sausage and cheese with a side of marinara for the dipping URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/hops-and-props/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Hops-and-Props-Hiller-Museum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20231230T010725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T224911Z UID:10008271-1755946800-1755950400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Paper Airplanes DESCRIPTION:Paper Airplanes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Everyone loves paper airplanes. We turn into test pilots just by folding sheets of paper. We make them to see how fast they will go or how far they will fly\, we even try to do aerobatics with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOne of the top paper airplane makers in the country (and world record holder)\, John Collins\, will join us for an expert demonstration of the wonder\, delight and aeronautic capabilities of hand made paper gliders. John is world distance paper airplane record holder and a master paper airplane builder. John has written a number of books on building paper airplanes that will be available at the event and John will make sure he personalizes it just for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJohn’s discussions and demonstrations will last approximately 45 minutes. No reservations are required and the event is included with your museum admission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJohn’s creative designs include planes so light that simply holding it above your hand and walking makes it fly. He has planes that perform unique aerobatics and even planes that become two when thrown in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/paper-airplanes/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/promo_paper_airplanes_400x300px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20231027T224608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T233352Z UID:10015168-1754820000-1754841600@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Train Display DESCRIPTION:Train Display\nGolden State Toy Train Operators  \nFriday 8 – Sunday Aug 10 \n10AM-4PM Daily \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden State Toy Train Operators mission is to bring the joy of operating toy trains to the public. They do this by operating toy trains for the public at events around the area. They do this using their modular layout built on the LCCA Fas Trak specifications. \nGSTTO modular layout uses the LCCA Fas Trak specifications with Lionel O-gage trains. Members build their own modules to bring together to setup a large display. They take these modules to trains shows and museums throughout the area to display to the public. \nThe Golden State Toy Train Operators have about 45 members who meet the second Friday of most months. They welcome guests and encourage them to join our national organization and our local club. \nFor info on GSTTO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/train-display/2025-08-10/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/2021_Tam-TAM_4484_D500-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20231027T224608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T233352Z UID:10015167-1754647200-1754668800@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Train Display DESCRIPTION:Train Display\nGolden State Toy Train Operators  \nFriday 8 – Sunday Aug 10 \n10AM-4PM Daily \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden State Toy Train Operators mission is to bring the joy of operating toy trains to the public. They do this by operating toy trains for the public at events around the area. They do this using their modular layout built on the LCCA Fas Trak specifications. \nGSTTO modular layout uses the LCCA Fas Trak specifications with Lionel O-gage trains. Members build their own modules to bring together to setup a large display. They take these modules to trains shows and museums throughout the area to display to the public. \nThe Golden State Toy Train Operators have about 45 members who meet the second Friday of most months. They welcome guests and encourage them to join our national organization and our local club. \nFor info on GSTTO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/train-display/2025-08-08/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/2021_Tam-TAM_4484_D500-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20250307T004826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T233715Z UID:10014971-1751133600-1751144400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Flying Gatsby Ball DESCRIPTION:Join Us for \nThe Flying Gatsby Ball!\nStep back in time and celebrate the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s at the Flying Gatsby Ball\, proudly sponsored by the San Carlos City Centennial Community Grant. \nDance the night away to live music by the Brassworks Swing Band and show off your best 1920s-inspired attire in our fabulous Roaring 20’s Costume Contest! A no-host bar will also be available to keep the festive spirit alive. \nDon’t miss this enchanting evening of swing\, style\, and celebration of the City of San Carlos 100th Anniversary! \nThe Ball runs from 6PM-9PM – Special 1920’s dance lessons from 5:30PM-6PM \n \n \n \n \n \n Ticket Information: \nSan Carlos Residents FREE (Tickets and residency ID required upon arrival). First 150 San Carlos residents to arrive will also receive a dinner and ice cream voucher. \nGeneral Admission (Non-San Carlos Resident) \nAdult (18 and older): $25 \nSenior (65+): $20 \nYouth (4-17): $18 \nKids 3 and under free \nMuseum Members (Digital Membership Card & ID required upon arrival) Ticket also includes one free ice cream voucher for each member. \nAdult (18 and older): $12.50 \nSenior (65+): $10 \nChild (4-17): $9 \nKids 3 and under free \nThis is a Museum Signature event – Hiller Aviation Museum Members (Pilot level & above) will receive complimentary admission – please RSVP directly to Audie at audie@hiller.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First 150 San Carlos Residents to arrive may receive complimentary admission\, food truck and ice cream vouchers with proof of San Carlos residency. \nNon-San Carlos Residents may purchase tickets and dinner separately. \nHiller Aviation Museum members may purchase discounted admission tickets and dinner separately. Ticket does include one ice cream voucher per Museum Member. \nTickets on sale now! \nClick Eventbrite for tickets \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Food Trucks \n\nT-Mo Burgers\nMister Softee NorCal URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/flying-gatsby-ball/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Hiller-Flying-Gatsby-banner-600x450-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20250106T224726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T224736Z UID:10014969-1743332400-1743346800@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Aviation Exploration Day DESCRIPTION:Aviation Exploration Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday March 3011 AM – 3 PM\nFree Event\nDiscover Your Future in Aviation!\nAre you a teenager with a passion for aviation? Do you dream of soaring through the skies as a commercial airline pilot\, defending your country as a military pilot\, or ensuring the safety of air travel as an air traffic controller? Join us for Aviation Exploration Day\, where you can explore a variety of exciting aviation careers and meet professionals who can guide you on your journey! \nWhat to Expect\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts\, ask questions\, and get advice on how to pursue your aviation dreams.\nExhibits and Demonstrations: Explore the latest technology and innovations in aviation.\n\nCareer Paths in Aviation\n\nCommercial Airline Pilot: Learn about the training and qualifications needed to fly for major airlines and the exciting life of a commercial pilot.\nMilitary Pilot: Discover the rigorous training and dedication required to serve as a pilot in the armed forces.\nAir Traffic Controller: Find out how air traffic controllers manage the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in the skies and on the ground.\nAircraft Maintenance Technician: Explore the vital role of maintenance technicians in keeping aircraft safe and operational.\nDrone Operator: Dive into the rapidly growing field of drone operations and the various applications of drone technology.\nAirport Operations: Understand the complexities of managing airport operations and ensuring smooth and safe travel for passengers.\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nInspiration: Get inspired by the stories and experiences of aviation professionals.\nGuidance: Receive valuable advice on education\, training\, and career paths.\nHands-On Experience: Engage in practical activities that give you a real feel for different aviation roles.\nCommunity: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for aviation.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career in aviation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out what organizations are attending \nAviation Exploration Day: Click Here URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/aviation-exploration-day/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/FW-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T123000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20250115T192854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T214634Z UID:10014970-1740826800-1740832200@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Air Racing Exhibit Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:Air Racing Grand Opening Event\nSaturday\, March 1\, 11 AM\nPanel Discussion and Ribbon Cutting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrate the grand opening of Air Racing at the Hiller Aviation Museum! This exciting new exhibit features displays from the Golden Age of Air Racing and the Reno Air Races.  Renowned air race pilots Vicky Benzing\, Justin Phillipson\, Dave Morss\, and Bruce Wallace join in a spirited panel discussion at 11 AM\, followed by the ceremonial ribbon cutting to formally open the new exhibit at 12 noon. Join us for a thrilling journey through air racing history and witness the evolution of the world’s fastest motor sport. \nWe’d like to thank the Benzing\, Mendonca\, Williamson families in addition to our invaluable restoration volunteers for their collaborative support to make this exhibit possible. URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/air-racing/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Vicky-pylon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20240909T230531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T230534Z UID:10014451-1732705200-1732708800@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Turkey Toss! DESCRIPTION:Helicopter Turkey Toss & Turkey Hunt\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Commemoration of arguably the greatest sitcom episode ever aired on TV\, the 1978 WKRP in Cincinnati “Turkeys Away” the Hiller Aviation Museum presents the Turkey Toss! \nThe Museum is known for presenting many events using a helicopter. Santa and the Easter Bunny both arrive by helicopter\, A Witch drops pumpkins on Halloween\, and even a skydiving leprechaun jumps out of a helicopter for St. Patrick’s Day. Now once again the museum will be dropping Turkeys! No\, not real turkeys because domestic Turkeys can’t fly\, as illustrated in the famous WKRP episode\, so we will be dropping little soft\, squeezable Turkeys that the kids can take home with them. \nTo quote Arthur Carlson\, the GM of WKRP\, “As God is my witness\, I thought Turkeys could fly!” \nThere will also be a Turkey Hunt all day. Find all the Turkey’s hiding in the Museum and win a prize! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n See More 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Here is the script from that famous episode: Nov 1978 \nLes Nessman: I'm here with hundreds of people who have gathered to witness what has been described as perhaps the greatest turkey event in Thanksgiving Day history. All we know for sure is that in a very few moments there are going to be a lot of happy people out here. Now the crowd is... \n[passers-by gawk at Les] \nLes Nessman: The... the crowd is uh... curious but well behaved. And I think I hear something now. Uh... The crowd is moving out into the parking area. And... oh yes! I can see it now. It's a... it's a... helicopter and it's coming this way! \nAndy Travis: A helicopter? \nLes Nessman: It's flying something behind it and I can't quite make it out. It's a large banner and it says H a p p y... T h a n k s... giving... from W... K... R... P! What a sight\, ladies and gentlemen. What a sight. The 'copter seems to circling the parking area now. I guess it's looking for a place to land. No! Something just came out of the back of a helicopter. It's a dark object\, perhaps a skydiver plummeting to the earth from only two thousand feet in the air... There's a third... No parachutes yet... Those can't be skydivers. I can't tell just yet what they are but... Oh my God! They're turkeys! Oh no! Johnny can you get this? Oh\, they're crashing to the earth right in front of our eyes! One just went through the windshield of a parked car! This is terrible! Everyone's running around pushing each other. Oh my goodness! Oh\, the humanity! People are running about. The turkeys are hitting the ground like sacks of wet cement! Folks\, I don't know how much longer... The crowd is running for their lives. I think I'm going to step inside. I can't stand here and watch this anymore. No\, I can't go in there. Children are searching for their mothers and oh\, not since the Hindenburg tragedy has there been anything like this. I don't know how much longer I can hold my position here\, Johnny. The crowd... \nDr. Johnny Fever: Les? Les? Les\, are you there? Les isn't there. Thanks for that on-the-spot report\, Les. For those of you who've just tuned in\, the Pinedale Shopping Mall has just been bombed with live turkeys. Film at eleven. \n[Les walks in\, looking dazed] \nVenus Flytrap: Les! Are you okay? \nLes Nessman: I don't know. A man and his two children tried to kill me. After the turkeys hit the pavement\, the crowd kind of scattered but\, some of them tried to attack me! I tried to jam myself into a phone booth. Then Mr. Carlson had the helicopter land in the middle of the parking lot. I guess he thought he could save the day by turning the rest of the turkeys loose. It gets pretty strange after that. \nVenus Flytrap: [to Andy] "Now" it gets strange. \nAndy Travis: Yeah\, right. Now\, Les\, c'mon now\, tell us the rest. \nLes Nessman: [dazed] I really don't know how to describe it. It was like the turkeys mounted a counter-attack. It was almost as if they were... organized! \nArthur Carlson: [Mr. Carlson and Herb come out of his Mr. Carlson's office] As God is my witness\, I thought turkeys could fly! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsored by\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/turkey-toss-2/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Turkey-Toss-A.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20231028T000137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T000250Z UID:10014463-1717936200-1717952400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Oceanica Ballet - Flying Colors DESCRIPTION:Flying Colors\nPresented by Oceanica Ballet\nJune 8 & 9\, 2024\nTwo Shows each day: 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oceánica Ballet soars in a showcase of dances with themes of flight and 1940’s Americana. Flying Colors features works by Bay Area choreographers\, presented at Hiller Aviation Museum\, June 8-9 at 12:30pm and 2:30pm with purchase of museum admission.. For more information about Oceánica Ballet\, visit oceanicaballet.org and follow @oceanicaballet on social media. \nEvent is included with Museum admission. Free to Museum Members. \nAbout Artistic Co-Director Edgar Lepe \nTrained in Folklorico Ballet throughout his youth\, Edgar Lepe began studying classical ballet in 2008 at the San Francisco Academy of Ballet under the direction of ballet masters Richard Gibson and Zory Karah. Edgar has performed in Mexico and the United States with Collage West Ensemble\, Compañia Mexico Danza\, Ensembles Ballet Folklorico of San Francisco\, as well as Peninsula Ballet Theatre\, Presidio Dance Theatre\, Bay Pointe Ballet\, and Oakland Ballet. Edgar has choreographed for Bay Pointe Ballet\, Bay Area Ballet Conservatory\, Peninsula Ballet Theatre\, and San Jose Dance International. Edgar currently teaches at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory. \nAbout Artistic Co-Director Robert Burns Lowman \nRobert Burns Lowman trained at Susan Hayward School of Dancing and holds B.A.s in Dance and Theater & Performance Studies from U.C. Berkeley. He is a recipient of the Mask and Dagger Memorial Prize (2012) and the Rosalyn Schneider Eisner Prize (2013). Robert performed principal roles in Peninsula Ballet Theatre’s Giselle\, The Nutcracker\, Carmen\, and The Chrysalis Project. In addition to performing\, Robert directed PBT’s annual Dance Makers choreography showcase from 2016-2019 and was PBT Artistic Assistant from 2018-2020. He currently teaches ballet at Shoreline Dance Academy and Bay Area Ballet Conservatory. \nAbout Oceánica Ballet \nOceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based\, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages\, races\, genders\, sexual orientations\, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works\, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. \nOceánica Ballet\, Inc. has incorporated as a charitable nonprofit corporation and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/oceanica-ballet-flying-colors/2024-06-09/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer2024Instagra_crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232104 CREATED:20231028T000137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T000250Z UID:10014462-1717849800-1717952400@www.hiller.org SUMMARY:Oceanica Ballet - Flying Colors DESCRIPTION:Flying Colors\nPresented by Oceanica Ballet\nJune 8 & 9\, 2024\nTwo Shows each day: 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oceánica Ballet soars in a showcase of dances with themes of flight and 1940’s Americana. Flying Colors features works by Bay Area choreographers\, presented at Hiller Aviation Museum\, June 8-9 at 12:30pm and 2:30pm with purchase of museum admission.. For more information about Oceánica Ballet\, visit oceanicaballet.org and follow @oceanicaballet on social media. \nEvent is included with Museum admission. Free to Museum Members. \nAbout Artistic Co-Director Edgar Lepe \nTrained in Folklorico Ballet throughout his youth\, Edgar Lepe began studying classical ballet in 2008 at the San Francisco Academy of Ballet under the direction of ballet masters Richard Gibson and Zory Karah. Edgar has performed in Mexico and the United States with Collage West Ensemble\, Compañia Mexico Danza\, Ensembles Ballet Folklorico of San Francisco\, as well as Peninsula Ballet Theatre\, Presidio Dance Theatre\, Bay Pointe Ballet\, and Oakland Ballet. Edgar has choreographed for Bay Pointe Ballet\, Bay Area Ballet Conservatory\, Peninsula Ballet Theatre\, and San Jose Dance International. Edgar currently teaches at Bay Area Ballet Conservatory. \nAbout Artistic Co-Director Robert Burns Lowman \nRobert Burns Lowman trained at Susan Hayward School of Dancing and holds B.A.s in Dance and Theater & Performance Studies from U.C. Berkeley. He is a recipient of the Mask and Dagger Memorial Prize (2012) and the Rosalyn Schneider Eisner Prize (2013). Robert performed principal roles in Peninsula Ballet Theatre’s Giselle\, The Nutcracker\, Carmen\, and The Chrysalis Project. In addition to performing\, Robert directed PBT’s annual Dance Makers choreography showcase from 2016-2019 and was PBT Artistic Assistant from 2018-2020. He currently teaches ballet at Shoreline Dance Academy and Bay Area Ballet Conservatory. \nAbout Oceánica Ballet \nOceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based\, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages\, races\, genders\, sexual orientations\, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works\, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. \nOceánica Ballet\, Inc. has incorporated as a charitable nonprofit corporation and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get your tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n This Event is included with museum admission.Museum Members are Free. Just show your membership at the door. \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://www.hiller.org/event/oceanica-ballet-flying-colors/2024-06-08/ LOCATION:Hiller Aviation Museum\, 601 Skyway Rd.\, San Carlos\, 94070\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hiller.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer2024Instagra_crop.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR