Storytime and library events with kids in Palo Alto

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Within a short drive of Palo Alto

• Santa Clara City Library Comic Con

  Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Santa Clara City Library - Central Park · santa clara · 12 mi away · Ages 0–12

Activity ideas that work any day in Palo Alto

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  Make Homemade Pizza From Dough Up

  In this activity, you'll create a delicious pizza entirely from scratch, starting with making your own dough and sauce. It's a satisfying experience for kids because they get to knead and shape the dough, choose their favorite toppings, and see their culinary creation come to life in the oven. Taking control of every step, from ingredients to baking, empowers young chefs and builds confidence in the kitchen. First, you'll combine ingredients to make the pizza dough and let it rise. While the dough rests, you can simmer a simple tomato sauce and prepare a variety of toppings, like slicing vegetables or grating cheese. Next, punch down the dough, roll it out, and assemble your masterpiece. Finally, bake until golden and bubbly. To stretch the activity, try making a calzone or experimenting with different whole wheat flours for the dough.

  9-13 · Indoor · 90 min

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  Woven Nature Art Frame

  Let's go on a nature walk to collect interesting leaves, flowers, and twigs. Then we'll weave them into a beautiful piece of natural art.

  5,6,7,8 · Outdoor · 50 min · About $0–$5

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  Moon Rock Hunt & Sort

  Let's head outside on a mission to find special 'moon rocks'! Then we'll bring our treasures back to the lab to sort and examine them.

  4,5 · Indoor/Outdoor · 40 min · About $0–$5

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  Giant Rainbow Bubble Bonanza

  Forget tiny bubbles. Today, we're making monster-sized, shimmering bubbles that will float all across the yard!

  4,5,6,7,8 · Outdoor · 40 min · About $5–$10

  Open

Questions parents ask about Palo Alto

What can you do with a toddler in Palo Alto on a rainy day?

The city libraries run several toddler and preschool storytimes a week, and they're short enough — about 30 minutes — to fit before a nap. The indoor list for Palo Alto shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Library programs and creek trails are free. The children's museum and zoo charge admission, with lower rates for Palo Alto residents. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.