Buy Count-Me-In Parties

It’s time to grip it and rip it at Emerald Hills Golf Course for the Gopher Cup—a wildly fun 9-hole golf tournament where you only get two clubs. Questionable swing mechanics are encouraged and golf experience is absolutely not required. Food and plenty of drinks will be provided. This is a 100% good-time event for golfers, non-golfers, and anyone who just wants to ride along and cause chaos in a polo shirt. Show up in your best Caddyshack-style attire. This isn’t Bushwood, it’s better!

• Emerald Hills Golf Club, Emerald Hills
• Adults only
• Saturday, October 10, 2026; 1-6pm

Join us for a fun and active minimum day volleyball clinic! We’re excited to welcome a coach from Encore, a top Bay Area club, to help athletes 4th grade and up learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

• WES Community Gym
• Incoming 4th - 8th graders
• Friday, October 23, 2026; 12:30-2pm

Join us for a spooky celebration for the incoming 6th grade class. Enjoy an afternoon filled with dinner and haunted fun!

• Woodside haunted house TBD
• For all incoming 6th graders
• Saturday, October 24, 2026; 4pm

For all incoming 2nd graders: invite mom along for our 3rd annual evening of dodgeball in the WES Community Gym! Your hosts will provide the gear and team swag, in addition to post-tournament refreshments. You'll have a blast playing a fast-paced, action-packed tournament and may even finally learn the answer to that eternal question: does your mom really have eyes in the back of her head?

• WES Community Gym
• For 25 mom/kid pairs in the incoming 2nd grade class
• Friday, November 13, 2026

Drop anchor for the ultimate Woodside Woodside Pinball Tournament at the Garr home! Test your skills on four classic machines: the Wild West gunslinging of Cactus Canyon, the raging rapids of White Water, the fantasy quests of Dungeons and Dragons, and the storm-chasing chaos of Whirlwind. Every player conquers every machine, scores are tracked throughout the night, and champions are crowned at evening's end. Not a pinball wizard? Spectators are warmly welcomed. Fuel up with tacos from Arteaga's, plus snacks and drinks all evening.

• The Garr home
• Saturday, November 14, 2026; 6-10pm

Join us for a festive winter wonderland of holiday treats and excitement! We will have an ornament exchange, get creative with holiday cookie decorating, and warm up with delicious hot cocoa.

• The Nouri home
• Saturday, December 5, 2026; 4pm

Celebrate the two finest bowling movies ever made at Woodside's very own Reno Open: a bowling tournament to support the Little Woodside Urban Achievers. This not-to-be-missed party, competition, and spectacle includes beer, pizza, prizes, and a tournament to crown the King of Dudes and Queen of Dudettes. Join Ernie McKracken, the Nihilists, Brother Hezekiah, and Bunny Lebowski for an afternoon that will be far out, man. Don't get Munsoned, abide!

• Bel Mateo Bowl, San Mateo
• Adults Only
• Saturday, January 30, 2027; 3pm

Join us for a fun afternoon to create and decorate your child’s Valentine mailbox before the class party! Supplies and snacks provided.

• Woodside home TBD
• For 12 incoming 1st graders
• Wednesday, February 3, 2027; 2:30-4:30pm

It’s been 40 years since we all learned that nobody puts Baby in the corner. And since we learned that trying on wigs could be a summer camp activity…on the beach….? So work on your kick ball changes, get out those jean cutoffs and carry a watermelon to this epic “Dirty Dancing” rewatch party. There will be drinks, dinner and a special dance lesson from Courtney. And maybe you will get to see 1 of your hosts lift another of your hosts à la Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. You’ll definitely see a lot of silvery blue eyeshadow

• The Peiffer Home
• Saturday, February 27, 2027; 6:30pm

For all incoming 4th graders: invite mom along for our 3rd annual evening of dodgeball in the WES Community Gym! Your hosts will provide the gear and team swag, in addition to post-tournament refreshments. You'll have a blast playing a fast-paced, action-packed tournament and may even finally learn the answer to that eternal question: does your mom really have eyes in the back of her head?

• WES Community Gym
• For 25 mom/kid pairs in the incoming 4th grade class
• Friday, March 5, 2027

Inspired by the big kids’ talent show, the 2026-27 TK class gets their own time to shine! This high-energy mini-showcase celebrates big personalities and brave performances—from dance moves and silly jokes to ninja skills and one-of-a-kind talents. Every child can have a moment in the spotlight--or attend as a spectator to cheer for friends. We’ll have a lively emcee to keep things moving, plus pizza, popcorn, and sweet treats to fuel our future stars. It’s a fun, time-bound celebration created just for our TK crew!

• WES amphitheater
• For all incoming TK students and families
• Friday, April 9, 2027

Are you ready to go another round with the Woodside dads? Join us for the 4th Annual Woodside DADcathlon! The afternoon will begin with friendly individual and team competitions (and beverage consumption) as we battle it out to determine this year's Ultimate Woodside Dad. Events include football toss, 3-point shootout, cornhole, frisbee, tennis, pong, and more. NEW this year we are adding a series of opt-in Dad events leading up to the DADcathlon. Each ticket includes 5 passes to drink and play games throughout the year with fellow DADcathletes, with Temporary Domestic Immunity included - specifics TBD.

• The Nash home
• Saturday, April 17, 2027; 2pm

Get ready for the party that needs no introduction: the legendary Frat Party returns for its senior year! Round 4 will bring yet another raucous evening that is sure to be one of the most talked-about events in Woodside. You've suited up in team tube socks (2024), donned your bedsheet togas (2025), and popped your collars (2026)...but you'll just have to buy a ticket to see what the theme for the 2027 party will be! A new group of hosts is eager to show you a good time and promises a night filled with outrageous costumes, intense competition, throwback beverages, and your one chance to let loose like it's May of your senior year. If you've been before, you have an idea of what's in store. If not, now's your chance to find out! School spirit required, responsible life choices optional.

• Woodside Frat House - address sent prior to event
• Saturday, May 8, 2027

Join us for a fun afternoon volleyball clinic hosted by Zoe B., a 6th grade volleyball star! Open to girls 2nd grade and up, this small-group session is a wonderful opportunity to learn the basics of volleyball and practice key skills. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

• The Berman home
• For 4 girls, 2nd grade and up
• Mutually agreeable date