From Trash to Textile

Fri · Oct 16·3 PM – 5 PM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

Learn to make leather-like material from everyday plastic bags. Discover how to transform soft plastics into durable, leather-like textiles using nothing more than heat and pressure. In this hands-on workshop, Cubberley artist and nonprofit founder Tara de la Garza will guide you through the entire process as you creat…

Fri · Oct 16·Mitchell Earth Sciences, 397 Panama Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collection Exhibit: Water in the West Our Fall 2026 exhibition highlights the water resources in California & the Western United States to shed light on the issues that affect our waterways. The exhibit features maps and the Layperson’s guides series published by the Water Education…

Fri · Oct 16·Lathrop Library, 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

The East Asia Library at Stanford University will host a print exhibition by Kim Bong-Jun, a leading figure in Korean Minjung (People’s) Art, from September 29 to December 11, 2026. Active since the 1980s, Kim has developed a distinctive visual language that combines traditional Korean folk art and popular expression w…

Fri · Oct 16·7:30 AM – 8:15 AM·Stanford Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (Memorial Church concerts/services) · Palo Alto

Thu · Oct 15·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Children's Library, Secret Garden, Palo Alto

Create your own tree painting using the pointillism technique! Children ages 4–11 are invited to make a colorful artwork using tempera paint, brushes, cotton swabs, markers, and paper. All materials will be provided. Family Craft events are designed for children and their adult companions to enjoy together. Crafts will…

Thu · Oct 15·10 AM – 2 PM·O'Donohue Educational Farm, 175 Electioneer Rd, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Come to The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm to build your own seasonal, organic, flower bouquet using flowers grown on the campus farm. Follow provided directions, to make your bouquet. Flowers will be available in buckets for your choosing. Pay onsite via QR code. This is a weekly event occuring every Thurs…

Sat · Oct 17·9:30 AM – 11 AM·Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 2 PM·Palo Alto Airport, 1903 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Palo Alto Airport Day is an airport open house event open to the public.

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 2 PM·Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

Join us for an informative workshop presented by UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County!

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 2 PM·Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Join our welcoming Parent Tea & Student Activity Night for families of students with disabilities. Connect over tea while students enjoy fun activities.

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 2 PM·Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.