Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

Sun · Nov 22·Palo Alto Children's Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Simple sets and costumes let toddlers wiggle while a storyteller retells Little Red Riding Hood at Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, for ages 2–6.

Sun · Nov 22·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Multimedia exhibition at Cantor Arts Center features a performance score, a dance‑performance‑derived work, a bench redesign for comfort, and a floor that records visitor marks.

Sun · Nov 22·Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Solid Pictures exhibition at Cantor Arts Center showcases rare 19th‑century photosculpture artifacts that predate 3D printing, revealing early portrait‑making technology.

Sun · Nov 22·10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng teach principles, philosophy, flexibility and balance through slow movement in the Embarcadero Room at Rinconada Library, free, for ages 6–11 and 14+.

Sat · Nov 21·Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Storytelling Festival finale at Menlo Park Library offers a whole lot of tale-spinning.

Sat · Nov 21·Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA

Glowing lights, festive treats, and holiday magic fill the Monterey County Fair & Event Center at Winter WonderFest.

Fri · Nov 20·5 PM – 8 PM·Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma, California, 94014, United States

Food vendors, live music, and a parol lantern workshop fill the Colma Community Center night market, presented by the Town of Colma and Lemon Nerds, free, all ages.

Wed · Oct 28·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

After School Amazing Animals (Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation) — Weekly science activity and a new animal showcase at Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo.

Wed · Oct 28·Palo Alto Enjoy! recreation

Science with a Twist (Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo) — Interactive activities explore physics, biology, chemistry, and earth science.

Wed · Oct 28·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA

Mayor answers questions in briefings on Council Priorities at Rinconada Library’s Embarcadero Room.