Los Altos Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Los Altos CA

11 October, 2021

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LOS ALTOS, CA — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Los Altos. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Los Altos area: Featured Event: OPENING: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice Skating 2021-22: Palo Alto When: Monday, October 11th at 3:00 p.m. What: Winter Lodge Oct. 11, 2021 – April 10, 2022 - Hours vary Closed: Nov. 24-25, Dec. 24-25 & Dec. 31 (at 5 p.m.), 2021 & Jan. 1, 2022 Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA From Winter Lodge Outdoor Ice Skating: "Welcome to Winter Lodge, a place of Palo Alto... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: 'Winter Lodge' Outdoor Ice Skating 2021-22: Palo Alto (Susan C. Schena) Outdoor Family Storytime - Los Altos Library When: Tuesday, October 12th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Los Altos Library What: Event listing from Los Altos Library: Tuesday and October 12 from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Storytime is back!! We are pleased to present outdoor family storytime in partnership with Los Altos History Museum! You will find us outdoors at the back of the museum by the benches and windm... Learn More Outdoor Mandarin Bilingual Storytime When: Tuesday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Los Altos Library What: Event listing from Los Altos Library: Tuesday and October 12 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Storytime is back!! We are pleased to present outdoor Mandarin Bilingual storytime for families in partnership with Los Altos History Museum! You will find us outdoors at the back of the museum... Learn More Water Conservation: Smart Irrigation When: Tuesday, October 12th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Los Altos History Museum What: A panel of experts will discuss "Water Conservation: Smart Irrigation," in a free program hosted by Los Altos History Museum, held on Zoom. Panelists include Manny Hernandez, municipal services director, City of Los Altos; Frank Niccoli, program director, Department of Environ... Learn More Featured Event: Mystery Readers Group: Ghostly Mysteries - Online 2021: Menlo Park When: Wednesday, October 13th at 3:00 p.m. What: Mystery Readers Group: Ghostly Mysteries Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 - 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online via Menlo Park Library, Menlo Park, CA From Menlo Park Library Mystery Readers Group: "Join us to share mysteries with 'ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that... Learn More Featured Event: Mystery Readers Group: Ghostly Mysteries - Online 2021: Menlo Park (Susan C. Schena) Vendor/Supplier Assessments: A Must Have to Maintain Compliance and Identify Inefficiencies When: Wednesday, October 13th at 9:00 a.m. Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fA2uqx8sTeetHiLod7SUmA What: Organizations with high volume of projects and contracts have become increasingly dependent on vendor service arrangements. A well executed vendor service agreement should clearly spell out the vendors role, responsibilities and project completion timeline and expectations. It... Learn More Donors Needed- Compassion Week Blood Drive- 10/14/21 When: Thursday, October 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: St William Catholic Church What: On Thursday, October 14th, Vitalant and the St. William parish will be hosting a lifesaving blood drive at 611 S. El Monte Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022 for Compassion Week, and you're invited to save a life at this important event. The drive will be running from 11:00am – 3:45pm... Learn More Mentor Tutor Connection Volunteer Information Session When: Thursday, October 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Los Altos Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, October 14 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM You can change the life of a student! Come learn about volunteer opportunities to Mentor high school students and Tutor students in grades K-8  in our Mountain View and... Learn More Featured Event: Bay Area Kids' Book Fair - Free Silicon Valley Edition When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Fremont High School What: Bay Area Kids' Book Fair – Free Silicon Valley Edition – FREE event with authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers and educational programs. Meet and greet Pete the Cat and Elephant (Gerald) & Piggie. Storytelling by authors and doctors from sponsor Stanford Childre... Learn More Featured Event: Bay Area Kids' Book Fair - Free Silicon Valley Edition (Jay Bedecarre) Featured Event: Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders 2021: Half Moon Bay When: Saturday, October 16th at 7:15 a.m. What: 43rd Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders  Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 In-Person Events: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021: Kid's Fun Run, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon 6:15 AM - Bib, t-shirt, and pumpkin pick-up opens 7:15 AM - Half Marathon Start* 8:00 AM - Kid's Fun Run 8:15 AM - 10 K... Learn More Featured Event: Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders 2021: Half Moon Bay(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: HMB Pumpkin MiniFest 2021: Half Moon Bay: UPDATE: CANCELED When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. What: UPDATE: CANCELED  HMB Pumpkin Minifest 49.5 Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA From  Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival: "For the second year in a row the world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will not be allowed to take place ... Learn More Featured Event: HMB Pumpkin MiniFest 2021: Half Moon Bay: UPDATE: CANCELED (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Oktoberfest - German Food, Music & Kids' Zone 2021: Downtown Campbell When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. What: Annual Oktoberfest Oct. 16-17, 2021 Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Downtown East Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA From Campbell Chamber of Commerce: "Great Food: With dozens of fantastic food vendors, enjoy everything from authentic German foods to delightf... Learn More Featured Event: Oktoberfest - German Food, Music & Kids' Zone 2021: Downtown Campbell (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Fall Festival & Pick-A-Pumpkin Patch 2021: San Mateo When: Saturday, October 16th at 11:00 a.m. What: Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 725 Monte Diablo Ave., San Mateo, CA From The City of San Mateo:   "Round up your family and friends and come out to celebrate the Fall season with us! "This event is from 11am-2pm and he... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Festival & Pick-A-Pumpkin Patch 2021: San Mateo (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Hamilton' 2021: Center for Performing Arts Center, San Jose When: Saturday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m. What: HAMILTON Oct. 12–31, 2021 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Friday: 8 p.m. Saturday: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA From Broadway San Jose: "HAMILTON is the story of America then, ... Learn More Featured Event: 'Hamilton' 2021: Center for Performing Arts Center, San Jose (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Grimm's Sleepy Hollow - Halloween Haunt 2021: San Jose: UPDATE: CANCELED When: Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. What: UPDATE: CANCELED From Grimm's Hollow: "Sadly, the Horseman will be dormant this year...due to extenuating circumstances, Grimm's Hollow will be closed this year. Look for us to return in 2022!" --------------- Grimm's Hollow Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 15-17, 22-24 & 29-31, 2021... Learn More Featured Event: Grimm's Sleepy Hollow - Halloween Haunt 2021: San Jose: UPDATE: CANCELED (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Dead Time Dreams Haunt - Halloween 2021: San Jose When: Saturday, October 16th at 7:30 p.m. What: Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions Oct. 16-18, 22-25 & 28-31, 2021 - 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Midway opens at 7 p.m. Attractions open at 7:30 p.m. ABC Pumpkin Patch Lot, East Capital & Tully Road, San Jose, CA From Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions: "The Bay Area's P... Learn More Featured Event: Dead Time Dreams Haunt - Halloween 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena) Art Gallery: Madhubani Folk Arts - Los Altos Library When: Saturday, October 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Los Altos Library What: Event listing from Los Altos Library: Saturday, October 16 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Come enjoy a walkthrough art gallery of Madhubani Folk Arts created by local artist group Madhubani Motivators. This group was started during the Pandemic, encouraging others in the engagement... Learn More FREE Counseling Webinar: World Class Public Universities: UCs & CSUs When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Join FLEX as we explore California's two world-class public school systems. We'll look closely at each University of California, and delve into the strengths and benefits of the California State Universities!  Attend this webinar to maximize your knowledge of California's worl... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Los Altos Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.