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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 50 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 5 events in Palo Alto, plus 1 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 — Sun, Oct 25, Lathrop Library · Palo Alto
  2. Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concerts, 2026! — Sun, Oct 25, Private Home in Midtown, Palo Alto · Palo Alto
  3. Book spells — Sun, Oct 25, Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
  4. Carolyn Lazard: Long Take — Sun, Oct 25, Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
  5. Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concert! — Sun, Oct 25, Private Home in Midtown, Palo Alto · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-Friendly 23🍸 Adult Nightlife 4🆓 Free 30☀️ Hot Day 198🌧️ Rainy Day 216🌫️ Fog Escape 44🎸 Live Music 34🎭 Theater & Dance 25🎨 Art & Museums 154🎬 Film 6🍜 Food & Drink 11🛍️ Markets & Shopping 4🎉 Festivals & Fairs 17🌲 Outdoors & Nature 15🏟️ Sports & Games 1🧘 Fitness & Wellness 4📚 Talks & Classes 122💻 Tech & Startups 20🤝 Community & Causes 29🧸 Family & Kids 23
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 5 picks

Women's Building - Front
Sun25Oct

Book spells

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Balmy Alley
Sun25Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Mission Mural - Political Art - 39364787244
Sat24Oct

Book spells

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Mission Mural - Political Art - 39364787244
Sat24Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Women's Building - Corner
Mon26Oct

Book spells

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates Education (Cubberley Bldg) · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon26Oct

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +4 more dates Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Hardly Strictly Crowd
Fri30Oct

2026 Halloween Concert

Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM Dinkelspiel Auditorium · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$27–$32
Opera House Tricolour
Sat31Oct

K-Pop Random Play Dance

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Palo Alto City Hall King Plaza · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon2Nov

Carolyn Lazard: Long Take

Mon, Nov 2 · All day · +1 more date Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Sat7Nov

Fall Chamber Concert

Sat, Nov 7 · All day First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Palo Alto, California · Palo Alto
☔ Rainy-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Palo Alto

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Palo Alto this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Korean Indigenous Futures: The Art of Kim Bong-Jun 김봉준 판화전: 토착적 미래- K아트, 디아스포라, 세계 (Sun, Oct 25), Jazz and Chocolate Backyard Benefit Concerts, 2026! (Sun, Oct 25), Book spells (Sun, Oct 25), Carolyn Lazard: Long Take (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Palo Alto?

Yes — 3 free events and activities are listed in Palo Alto right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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