5 things to do in Mountain View, CA — Thursday, September 3, 2026

1. Family Storytime

   Community at Almaden, starting 10:15 a.m.

   Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and i…

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2. Rain & Water Storytime with Environmental Services

   Community at Santa Teresa, starting 11 a.m.

   Join us for a fun Storytime with the City’s Environmental Services Department! Kids will enjoy stories and activities while learning about storm drains, keeping water clean, and easy ways to save water at home. Perfect…

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3. Reading Buddies

   Community at West Valley, starting 4 p.m.

   Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a volunteer. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and develop…

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4. Michael Echaniz Trio: The Music of Wayne Shorter

   Community in Mountain View.

   Michael Echaniz Trio: The Music of Wayne Shorter

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5. Mountain View Plaza - Grateful Dead Tribute

   Community in Mountain View.

   Mountain View Plaza - Grateful Dead Tribute

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city