Fall Into Fun: September Events Around Palo Alto

Say hello to September with a month full of ways to connect, explore, and have fun in Palo Alto. From community gatherings to recreation, learning, and seasonal celebrations, there’s something for everyone.

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Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

05 Sep 2026 Dispose unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides and more.

Household Hazardous Waste Station, 2501 Embarcadero Way,

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Tagged as: , Community Events

Wild Color: Community Mural Workshops at Cubberley

05 Sep 2026 Everyone of all ages and experiences are welcomed to help paint and bring a large-scale mural to life.

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Tagged as: , City Sponsored Events

Quilting Basics

05 Sep 2026 Join local artists and Cubberley Artists-in-Residence Mik and May Gaspay for a hands-on quilting workshop designed for beginners.

Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Tagged as: , City Sponsored Events

Magical Bridge Community Partner Day

06 Sep 2026 Connect and create together on the playground! Join us on the first Sunday of each month for a celebration of local nonprofits, small businesses, and community groups.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Tagged as: , City Sponsored Events, Community Events

Labor Day - City Facilities Closed

07 Sep 2026 The City's administrative offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

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Tagged as: , City Holiday

Rail Committee Meeting

08 Sep 2026 Attend the Rail Committee Meeting as the committee discusses topics on rail grade separation.

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Tagged as: , City Council Meetings

Policy & Services Committee / Human Relations Commission Joint Meeting

08 Sep 2026 Come and participate in the Policy and Services Committee & Human Relations Commission Joint Meeting.

Tagged as: , City Council Meetings

San Francisco Opera Guild Preview

09 Sep 2026 Catch a preview of the San Francisco Opera's upcoming performance!

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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City Council Meeting

09 Sep 2026 Tune into this City Council meeting. Council will review several items listed on this meeting's agenda.

Community Meeting Room, 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Tagged as: , City Council Meetings

CATS - The Musical Hot Dog Show

09 Sep 2026 The third Summer Hot Dog show with a delightful story: CATS - The Musical.

Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Note: City offices are typically closed on observed holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the prior Friday and if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. The City follows a 9/80 schedule, where City Hall is closed every other Friday. 9/80 schedules are outlined in labor agreements, vary by work teams, and are subject to change based on business needs.