Springtime Scoop: April Events in Palo Alto

Published on March 26, 2026

April is packed with ways to get involved, learn something new, and celebrate community in Palo Alto. Join us for family-friendly events like Magical Bridge Community Partner Day and the annual Earth Day Festival, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, or pick up practical tips at our Compost Workshop.

Tour the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

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Take a free walking tour of the City's 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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Mental Health First Aid Training

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM

2 more dates

Learn how to support your friends, families, neighbors, and community members by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid.

Downtown Library, 270 Forest Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Canine Companions @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, June 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us to meet our favorite furry friends of Canine Companions! Welcome to all ages and abilities.

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

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Magical Bridge Community Partner Day

Sunday, June 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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

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Mini Music Lessons for Kids @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, June 07, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Join us for Magical Bridge Music, a youth-led program designed to inspire young learners to explore music in a safe, inclusive, and joyful way. This engaging experience is led by a group of passionate high school students from The Nueva School who love music and want to share it with the community.

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

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Bridges in Music @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, June 07, 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Bridges in Music is a youth musician program hosted by Magical Bridge Foundation that brings teen-led performances and hands-on workshops to the playground.

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

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Repair Café Palo Alto

Sunday, August 02, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

The Repair Café Palo Alto is a volunteer-run, community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods rather than dumping them in landfill.

Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Compost Workshop

Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bring out your garden's inner jungle by adding compost. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of these free workshops.

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

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