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Holidays and seasons in Palo Alto
Every holiday guide in one place, filled with events from Palo Alto’s local calendars and updated every day.
Seasonal guides
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Happening nowHalloweenTrick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, costume parties and Día de los Muertos in Palo Alto, from local calendars and updated every day.Thursday, November 26, 2026ThanksgivingTurkey trots, community dinners, volunteer opportunities and family events around Thanksgiving in Palo Alto, updated every day from local calendars.Friday, December 25, 2026Holiday lights and Christmas eventsTree lightings, light displays, visits with Santa, holiday markets, Nutcracker and carol performances, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations in Palo Alto, updated every day.Thursday, December 31, 2026New Year’s EveCountdowns, New Year’s Eve parties, family “noon year” celebrations and fireworks in Palo Alto, from local calendars.Sunday, February 14, 2027Valentine’s DayValentine’s dinners, date nights, couples’ classes and Galentine’s events in Palo Alto, from local calendars.Wednesday, March 17, 2027St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day parades, Irish music, pub crawls and family events in Palo Alto, from local calendars.Sunday, July 4, 2027Fourth of JulyFourth of July fireworks, parades, concerts and celebrations in Palo Alto, from local calendars and updated every day.