Gather & Grow: November Events in Palo Alto

Published on October 31, 2025

This November brings an exciting array of community events and opportunities to grow, gather, and give thanks. Join us for Friendsgiving, where neighbors gather to celebrate gratitude and friendship in a welcoming atmosphere, or bring the whole family to enjoy a seasonal journey on the big screen at the Cubberley Community Theater. For gardening enthusiasts, the Fall and Winter Edible Gardening Workshop offers hands-on sessions for cultivating seasonal produce. The City's Veterans Day Event will honor those who have served, featuring a moving tribute and community engagement opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to connect and celebrate with our community all month long.

Holiday Toy Drive

01 Nov 2025 All donations will go to local youth in need this holiday season! Please donate new and unwrapped toys, books, gift cards, and other gifts no later than December 14th.

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Community Partner Day

02 Nov 2025 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. Discover hands-on activities, inspiring ideas, and meaningful ways to get involved. There's always something new to explore.

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

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San Francisco Opera Guild Preview

04 Nov 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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Rental Registry Program - Registration/Question & Answer Workshop

05 Nov 2025 Wondering how to navigate the online registration portal for the City’s Rental Registry Program? Join us for our forthcoming online workshop. We will review how to register your property and rental units, as well as answer questions.

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EV Discount Webinar

06 Nov 2025 Discover how to make the most of today’s best electric vehicle deals.

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Fall & Winter Edible Gardening

06 Nov 2025 Learn how to reduce water needs for seasonal vegetable gardening. In this class, you’ll learn about planting from seeds or starts, compost, cover crops/green manure, watering and organic techniques for maintenance.

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Green@Home Tour

08 Nov 2025 Gain valuable insights from your Peninsula and South Bay community who have upgraded their homes with electric appliances, EVs, solar panels, battery storage systems, and more.

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Cubberley Artists Open Studios Fall 2025

08 Nov 2025 The Artists-in-Residence with the Cubberley Artist Studio Program are excited to welcome you to their Open Studios event on Saturday, November 8, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., 2025!

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

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Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

09 Nov 2025 Join the Library to celebrate Diwali with fun activities for all ages!

Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Figure Drawing Workshop: Drawing with Time with artist Sang-ah Choi

09 Nov 2025 Join Cubberley artist Sang-ah Choi for the FREE Figure Drawing Workshop: "5,4,3,2,1 – Drawing with Time".

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

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Movie Nights at Cubberley Theatre

10 Nov 2025 Bring the whole family to enjoy a seasonal journey on the big screen at the Cubberley Community Theater!

Cubberley Theatre, 4120 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Artist Talk with artist Jasmine Valandani

10 Nov 2025 Artist Talk: "ordinary sublime: finding art and meaning in the everyday" with Jasmine Valandani.

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

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Veterans Day Event 2025

11 Nov 2025 This event is open to the public to recognize the service and contributions of the Veterans of our U.S. Armed Forces. We invite all community members, especially our Veterans, to attend.

David & Joan Traitel Building, Welcoming Pavilion, Hoover Institute, 435 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

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Teen Arts Council Presents Clothing & Art Swap + Open Mic

14 Nov 2025 Join the Palo Alto Teen Arts Council for our Clothing & Art Swap + Open Mic!

Lucie Stern Community Center Ballroom, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Monthly Artist-led Air-Dry Clay Workshops at the Palo Alto Art Center

14 Nov 2025 Come together around clay in community at a series of creative workshops led by Centering exhibiting artists Timna Naim and Larisa Usich. Each workshop will feature different projects inspired by themes in the current exhibitions at the Art Center. Visit the exhibition after hours with an exclusive tour by the teaching artists, sketch out your ideas, and then make your own creation in clay.

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Last updated on October 31, 2025