2026 Fall Family Day

Sun · Oct 18·11 AM – 12 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Come join teen-led group NeuroSphere! NeuroSphere is a community for curious 2nd -7th graders about medicine! This session will dive into the basics of brain function, fun activities to test your brainpower, and an introduction to future career opportunities. There will be snacks- feel free to bring a friend! We're a g…

Sun · Oct 18·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…

Sun · Oct 18·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…

Sun · Oct 18·11 AM – 12 PM·Memorial Church · Palo Alto

Sat · Oct 17·5 PM – 6:30 PM·Palo Alto Baylands, 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bats, birds, and other spooky critters! A twilight exploration of this unique habitat is not to be missed! Free event for ages 6 and up. — Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join our Twilight Nature Walk led by one of our friendly and knowledgable docents. An expert naturalist will lead an easy walk to disco…

Sat · Oct 17·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Foothills Nature Preserve, 11799 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Join us for a fun, and FREE, outing at Foothills Nature Preserve. Great for ages 6 and up. — View Details and Register via Eventbrite March 28th , 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Join us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied b…

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.