Menlo Park Storytelling Festival: StoryFest!

Thu · Nov 12·10 AM – 2 PM·Computer History Museum · Menlo Park

SRI celebrates its 80th anniversary at the Computer History Museum, showcasing inventions that billions use daily and previewing future developments.

Thu · Nov 12·7 PM – 8 PM·Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Bing Gordon, Chloe Gordon, and Paul Saffo present a guide to building better products and delighting customers using video game design secrets at Kepler's Books.

Thu · Nov 12·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

Discover zoology at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo with weekly science activities and a new animal each session.

Thu · Nov 12·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

Science exploration at the Junior Museum & Zoo offers weekly topics on chirping, fizzing, and zooming phenomena.

Sun · Nov 15·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Storytelling workshop at Menlo Park Library introduces participants to the enchanting world of “Once Upon a Time,” for ages 10 and up.

Tue · Nov 17·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Teen Book Group: Costumes for Time Travelers at Menlo Park Library — participants discuss a book while wearing time‑traveler costumes, ages 12–17.

Wed · Nov 11·4 PM – 5 PM·Newark Library, Newark

Manitas en Acción at Newark Library — read books aloud, make crafts, learn cultural stories in Spanish, with optional photo, video, or audio recording; for ages 3–12.

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.