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Things to do with kids in Los Altos

Family-friendly things to do in Los Altos in 2026: 32 kid-friendly events plus 3 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Shoup ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Mary Davey MemorialOutdoors · Free
  3. Marymeade ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Explorer Hike: Fall Along the FaultWednesday, October 7, 2026 · Los Trancos Preserve
  5. Toddler StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  6. Preschool StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  7. Wonders of Cherry SpringsSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Sierra Azul Preserve
  8. Evening Explorations at Alpine PondSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  9. Sentinel in the SkySunday, October 11, 2026 · Sierra Azul Preserve
  10. Board Game Sunday!Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  11. Bilingual Spanish-English Music & Movement with Verónica FreidkesTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  12. Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  13. Toddler StorytimeWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  14. Baby Storytime & Stay and PlayWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  15. Homework Help for Grades K-6thWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  16. Toddler StorytimeThursday, October 15, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  17. Habitat Restoration & Interpretive HikeSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Saratoga Gap Preserve
  18. "The Hills are Alive” Afternoon LoopSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Long Ridge Preserve
  19. Night Sky JourneySaturday, October 17, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  20. Explorer Hike: Bayside BirdingWednesday, October 21, 2026 · Ravenswood Preserve
  21. Horseshoe Lake to Alpine PondThursday, October 22, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  22. Full Moonrise from Borel HillMonday, October 26, 2026 · Russian Ridge Preserve
  23. Signs of FallFriday, October 30, 2026 · Pulgas Ridge Preserve
  24. Halloween & Hiking HoundsSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Pulgas Ridge Preserve
  25. Hiking the HighlightsMonday, November 2, 2026 · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
  26. Finding Awe in NatureThursday, November 5, 2026 · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
  27. Fall Frolic With a ViewFriday, November 6, 2026 · Long Ridge Preserve

Family-friendly spots in Los Altos

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Upcoming family events in Los Altos

WedOct 7
  1. 10:30 AMExplorer Hike: Fall Along the FaultLos Trancos Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Los Trancos Preserve. 4 mile route.
ThuOct 8
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 3:30 PMPreschool StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
SatOct 10
  1. 9:25 AMWonders of Cherry SpringsSierra Azul Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Sierra Azul Preserve. 2.5 mile route.
  2. 5:30 PMEvening Explorations at Alpine PondSkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 2 mile route.
SunOct 11
  1. 1 PMSentinel in the SkySierra Azul Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Sierra Azul Preserve. 0.25 mile route.
  2. 2 PMBoard Game Sunday!Los Altos Library · Library · All ages
TueOct 13
  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
WedOct 14
  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
ThuOct 15
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
SatOct 17
  1. 9 AMHabitat Restoration & Interpretive HikeSaratoga Gap Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Saratoga Gap Preserve. 4 mile route.
  2. 2 PM"The Hills are Alive” Afternoon LoopLong Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Long Ridge Preserve. 4.5 mile route.
  3. 6:30 PMNight Sky JourneySkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 0.25 mile route.
WedOct 21
  1. 10:30 AMExplorer Hike: Bayside BirdingRavenswood Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Ravenswood Preserve. 3 mile route.
ThuOct 22
  1. 10 AMHorseshoe Lake to Alpine PondSkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 4.5 mile route.
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.
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.