Get Ready for Summer at Palo Alto's June Events
Published on May 23, 2024
Let’s kick off summer with community fun and festivities in June!
Summer is here, and Palo Alto is buzzing with a vibrant lineup of community events this June! From outdoor concerts to engaging workshops and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Find these and more events on the City Calendar.
Citywide Yard Sale | Saturday, June 1 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help the environment and potentially make money! Whether you donate, buy, or sell, reusing is one of the best ways to reduce waste and keep usable items out of the landfill. Zero Waste Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Weekly are hosting the Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale.
WaveFest | Saturday, June 1 I 1 p.m. | Mitchell Park Library
Formerly known as Buoyancy, WaveFest is an annual Music & Art Festival kicking off summer and celebrating our local teen artists. While WaveFest is a block party held every year on the first day of summer in the Mitchell Park Bowl featuring food, friends, and festivities, it is also a great way for local teens to share their craft with their peers. Learn more.
Fire Station 5 Meet the Mural Artist | Wednesday, June 5 | 5 p.m. | Zoom
California-based artist Bodeck Luna has been commissioned to create a site-specific mural for the Fire Station 5 roll-up door, at 600 Arastradero Road. Share your input about the Barron Park neighborhood as the artist begins his design process. Wednesday, June 5, at 5 p.m. Learn more.
Documentary: Every Body | Thursday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | Mitchell Park Library
Join us for a PRIDE month documentary screening of Every Body. From Julie Cohen, a director of Academy Award-nominated documentary RBG, and featuring three intersex individuals comes an investigation of how intersex people have been treated and are still being regarded in today's society. Learn more.
Line Dancing with Sandy and Kent | Thursday, June 6 I 3:30 p.m. | Mitchell Park (Bowl)
Join Sandy and Kent for a family-friendly line dancing workshop! Exercise your brain and body and enhance your balance while dancing to a variety of international music. No partner needed and beginners welcome! You are welcome to practice before and after by checking out their special playlist for this class. Learn more.
Family Movie Nights | Fridays | June 7 & 22 | 7 p.m. | Mitchell Park Athletic Fields
Join the City of Palo Alto's Recreation Department for the 4th annual Summer Family Movie Night Series. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks for a fun-filled family night. We can't wait to see you there! Learn more.
Mental Health First Aid Training: Part 1 & 2 | Saturday, June 8 & 22 I 10 a.m. | Downtown Library
Learn how to support your friends, families, and neighbors by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid. In this two-part training, you will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Learn more and register.
Summer Reading for a Cause Kick-Off with Nathan's Fearless Five! | Saturday, June 8 I 2 p.m. | Mitchell Park Library
Kick off our Summer Reading for a Cause program with a fun celebration at the Mitchell Park Bowl! Our theme this year is "Everyone's a Reader". No matter how or what you choose to read, all reading counts! Enjoy smooth jazz tunes by Nathan's Fearless Five, register for our program, and learn more about our charity partner Downtown Streets Team! Learn more.
Twilight Concert Series: Tuck & Patti | Saturday, June 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Rinconada Park
Celebrate community all summer long by attending our popular Twilight Concert Series from June through August. For over 44 years, Tuck & Patti, genre-crossing vocal/guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. Learn more.
Pippi Longstocking Hot Dog Show | Wednesday – Sunday, June 12 – June 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Children’s Theatre
The Summer Hot Dog Season returns with a delightful story of Pippi Longstocking. Life will never be the same once Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking - otherwise known as Pippi Longstocking - comes to town! Learn more and purchase tickets.
ICYMI Movie Night | Thursday, June 13 | 6 p.m. | Rinconada Library
Join us for a free screening of a recently released and much talked about movie. In case you missed it in theaters, you can see it at the library! This month we will be watching Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, a highly stylized and quirky film featuring an all-star cast. Learn more.
STEAM Lab Saturday: Spectroscopes | Saturday, June 15 | 12:30 p.m. | Children’s Library
In honor of Pride Month, explore rainbows by creating spectroscopes! We'll learn about light, wavelength, and diffraction, while creating a fun tool you get to take home. Learn more.
Twilight Concert Series: Boys of Summer | Saturday, June 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Rinconada Park
The Boys of Summer Eagles Band hail from Southern California and re-create some of the greatest music ever written. With well over 400 high profile shows throughout the U.S. since 2004, BOS are becoming known as the top touring Eagles Tribute band in America. Learn more.
Tai Chi | Sunday, June 16 | 10 a.m. | Rinconada Library
Join us for a weekly Tai Chi session with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind TaiChi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance, through slow and gentle movement. Learn more.
What's Up Wednesday: Music with Soul4Kidz | Wednesday, June 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Rinconada Library
Celebrate Juneteenth with us at Rinconada Library and enjoy tunes by musicians Soul4Kidz! whose song list is tailored to fit the audience and includes soulful twists on popular songs as well as interactive fun with the kids and parents. Come have fun with us!
Family Craft: Rainbow Caterpillar | Thursday, June 20 | 3:30 p.m. | Mitchell Park Library
Join us for a fun Crafternoon in June! We will be creating rainbow caterpillars using egg cartons. This program is for children ages 3-11. Craft will be available while supplies last. Learn more.
3rd Thursday on Cal Ave. | Thursday, June 20 | 6 p.m. | California Avenue
Enjoy live music and eat and shop local at 3rd Thursdays on California Avenue. Musical groups will be playing at various locations along California Avenue creating an opportunity to explore and support local businesses. Plus, other attractions like photo booths, poetry readings, and community to connect and socialize. Learn more.
Palo Alto Airport Long-Range Facilities & Sustainability Open House | Thursday, June 20 | 6 p.m. | Baylands Café
The City will be hosting its fifth public meeting for the Long-Range Facilities and Sustainability Plan (LRFSP) for the Palo Alto Airport. Community input and guidance will be key throughout the planning process. Please join us for this public meeting on the planning effort underway. The meeting will be open house style with a presentation shared multiple times throughout the evening. Learn more.
Compost Workshop | Saturday, June 22 | 10 a.m. | Virtual
Adding compost to your soil improves its structure, helps it absorb and hold moisture, supplies slow-release nutrients to your plants, reduces erosion and allows your plants to develop better root structure which helps them grow bigger, stronger and healthier. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of our free compost workshops. Learn more.
Karaoke with PRIDE for Teens and Young Adults | Saturday, June 22 I 4 p.m. | Mitchell Park Library
What better way to celebrate pride month than by singing karaoke?! Sing your heart out, make some buttons, enjoy yummy snacks, and connect with friends. This program is for teens and young adults ages 11-25. Learn more.
Family Radio Service Radio Training for Emergency Communications | Tuesday, June 25 I 6:30 p.m. | Cubberley Community Center
Learn how to use a Family Radio Service (FRS) radio. Maybe you already know, and you want to learn more? Emergency Services Volunteer will learn and review the use of the FRS, fundamentals in communication during emergency usage, Palo Alto’s communications links, and the use of different communication modes and strategies. Learn more.