Festive October Fun in Palo Alto

Published on October 01, 2025

Get ready for fun fall festivities this October in Palo Alto! Join us this month as we welcome back community-favorite and introduce exciting new experiences! From the vibrant CODE:ART installations, inaugural Pet Palooza Parade, and Bike Palo Alto, to the energetic Moonlight Run and Walk and spooky celebrations like the Halloween Scare Faire and Costume Swap and 6th annual Jack-O-Jaunt, there's something for everyone. Check out our roundup of events below.

Art Workshop: Weaving Stories - with Kiana Honarmand

03 Oct 2025 Free Art Workshop with King Artist-in-Residence Kiana Honarmand.

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

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Moonlight Run & Walk 2025

03 Oct 2025 The Moonlight Run & Walk, a Palo Alto Weekly benefit event for local non-profits supporting kids and families!

Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Grounds, 1900 Geng Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Fire Station 6 Open House

05 Oct 2025 Join the Palo Alto Fire Department at Station 6 for an Open House in celebration of Fire Prevention Week!

Fire Station 6, 711 Serra St., Stanford, CA 94305

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Mahjong, Munchies & Lanterns

05 Oct 2025 Come experience the Moon Festival—one of Asia’s most cherished traditions to celebrate the autumn moon & togetherness —right here in Palo Alto!

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Bike Palo Alto

05 Oct 2025 Bike Palo Alto is an annual, family-friendly event encouraging people of all ages and abilities to bike more places more often.

Fairmeadow Elementary School, 500 E. Meadow Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Palo Alto Art Center Family Day

05 Oct 2025 Join us for a fun filled and creative afternoon inspired by our current exhibition, Pushing Boundaries.

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

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Common Threads

05 Oct 2025 Common Threads: A group meeting for women and women-identifying participants who create with thread and yarn

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

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Tour of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

07 Oct 2025 Take a walking tour of your wastewater treatment plant. See how operators, scientists, and engineers work together to keep it operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Regional Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Palo Alto Gen Z Hang

08 Oct 2025 Palo Alto Gen-Z Hang! Pull up to chill, vibe, or get some support (and give some too). We’ve got games, artsy stuff, snacks, and good vibes. Or just kick back outside if you need a breather. IYKYK.

Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Pet Palooza Parade!

11 Oct 2025 Join us for Palo Alto's first ever celebration of pets, and community with a parade and costume contest! Prizes for best pet costume! All well-behaved animals are welcomed!

Cal Ave, 457 - 433 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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San Francisco Opera Guild Preview

14 Oct 2025 Catch a preview of the San Francisco Opera's upcoming performances at the library!

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Firescaping 101

15 Oct 2025 In times of drought and high heat, protect your home from wildfire risk. Learn how to spot key points of vulnerability, maintain healthy soil moisture, and apply landscape maintenance practices that improve safety. Discover how to plan and plant a beautiful, fire-resistant landscape that defends your home while conserving water.

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3rd Thursday on Cal Ave.

16 Oct 2025 Enjoy live music and community connection at 3rd Thursday on Cal Ave.

457-433 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Code:ART 2025 Festival

16 Oct 2025 Code: ART 2025 is a free, interactive media art festival that transforms downtown Palo Alto into a dynamic playground of light, sound, and imagination from October 16–25, 2025, produced by the City of Palo Alto Public Art Program.

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Halloween Scare Faire & Costume Swap

19 Oct 2025 Instead of letting last year’s Halloween gear gather dust, bring it to the Scare Faire to donate, swap, and give those disguises a second life.

Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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Code:ART City Hall Projections

19 Oct 2025 Enjoy an immersive 8-story light show designed by three globally recognized 3D projection mapping artists who will transform the Palo Alto City Hall façade!

Palo Alto City Hall, King Plaza, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

22 Oct 2025 Join us for a Zoom presentation designed to equip families of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen with the knowledge they need to navigate the college admissions process.

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Mayor's Press & Community Briefing

23 Oct 2025 Hear about updates and progress advancing Council Priorities at a briefing hosted by Mayor Ed Lauing.

Downtown Library, El Camino Room, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301

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San Antonio Road Area Plan: Community Workshop 1

23 Oct 2025 Join us to share your ideas and priorities for the San Antonio Road area. Meet the project team, learn about the Area Plan, and share your feedback on what opportunities and challenges should be considered in preparing the Area Plan.

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

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Art Workshop: Weaving Stories - King Artist Residency

24 Oct 2025 Free weaving workshop, led by Kiana Honarmand, the 2025 King Artist in Residence.

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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6th Annual Jack-O-Jaunt

24 Oct 2025 If you dare, come join ghosts and goblins and stroll through our jack-o-lantern display 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Lytton Plaza! Be sure to cast your votes to help choose which jack-o-lantern is the scariest, cutest, and most creative

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Frunk or Treat EV & Ebike Show

25 Oct 2025 Join us for an electrifying EV & Ebike Show and Frunk-or-Treat, featuring decorated electric vehicles, Ebikes, and treats!

Mitchell Park Community Center, 600 East Meadow Drive,, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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TEENtober Resource Fair

26 Oct 2025 Find out about local teen opportunities and community spaces for volunteer hours, resume building activities and mental health resources.

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Alma Street/Charleston Road Safety Improvements Community Meeting

28 Oct 2025 Community meeting to discuss Alma Street/Charleston Road Safety Improvements Project

Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA

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Virtual Author Event: Dr. Lisa Damour

30 Oct 2025 Join us for an author event with Dr. Lisa Damour, author of several books, including "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents."

Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Storm Preparedness Community Workshop

30 Oct 2025 Be storm ready by attending an upcoming workshop.

Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA

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Last updated on October 01, 2025