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Things to do with kids in Palo Alto, CA this week

46 things to do with kids in Palo Alto, CA this week, November 1–7, 4 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to find them. Last updated November 1, 2026.

All kids & family events in Palo Alto, CA — November 1–7

Tuesday, November 3Tue 11/3Nov 3
TUESDAY
3
NOVEMBER

4 PM – 5 PM·Downtown Library, El Camino Room, Palo Alto

Build with LEGOs in the Downtown Library’s El Camino Room, creating and photographing each creation for ages 18 months–13.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

Design custom thankfulness cards with pressed flowers, paints, construction paper, and decorative accents in a teen‑led session at Mitchell Park Library’s Midtown Room, for ages 6–11.

WEDNESDAY
4
NOVEMBER

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

Handmade greeting cards are crafted and mailed at Rinconada Library, with supplies provided for creators ages 6–11 and 14 and up.

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

Decorate cards or write letters at Rinconada Library.

Kids Events & Things to Do with Kids in Palo Alto, CA This Week