Middle Grade Book Group: Healer of the Water Monster

Sat · Nov 21·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Storytelling Festival finale at Menlo Park Library offers a whole lot of tale-spinning.

Sat · Nov 21·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Simple sets and costumes let toddlers wiggle while a storyteller retells Little Red Riding Hood at Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, for ages 2–6.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on Earthquake and plate‑tectonics activities on the EcoCenter deck, plus rock‑formation and mineral‑property stations, with volunteer info available.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Palo Alto Baylands, 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Expert EV docents lead a low‑impact hike exploring Baylands science, plant and animal adaptations, and conservation, free at Palo Alto Baylands, ages 6 and up.

Fri · Nov 20·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Portola Valley Library, Portola Valley

LEGO Club at Portola Valley Library provides afternoon building sessions to flex creativity and architectural skills, for ages 6–18.

Sat · Nov 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Librarian Juliana leads sing‑along rhymes and story reading in the Midtown Room at Mitchell Park Library, ages 5 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton Library, Atherton

Storytime in the children’s room features new stories, songs, and wiggles, followed by Stay and Play activities that practice sharing and social skills, ages 11 and under.

Sat · Oct 24·Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Costumed parade winds through downtown Menlo Park, followed by trick‑or‑treating at local merchants and crafts, entertainment, and games at Fremont Park, for ages 3–13.

Sun · Oct 25·Burgess Pool, 501 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Pumpkin Splash at Burgess Pool, 501 Laurel Street, Menlo Park.

Sun · Oct 25·Belle Haven Pool, 100 Terminal Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Pumpkin Splash at Belle Haven Pool.

Sun · Oct 25·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Adult coloring returns at Menlo Park Library, offering a relaxed space for coloring sessions, for ages 18 and up.