The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
Free Admission at the SF Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Golden Gate Park - 9:00 AM
Activate at Stonestown Galleria
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
Union Square Holiday Ice Rink
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Union Square - 10:00 AM
Polar Play Days at the Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive - 10:00 AM
The Tech Interactive - 10:00 AM
Swing into Stories in San Francisco
Various Parks - 9:30 AM
Various Parks - 9:30 AM
Activate at Stonestown Galleria
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
Stonestown Galleria - 9:30 AM
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride at California State Railroad Museum
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
California State Railway Museum - various times Pick
Santa Claus Arrives by Helicopter at the Hiller Aviation Museum
Hiller Aviation Museum - 9:30 AM Pick
Hiller Aviation Museum - 9:30 AM Pick
Menorahs and Miracles at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Childrens Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM Pick
Childrens Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM Pick
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4th of July Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off
Fri Jul 4, 2025
11:00am to 3:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: free
The City of Palo Alto is hosting a Summer Festival and Chili Cook-off for the 4th of July. Families can enjoy live music, food trucks, and games and activities for kids. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and reusable water bottles are encouraged.
This is a free event and is open to the public. Chili cook-off divisions include corporate and anyone that wants to share their recipe.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
