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Things to do with kids in Los Altos

Family-friendly things to do in Los Altos in 2026: 33 kid-friendly events plus 3 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Monday, October 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Shoup ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Mary Davey MemorialOutdoors · Free
  3. Marymeade ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Full Moonrise from Borel HillMonday, October 26, 2026 · Russian Ridge Preserve
  5. Homework Help for Grades K-6thMonday, October 26, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  6. Bilingual Spanish-English Music & Movement with Verónica FreidkesTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  7. Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  8. To Be Read Book Club for Grades 6-8Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  9. Toddler StorytimeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  10. Baby Storytime & Stay and PlayWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  11. Homework Help for Grades K-6thWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  12. Story Explorers: TK-1st Grade Book ClubWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  13. Toddler StorytimeThursday, October 29, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  14. Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 29, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  15. Signs of FallFriday, October 30, 2026 · Pulgas Ridge Preserve
  16. Halloween & Hiking HoundsSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Pulgas Ridge Preserve
  17. Hiking the HighlightsMonday, November 2, 2026 · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
  18. Finding Awe in NatureThursday, November 5, 2026 · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
  19. Fall Frolic With a ViewFriday, November 6, 2026 · Long Ridge Preserve
  20. Redwoods: Heroes of the ForestSaturday, November 7, 2026 · Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
  21. Sentinel in the SkySunday, November 8, 2026 · Sierra Azul Preserve
  22. Observing Ecosystems in TransitionSaturday, November 14, 2026 · La Honda Creek Preserve
  23. Giving ThanksSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  24. Tidal Marsh AppreciationSunday, November 15, 2026 · Ravenswood Preserve
  25. Early Winter ExplorationSunday, November 15, 2026 · Long Ridge Preserve
  26. Sawmills to Seminary to Open SpaceThursday, November 19, 2026 · Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
  27. Signs of Fall – Afternoon EditionFriday, November 20, 2026 · Pulgas Ridge Preserve

Family-friendly spots in Los Altos

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Upcoming family events in Los Altos

MonOct 26
  1. 4 PMFull Moonrise from Borel HillRussian Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Russian Ridge Preserve. 4 mile route.
  2. 4 PMHomework Help for Grades K-6thLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 5–12
TueOct 27
  1. 10:30 AMBilingual Spanish-English Music & Movement with Verónica FreidkesLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 1 PMBilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間Los Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  3. 4 PMTo Be Read Book Club for Grades 6-8Los Altos Library · Library · Ages 5–12
WedOct 28
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 1 PMBaby Storytime & Stay and PlayLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  3. 4 PMHomework Help for Grades K-6thLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 5–12
  4. 4 PMStory Explorers: TK-1st Grade Book ClubLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
ThuOct 29
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 3:30 PMPreschool StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
FriOct 30
  1. 9 AMSigns of FallPulgas Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Pulgas Ridge Preserve. 4.25 mile route.
SatOct 31
  1. 10:30 AMHalloween & Hiking HoundsPulgas Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space dogs at Pulgas Ridge Preserve. 2.5 mile route.
MonNov 2
  1. 9 AMHiking the HighlightsEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. 4 mile route.
ThuNov 5
  1. 9:30 AMFinding Awe in NatureEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. 4 mile route.
FriNov 6
  1. 12 PMFall Frolic With a ViewLong Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Long Ridge Preserve. 4.5 mile route.
SatNov 7
  1. 12 PMRedwoods: Heroes of the ForestBear Creek Redwoods Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. 4 mile route.
SunNov 8
  1. 12 PMSentinel in the SkySierra Azul Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Sierra Azul Preserve. 0.25 mile route.
SatNov 14
  1. 8 AMObserving Ecosystems in TransitionLa Honda Creek Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at La Honda Creek Preserve. 1.5 mile route.
  2. 9 AMGiving ThanksSkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 4 mile route.
SunNov 15
  1. 8:30 AMTidal Marsh AppreciationRavenswood Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Ravenswood Preserve. 3 mile route.
  2. 9 AMEarly Winter ExplorationLong Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Long Ridge Preserve. 4.5 mile route.
ThuNov 19
  1. 8 AMSawmills to Seminary to Open SpaceBear Creek Redwoods Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. 3.5 mile route.
FriNov 20
  1. 12 PMSigns of Fall – Afternoon EditionPulgas Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Pulgas Ridge Preserve. 4.25 mile route.