Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

Sun · Nov 22·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.

Sun · Nov 22·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Multimedia exhibition at Cantor Arts Center features a performance score, a dance‑performance‑derived work, a bench redesign for comfort, and a floor that records visitor marks.

Sun · Nov 22·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Solid Pictures exhibition at Cantor Arts Center showcases rare 19th‑century photosculpture artifacts that predate 3D printing, revealing early portrait‑making technology.

Sun · Nov 22·10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng teach principles, philosophy, flexibility and balance through slow movement in the Embarcadero Room at Rinconada Library, free, for ages 6–11 and 14+.

Sun · Nov 22·12 PM · 3 PM·Redwood City

Zoppé Italian Family Circus (Redwood City) — all ages.

Sun · Nov 22·12 PM – 4 PM·Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136

Great Bridal Expo at Hayes Mansion features wedding professionals, trends, selfie station, photo booth, live music, and door‑prize entries for a Sandals vacation and wedding bands, ages 18+.

Sun · Nov 22·10 AM – 6 PM·Cow Palace Exhibition Halls, 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA

Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Cow Palace Exhibition Halls) — Immersive Victorian London holiday fair with puppet shows, Father Christmas, and a carousel. All ages.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 2 PM·Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

After‑hours gallery tour and hands‑on studio session to create an art project at the Palo Alto Art Center.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Palo Alto Children’s Theatre presents a story‑teller style Sleeping Beauty with simple sets, costumes and wiggle‑time for ages two to six.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Household Hazardous Waste Station, 2501 Embarcadero Way, · Palo Alto

Household Hazardous Waste Station (2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto) — Dispose unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides and more.