Garden Talk: Garden Books of 2026

Wed · Nov 4·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA

Teens explore dungeons and embark on epic tabletop quests with friends at Menlo Park Library, for ages 13–19.

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Free author talk at Kepler's Books featuring Keith Haddock, Chad Harbach, Vanessa Hua, and Omar Hussain.

Wed · Nov 4·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

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

Wed · Nov 4·Stanford Events Calendar (talks) · Palo Alto

Exclusive opportunity for frosh, sophomores, and first‑year transfers to select Winter IntroSems with small classes, cutting‑edge scholarship, and hands‑on learning.

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.