LAKEWOOD: Insect Discovery Lab

Thu · Nov 5·10:30 AM·Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave Sunnyvale, California 94086

Songs and bounces for babies 0‑12 months followed by playtime in the Sunnyvale Public Library Program Room, free for caregivers and infants.

Thu · Nov 5·2:15 PM·Washington Park, 840 W. Washington Ave. Sunnyvale, California 94086

Free drop-in recreation program with assorted activities at Washington Park for ages 6–11, space limited, first‑come, first‑served.

Thu · Nov 5·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 5·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.

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.

Wed · Nov 4·3:15 PM·Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

Science with a Twist at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

Wed · Nov 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Martial Cottle Park, San José · San Jose

Hands‑on composting workshop at Martial Cottle Park, hosted by the UC Cooperative Extension Compost Education Program.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM·Sunnyvale

Lunchtime walk and picnic at Charles Street Gardens, 433 Charles St., with neighbor gardens, a children's garden, compost system, roses, and a docent for ages 3–13.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM·Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave. Sunnyvale, California 94085

Free drop-in basketball at Columbia Neighborhood Center gym for middle and high schoolers with student ID, adults and coaches not permitted.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM·Downtown Sunnyvale - Murphy Avenue, Murphy Avenue Sunnyvale, California 94087

Sunnyvale Farmers' Market (Downtown Sunnyvale, Murphy Avenue) — Open year‑round, rain or shine, featuring local produce and vendors.