Outdoor Open Hours

Sat · Sep 12·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Water is crucial to life – ours, plants and animals. Come visit for some fun hands-on activities to learn more, and see what you can do to help conserve it. — Monthly Tabletop Activities Topic: All About Bats! We’ll be outside on the deck today, enjoying the summer sun. Stop by to explore fun, hands-on activities all a…

Sat · Sep 26·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

The third Summer Hot Dog show with a delightful story: CATS - The Musical.

Sat · Sep 26·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Join Librarian Juliana on Saturdays from 10:30-11 AM at Mitchell Park Library for Family Storytime! Come sing, rhyme, and read stories with us! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, including a playlist of all of our favorite songs to sing!

Sat · Sep 26·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

That's a-MAZE-ing! Kids will build their own marble maze using clay and other materials. Registration required. Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. Parents and caregivers do not need to register.

Sat · Sep 26·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.

Fri · Sep 25·4 PM – 5 PM·College Terrace Library, Palo Alto

We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation! In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in probl…

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Bats Galore! Come explore these wonderfully wacky and spooky critters. — Monthly Tabletop Activities Topic: All About Bats . Drop in anytime to explore fun, hands-on activities about about Echolocation, Bat Morphology, and Bat Diets & Hunting. Or come visit our open air display at the Duck Pond, and hang out with our b…

Fri · Sep 25·Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Grounds, 1900 Geng Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Join us for the Moonlight Run & Walk, a Palo Alto Weekly benefit event for local non-profits supporting kids and families.

Sat · Sep 5·10 AM – 1 PM·EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road · Palo Alto, CA

Bats Galore! Come explore these wonderfully wacky and spooky critters. — Monthly Tabletop Activities Topic: All About Bats . Drop in anytime to explore fun, hands-on activities about about Echolocation, Bat Morphology, and Bat Diets & Hunting. Our interactive touchscreens and marshcam will also be available to explore.…

Sat · Sep 5·10 AM – 11:30 AM·Palo Alto Baylands, 2560 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Free event! Join us for an exploration of the science and nature of the Baylands. For ages 6 and up. Click link for more details. — Join expert EV docents for an exploration of the science and nature of the Palo Alto Baylands. What makes this habitat so special? How do the plants and animals survive the salty condition…

Sat · Sep 12·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Foothills Nature Preserve, 11799 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Join us for a fun, and FREE, outing at Foothills Nature Preserve. Great for ages 6 and up. — View Details and Register via Eventbrite March 28th , 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Join us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied b…