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👶 Kid-Friendly · Palo Alto

Kid-friendly things to do in Palo Alto

Family outings, storytimes, festivals and hands-on fun that work for little ones (and their grown-ups).

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 23 listings

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We’re gathering events in Palo Alto — check back soon.

  1. Maisha Winn, "Futuring Black Lives: Independent Black Institutions and the Literary Imagination," in conversation with Adam Banks — Tue, Oct 27, Building 360 · Palo Alto
  2. An Evening of Poetry with Fady Joudah — Tue, Oct 27, Humanities Center · Palo Alto
  3. The Unbroken Sky: Film Screening and Fireside Chat with Francisco Jiménez — Tue, Oct 27, El Centro Chicano · Palo Alto
  4. Physics, Politics, and Pakistan — Wed, Oct 28, Black Community Services Center · Palo Alto
  5. Autumn Farm Festival - The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm — Fri, Oct 30, The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm · Palo Alto (free)
🍸 Adult Nightlife 4🆓 Free 30☀️ Hot Day 198🌧️ Rainy Day 216🌫️ Fog Escape 44💘 Date Night 50🎸 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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Physics, Politics, and Pakistan
Wed28Oct

Physics, Politics, and Pakistan

Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM Black Community Services Center · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Wed4Nov

Digital Mirrors of Materiality

Wed, Nov 4 · 3 PM Anderson Collection · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
The SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco at Moscone Center in 2017.
Thu19Nov

AI Agent Arena

Thu, Nov 19 · All day Oshman Family JCC - E-104 Einstein Room · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day$5–$50
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Fri4Dec

Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)

Fri, Dec 4 · All day 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301 · Palo Alto
👶 Kid-friendly

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Palo Alto this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Maisha Winn, "Futuring Black Lives: Independent Black Institutions and the Literary Imagination," in conversation with Adam Banks (Tue, Oct 27), An Evening of Poetry with Fady Joudah (Tue, Oct 27), The Unbroken Sky: Film Screening and Fireside Chat with Francisco Jiménez (Tue, Oct 27), Physics, Politics, and Pakistan (Wed, Oct 28). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Palo Alto?

Yes — 4 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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