Science Friday at the EcoCenter

Fri · Oct 30·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore spooky critters with hands‑on spider, snake and owl activities, interactive touchscreens, Baylands Marshcam, and a Duck Pond display with bird experts at the EcoCenter.

Fri · Nov 6·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on tabletop activities on earthquakes, plate tectonics, rock formation, and mineral properties, plus interactive touchscreens and an open‑air duck pond display with bird experts at the EcoCenter.

Fri · Nov 13·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on Earthquake and plate tectonics activities on the EcoCenter deck, plus a Duck Pond display with bird experts, during free public science day.

Fri · Nov 20·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore hands‑on tabletop activities on earthquakes, plate tectonics, rock formation, and mineral properties, plus interactive touchscreens and an open‑air duck pond display with bird experts at the EcoCenter.

Fri · Oct 23·9:45 AM – 10:45 AM·JCC Silicon Valley (Palo Alto)

Music & Movement baby and parent class with Liron Dotan at JCC Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, for ages 2 and under.

Fri · Oct 23·9:45 AM – 10:45 AM·JCC Silicon Valley (Palo Alto)

Coffee with Cassy: Child Behavior and Development Discussion (JCC Silicon Valley, Palo Alto).

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 – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Explore spooky critters with hands‑on spider, snake and owl activities, interactive touchscreens and a Baylands Marshcam at the EcoCenter.

Wed · Oct 28·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

After School Amazing Animals (Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation) — Weekly science activity and a new animal showcase at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

Wed · Oct 28·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

Science with a Twist (Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo) — Interactive activities explore physics, biology, chemistry, and earth science.

Mon · Oct 26·11 AM – 12 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Volunteering Q&A session at EcoCenter lets participants ask the EV Director about science, nature, and community outreach opportunities, for all ages.

Sat · Nov 7·10:30 AM – 12 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

EcoCenter hosts a bat science program where docents guide participants through activities with real bat specimens and explore local bat myths, free, ages 6–11.