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Palo Alto Events

Things to do in Palo Alto: festivals, concerts, farmers markets, holiday events and more, with links straight to each organizer.

Category:AllArts & CultureFarmers MarketHoliday & SeasonalKids & Family

11 events

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Lucie Stern Theater, Peninsula
Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun and select Sat 2pm; ASL-interpreted Sat Nov 7, 2pm
Alice, Formerly of Wonderland

Alice, Formerly of Wonderland

Lucie Stern Theatre, Peninsula
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
A Year with Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad

Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Peninsula
Dec 3–20, 2026; times TBD (sensory-friendly, ASL-interpreted performance Wed Dec 9, 6pm)
Gamble Garden Winter Festival

Gamble Garden Winter Festival

Gamble Garden, Peninsula
Grand Opening Party Thu Dec 3, 2026, 5-7 PM; Once Upon a Garden family night Fri Dec 4, 5-7 PM; Holiday Marketplace Fri-Sat Dec 4-5, 10 AM-4 PM; Holiday Tea Fri-Sat, 11 AM and 2 PM seatings (reservations required)
Holiday Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza

Holiday Tree Lighting at Lytton Plaza

Lytton Plaza, Peninsula
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5:30 to 7 PM
Clue

Clue

Lucie Stern Theater, Peninsula
Jan 15, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027
The Three Little Pigs (Palo Alto Children's Theatre)

The Three Little Pigs (Palo Alto Children's Theatre)

Palo Alto Children's Theatre, Peninsula
Jan 27–Feb 14, 2027; performance times TBD; ASL-interpreted performance Wed Feb 3 at 6 PM
California Avenue Farmers' Market

California Avenue Farmers' Market

California Avenue, Peninsula
Every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, year-round
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market

Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market

Gilman Street parking lots, Peninsula
Every Saturday, 8am to noon, year-round
Live the moment light

Live the moment light

Palo Alto Art Center, Peninsula
Sep – Dec · Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
Winter Lodge Skating Season

Winter Lodge Skating Season

Winter Lodge, Peninsula
Public skating Oct 16, 2026 (opens 8 PM) to Apr 11, 2027; see the rink's session schedule