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Things to do with kids in Los Altos

Family-friendly things to do in Los Altos in 2026: 29 kid-friendly events plus 3 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, August 13, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Shoup ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Mary Davey MemorialOutdoors · Free
  3. Marymeade ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. Toddler StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  5. Preschool StorytimeThursday, August 13, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  6. Creative Maker StudioFriday, August 14, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  7. Bay Area Games DaySaturday, August 15, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  8. Bat NightSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  9. Sunday CrafterNoonSunday, August 16, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  10. Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  11. Explorer Hike: Chilling With the SchillingsWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Thornewood Preserve
  12. Toddler StorytimeWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  13. Baby Storytime & Stay and PlayWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  14. Toddler StorytimeThursday, August 20, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  15. Preschool StorytimeThursday, August 20, 2026 · Los Altos Library
  16. Forest BathingFriday, August 21, 2026 · El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
  17. Sunset Summer StrollSaturday, August 22, 2026 · Russian Ridge Preserve
  18. What's in a Name?Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Windy Hill Preserve
  19. Vultures: Nature’s Unsung RecyclersSunday, September 6, 2026 · Windy Hill Preserve
  20. Earthquake CountrySunday, September 6, 2026 · Los Trancos Preserve
  21. Redwoods: Heroes of the ForestSunday, September 6, 2026 · Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve
  22. Youth Commission MeetingMonday, September 7, 2026 · Event Location
  23. Arachnophilia!Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Monte Bello Preserve
  24. Summertime BerriesSunday, September 13, 2026 · Windy Hill Preserve
  25. Try Your Hand at Nature JournalingSunday, September 13, 2026 · Skyline Ridge Preserve
  26. Explorer Hike: Sky Island TourWednesday, September 16, 2026 · Sierra Azul Preserve
  27. Spectacular SeedsThursday, September 17, 2026 · Picchetti Ranch Preserve

Family-friendly spots in Los Altos

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Upcoming family events in Los Altos

ThuAug 13
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 3:30 PMPreschool StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
FriAug 14
  1. 3 PMCreative Maker StudioLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
SatAug 15
  1. 10 AMBay Area Games DayLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 5–13
  2. 7 PMBat NightSkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 2.5 mile route.
SunAug 16
  1. 2 PMSunday CrafterNoonLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 5–13
TueAug 18
  1. 1 PMBilingual Mandarin Family Storytime / 中英雙語故事時間Los Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
WedAug 19
  1. 10:30 AMExplorer Hike: Chilling With the SchillingsThornewood Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Thornewood Preserve. 4 mile route.
  2. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  3. 1 PMBaby Storytime & Stay and PlayLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
ThuAug 20
  1. 10:30 AMToddler StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 1–12
  2. 3:30 PMPreschool StorytimeLos Altos Library · Library · Ages 3–12
FriAug 21
  1. 9 AMForest BathingEl Corte de Madera Creek Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. 4.5 mile route.
SatAug 22
  1. 4:30 PMSunset Summer StrollRussian Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Russian Ridge Preserve. 3.5 mile route.
TueSep 1
  1. 9 AMWhat's in a Name?Windy Hill Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Windy Hill Preserve. 3.5 mile route.
SunSep 6
  1. 9 AMVultures: Nature’s Unsung RecyclersWindy Hill Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Windy Hill Preserve. 3 mile route.
  2. 9:30 AMEarthquake CountryLos Trancos Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Los Trancos Preserve. 2 mile route.
  3. 1 PMRedwoods: Heroes of the ForestBear Creek Redwoods Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve. 4 mile route.
MonSep 7
  1. 6:30 PMYouth Commission MeetingEvent Location · Community · Ages 5–12
SatSep 12
  1. 6 PMArachnophilia!Monte Bello Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Monte Bello Preserve. 3.5 mile route.
SunSep 13
  1. 9 AMSummertime BerriesWindy Hill Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Windy Hill Preserve. 2 mile route.
  2. 9:30 AMTry Your Hand at Nature JournalingSkyline Ridge Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve. 1 mile route.
WedSep 16
  1. 10:30 AMExplorer Hike: Sky Island TourSierra Azul Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Sierra Azul Preserve. 4 mile route.
ThuSep 17
  1. 10 AMSpectacular SeedsPicchetti Ranch Preserve · Park · Ages 5–13Guided Midpen open-space hike at Picchetti Ranch Preserve. 2.5 mile route.