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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

Wednesday, November 4Wed 11/4Nov 4
WEDNESDAY
4
NOVEMBER

Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

After School Amazing Animals (Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation) — Weekly science activity and a new animal showcase at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

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

2 PM·Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

After School Amazing Animals at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo features animal exhibits for after‑school visitors.

10:30 AM·Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

Amazing Animals at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

THURSDAY
5
NOVEMBER

Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

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

Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

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

10:30 AM·Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

Preschool Discovery Science at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo — for ages 3–6.

9:15 AM·Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

Amazing Animals at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

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