5 things to do in Palo Alto, 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. Throwback Thursday: Picture Books

   At the library at Fremont Public Library, starting 2:30 p.m.

   Grades K-5. Join us as we revisit a familiar favorite, A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Enjoy the story followed by a series of fun activities!

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3. 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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4. RCOZ South Asian Women’s Support Group

   Community at Newark, starting 11 a.m.

   The non-profit organization RCOZ is hosting a support group for South Asian women to talk, connect, and feel less alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, family pressure, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to…

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5. 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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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