Explore the habitat of local tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo with an experienced naturalist. These eight-legged, carnivorous yet docile creatures come out of hiding in search of mates. Discover and observe the diverse plants and animals inhabiting Mount Diablo. Hikes cover a distance of 2 miles. Dates and times: September 26th, 5:00-7:00 … Continue reading "Tarantula Hikes | Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center"

Today: Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month | Introduction to Block Code Workshop, Ages 5+ Get ready to explore the world of coding! This class is designed to help introduce coding concepts by starting at the very beginning in a fun and engaging way. Students will be given the opportunity to practice hand-eye coordination, clicking, and … Continue reading "Introduction to Block Code (Grades K-2) | Microsoft Virtual"

Today: Microsoft's Legacy Project Museum | Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Edition Tour + "What is your Legacy? Workshop(90 mins), Ages 13+ The Legacy Project Virtual Museum is an interactive online gallery that was created to celebrate culture, diversity and inclusion, and honor incredible changemakers from the 20th and 21st centuries who are helping to make … Continue reading "Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Edition What is your Legacy? Workshop (Ages 13+) | Microsoft Virtual"

One of a series of virtual college fairs for 2021.  Up to 600 schools scheduled to attend.  Pre-registration is requested so that you can share your information with the schools attending. Schedule Meetings and Text Chat with Colleges You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with a college admission representative. Just go to the college's profile … Continue reading "Virtual College Fair | Online"

Microsoft Virtual Event: Hour of Code Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic, ages 8+ Join us for this free, one-hour virtual workshop to take part in the global Hour of Code movement. Using the power of code, students aged 8 and up will explore aquatic worlds and uncover hidden treasure with the 2018 Minecraft Voyage Aquatic tutorial. By … Continue reading "Hour of Code Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic | Microsoft Online"

Today: Flipgrid Live Event: Celebrate #BeWhoYouAreDay with Author Todd Parr Join Flipgrid, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and NY Times Bestselling Author, Todd Parr to celebrate #BeWhoYouAreDay! Todd wants kids to feel just how special they truly are, and that's why we're celebrating #BeWhoYouAreDay on September 30, 2021. Your students will learn how Todd … Continue reading "Flipgrid Live: Celebrate #BeWhoYouAreDay | Microsoft Virtual"

Join us on our Facebook page every Thursday morning at 11 AM for Little Ones Storytime. This storytime is a combination of Infant Lapsit and Wiggly Ones for birth to 23 months. You will hear stories and lots of songs and rhymes. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more stories, songs and rhymes, … Continue reading "Little Ones Storytime | Palo Alto Lib | Online"

Have you ever wondered how apps and games function on your phone behind the screen? Have you ever been interested in creating your own apps? Learn through this 3-week course the basics of app development on Android device through MIT App Inventor. This course prepares women ages 12-14 for computer science at high school level … Continue reading "Girls Who Hack: MIT App Inventor | SJPL | Online"

Today: Stanford Women's Soccer vs Oregon State CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Why are college sports such a bargain? Stanford and Cal are in the Pac 12, other colleges and universities in the Bay Area play against Pac 12 teams. So Bay Area families get to see great sporting events for cheap or free! FYI, the Pac … Continue reading "Stanford Women’s Soccer vs Oregon State | Cagan Stadium"

enCelebrate the spirit of Autumn all month long during CuriOdyssey’s Pumpkin Days, a harvest celebration for families! This immersive daytime pumpkin experience features Halloween-themed science experiments, animal ambassadors, a pumpkin patch, jack-o-lanterns, and more. Pick out your very own pumpkin to purchase and bring home with you! Grab your costume and bring family and friends … Continue reading "xxxx Pumpkin Days | CuriOdyssey"

Code your own video game with MakeCode Arcade, ages 8+ with Microsoft Online In this free two-hour workshop, students 8+ use block coding to create a video game with MakeCode Arcade. Students learn the fundamental game and coding concepts—like sprites, variables, and coordinates—and use their new skills to create and customize a playable game. In … Continue reading "Code Your Own Video Game with MakeCode Arcade | Microsoft Online"

Friday Nights at OMCA - Friday Nights at OMCA, bringing you after-hours gallery access, DJ sets from the Bay Area’s finest, family-friendly drop-in activities, and more! Free with admission. Friday Nights for Kids at OMCA 5–8 pm Hands-on art workshop (all ages) 5–7:30 pm Toddler Dance Party (not just for the little guys) 6–6:30 pm … Continue reading "OMCA Friday Nights for Families"

Due to Covid-19, please check site to confirm if reservations are needed. Free every Saturday for Bay Area residents (all 9 counties!). Qualifying counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Free the first Tuesday of each month for everyone. Free the first full weekend of each month … Continue reading "Legion of Honor Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents"

Come out for the Martial Cottle Park's Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival celebrates the agricultural heritage of the Santa Clara Valley and the newest park in the county. There will be food, entertainment, park tours, and more. Come celebrate the legacy and significance of the valley's rich agricultural heritage at the Martial Cottle Park Fall … Continue reading "2021 Harvest Festival | Martial Cottle Park"

Join the celebration of our mosaic of American cultures at the first annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. From 12:00 noon to 6:00pm, it will be programming a day of art, performance, food, and workshops, celebrating and honoring the culturally distinct communities that represent San Jose and Silicon Valley. Featured Performances by:  Calpulli Vân-Ánh Võ … Continue reading "2021 Mosaic Festival | Mexican Heritage Plaza"

It's STEAM Lab Saturday! Join Librarian Alicia on the first Saturday of every month at 12:00PM on our Facebook page for a fun-filled live-stream of STEAM activities. Visit the Palo Alto Library for more details and a materials list. STEAM Lab Saturday Schedule: 7/3/2021 STEAM Lab Saturday: Marshmallow Shooter 8/7/2021 STEAM Lab Saturday: Fizzy Art … Continue reading "STEAM Lab Saturdays | Palo Alto Lib | Online"

Today: Stanford vs Oregon at Stanford Stadium | TICKETS start at $49. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet:  Why are college sports such a bargain?  Stanford and Cal are in the Pac 12, other colleges and universities in the Bay Area play against Pac 12 teams. FYI, the Pac 12 sent more athletes to the Tokyo Olympics than … Continue reading "Stanford Football vs Oregon | Stanford Stadium"