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🌲 Outdoors & Nature · Palo Alto

Outdoors & Nature in Palo Alto this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 15 listings

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Quick answer

Top always-open things to do in Palo Alto:

  1. Free Dance Class for Kids — Sat, Oct 24, Ramos Park · Palo Alto (free)
  2. Build Your Own Bouquet: O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm — Thu, Oct 29, O'Donohue Educational Farm · Palo Alto
  3. Night Hike at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve — Fri, Oct 30, Pearson-Arastradero Preserve · Palo Alto
  4. Public Tour | Auguste Rodin — Fri, Oct 30, Cantor Arts 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)
👶 Kid-Friendly 23🍸 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🏟️ 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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Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
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Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)

Fri, Dec 4 · All day 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301 · Palo Alto
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Palo Alto this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Free Dance Class for Kids (Sat, Oct 24), Build Your Own Bouquet: O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm (Thu, Oct 29), Night Hike at Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Fri, Oct 30), Public Tour | Auguste Rodin (Fri, Oct 30). 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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