Things to do in Los Altos, CA

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• Dracula
  Until Sunday, November 1 · 7:30 PM · Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts · Paid
  TheatreWorks Silicon Valley stages Steven Dietz's theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale. The gothic drama delivers chills, suspense, and psychological conflict on stage. It is intended for general theatergoers and fans of classic horror.

Today · Tuesday, October 20

• Bilingual Spanish-English Music & Movement
  10:30 AM · Los Altos Library · Free
  Led by educator Verónica Freidkes, this forty-five-minute interactive program incorporates songs, rhythms, and physical movement in both English and Spanish. It supports early childhood language development and musical engagement. The session is intended for children ages 0 to 5 alongside their caregivers.
• ESL Class Session
  11 AM · Los Altos Library · Free
  Led by an instructor, this language class offers casual practice to help adult English language learners build listening and everyday speaking skills. The program is aimed at adult district residents looking to practice conversational English in a supportive classroom setting.
• Bilingual Mandarin Family Storytime
  1 PM · Los Altos Library · Free
  This thirty-minute bilingual storytime session features storytelling, songs, movement, and fingerplays in Mandarin Chinese and English. The program is designed to foster early literacy and bilingual listening skills in a welcoming group environment. It is geared toward young children, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
• Book Bugs Club
  4 PM · Los Altos Library · Free
  The Book Bugs Club is a monthly library book discussion group created specifically for second and third graders. Young readers meet to talk about the selected book and participate in a fun related craft or activity.
• Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Cultural Commission Meeting
  6:30 PM · Los Altos Community Center · Free
  This is a public meeting of the municipal advisory commission that counsels the Los Altos City Council on municipal parks, recreational programming, and cultural art initiatives. Commissioners discuss departmental business and review ongoing community projects. It is open to members of the general public interested in civic recreation and arts planning.
• Day of the Dead Makeup Workshop
  7 PM · Mitchell Park Library · Free
  Led by multicultural arts educator Rachel-Anne Palacios, this hands-on workshop teaches simple Day of the Dead face painting and makeup techniques. The session is designed for community members preparing for Día de los Muertos celebrations, with practice supplies provided.
• Youth Commission Regular Meeting
  7 PM · Town Hall Duxbury Room · Free
  This regular public meeting of the Los Altos Hills Youth Commission convenes local teen delegates to discuss and coordinate regional youth projects. Members evaluate community service programs and municipal issues affecting young residents. It is open to town residents, youth leaders, and members of the public.

Tomorrow · Wednesday, October 21

• Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM · Los Altos Library · Free
  Designed for early walkers and toddlers ages one and two, this interactive 25-minute storytime features stories, songs, and movement activities. Sessions are held in the library's Orchard Room with free admission tickets distributed prior to start time.
• Baby Storytime and Stay & Play
  1 PM · Los Altos Library · Free
  This weekly gathering welcomes non-walking infants ages 0 to 12 months and their caregivers for songs, rhymes, and short stories. The 20-minute circle time is followed by an open Stay & Play session with age-appropriate toys.
• Page Turners Book Club
  4 PM · Los Altos Library · Free
  The Page Turners Book Club is a monthly book discussion group tailored for students in fourth and fifth grades. Participants read a selected novel at home and gather in the Orchard Room to discuss the story and complete themed activities.
• Los Altos Rotary Club Happy Hour
  5 PM · State Street Market
  This monthly social gathering invites Rotarians, new members, and community guests to catch up and talk over drinks. Hosted at Laughing Monk Brewing inside State Street Market, it provides an informal setting to share ideas and discuss civic projects.

Thursday, October 22

• Los Altos Rotary Weekly Luncheon: The Secret Life of Viruses
  12:15 PM · The Garden House at Shoup Park
  Stanford professor Dr. Robert Siegel presents a guest lecture on the nature, genetics, and impacts of viruses. Held during the weekly Los Altos Rotary meeting, the event welcomes members and visiting attendees interested in biomedical science and community fellowship.
• Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market
  4 PM · State Street · Free
  An open-air weekly evening market showcasing regional growers, artisan food purveyors, and local specialty goods. Organised by the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and the Los Altos Village Association, it welcomes residents and visitors to shop for fresh seasonal produce.

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