Recreation Services, City of Palo Alto

04/20/2026

Last week to sign up for May Fete parade! April 24th is the deadline. Our theme this year is "Not All Heroes Wear Capes!" Support the heroes in your community by marching in the parade. No group is too big or small. Don't delay, sign up today!

Celebrate the 102nd annual May Fete Parade & Fair! Join marching bands, floats and children's groups to recognize and celebrate people in our community who use their talents each day to improve our quality of life.

04/16/2026

Frozen with Palo Alto Players – Magical Series Relaxed Performance!

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Join us for a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance of Frozen by Palo Alto Players!

Saturday May 9 @ Lucie Stern Theater.

Tickets: https://paplayers.org/event/frozen/

04/13/2026

Less than 2 weeks left to sign your group up to participate in this year's May Fete parade, Saturday, May 2nd. This year's theme is "Not All Heros' Wear Capes!" Build a float or plan to march in the parade. Don't delay, sign up today!

Celebrate the 102nd annual May Fete Parade & Fair! Join marching bands, floats and children's groups to recognize and celebrate people in our community who use their talents each day to improve our quality of life.

04/03/2026

The Jed Foundation - JED is hosting 2 virtual focus groups for teens ages 13-17. These sessions are designed to explore what mental health support looks like for the teens in our community!

Each virutal session will host a max of 8 teens. As a thank you for participating, The Jed Foundation will provide the participants a $10 gift card to a local spot of their choice.

04/02/2026

Sign your group up today to participate in this year's May Fete parade, Saturday, May 2nd. This year's theme is "Not All Heros' Wear Capes!" Build a float or plan to march in the parade. Don't delay, sign up today!

Celebrate the 102nd annual May Fete Parade & Fair! Join marching bands, floats and children's groups to recognize and celebrate people in our community who use their talents each day to improve our quality of life.

03/30/2026

We've added an extra virutal focus group for teens, ages 13-17 to meet with The Jed Foundation!

03/19/2026

Share your views on how local leaders, adults, and your peers can offer better mental health support. The Jed Foundation, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto, is hosting small focus groups for teens (ages 13-17) and young adults (ages 18-30). Your voice can help shape what comes next. www.paloalto.gov/BeWell

01/23/2026

Plan your kids' dream summer now! Our 2026 Summer Camp Activity Guide is live online (paloalto.gov/summercamps), if you prefer a physical copy, we have limited copies available at our registration sites for pick up! Registration opens on February 5 at 10 a.m. for Palo Alto residents and 10 a.m. on February 12 for non-residents.

10/27/2025

The 6th annual Jack O' Jaunt was a howling good time this past Friday, and was enjoyed my many a goblin and ghost! Competition was scarier than ever this year! Those who visited voted for their favourite, and we have a winner for each category;
Scariest Pumpkin went to Alice T.
Cutest Pumpkin went to Neo D.
and
Most Creative Pumpkin was awarded to Nikko D.
Thanks to all who participated and voted. We look forward to scaring you next year!

10/22/2025

Last call for all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins!!!
Bring your pumpkin carving ideas to Lytton Plaza on Friday, October 24 and carve your way to winning a $75 gift card to a Palo Alto business of your choosing. We supply the pumpkins, you supply the creativity. Afterwards, jaunt through our jack-o-lantern display from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sign up today @ https://www.paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/Community-Services/Jack-O-Jaunt