Summer Family Fun in Palo Alto
Published on July 26, 2023
From outdoor hikes, music, and movies to pool play, puzzles and art, there is still plenty of summer left in Palo Alto! Check out these upcoming events and activities offering summer fun for all to enjoy.
Pool Play at Rinconada Pool
Visit the Rinconada pool for fun in the sun this summer through September. Family passes are available as well as daily passes. Grab those floaties and jump in!
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Magical Music & Motion Free Concerts
Magical Bridge Playground at Mitchell Park offers free summer concerts on Fridays. The concerts are for younger listeners with lively sounds and gentle melodies. All abilities, all ages, all are welcome. Upcoming dates are August 11. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.
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Twilight Concert Series
The summer concert series is back. Join us for a concert on Saturdays at Rinconada Park. The next concert is scheduled for August 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Rinconada Park.
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Family Movie Night Series
Don’t miss the last two family summer movie nights this August! Movies begin at sunset and are located at the Mitchell Park Athletic Fields. Upcoming movies include: Strange World on August 11 and Super Mario on August 25.
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What's Up Wednesday: Songs and Stories With Andy Z
Join us at College Terrace Library Branch for a performance with Andy Z, an award-winning children's performer and recording artist. Andy Z will combine music, movement, storytelling and puppets to create an experience that keeps kids engaged and families entertained.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 I 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
College Terrace Library
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Family Movie Night: The Bad Guys
Join us at the Mitchell Park Library for a showing of the movie "The Bad Guys", based on the hit children's book series by Aaron Blabey.
Thursday, August 17, 2023 I 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mitchell Park Library
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Family Craft: Popsicle Stick Puzzle
Celebrate the end of Popsicle Season (aka summer) by creating your own puzzle out of popsicle sticks. Challenge your friends to solve your puzzle and see if you can solve theirs! Registration encouraged.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 I 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Children's Library
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Register for Fall Activities and Classes
Resident registration opens August 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Non-resident registration opens August 31 at 8:30 a.m.
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Take a Hike
Find details about Palo Alto's Nature Preserves, hiking trails and other ways to get outdoors this summer.
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