Springtime Scoop: April Events in Palo Alto

Magical Tennis

Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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Magical multi-session tennis class thoughtfully designed for neurodiverse players! All abilities welcome.

Mitchell Park Tennis Courts, 3800 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Community Workshop: Upcycled Plastic

Wednesday, April 01, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

Community Workshop: Upcycled Plastic led by Cubberley artist-in-residence Tara de la Garza.

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Canine Companions @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Join us to meet our favorite furry friends of Canine Companions! Welcome to all ages and abilities.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Teen-Led Lantern Festival @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Don't miss this teen-led Lantern Festival celebrating creativity, community, and connection for all ages at Magical Bridge Playground.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Magical Bridge Community Partner Day

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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Connect and create together on the playground! Join us on the first Sunday of each month for a celebration of local nonprofits, small businesses, and community groups.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Clay Sustains: Vessels of Change Closes

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 12:00 PM

This exhibition features 18 artists focusing an exceptional body of work on issues of environmental crisis and cultural sustainability.

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Mini Music Lessons for Kids @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

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Join us for Magical Bridge Music, a youth-led program designed to inspire young learners to explore music in a safe, inclusive, and joyful way. This engaging experience is led by a group of passionate high school students from The Nueva School who love music and want to share it with the community.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Bridges in Music @ Magical Bridge

Sunday, April 05, 2026 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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Bridges in Music is a youth musician program hosted by Magical Bridge Foundation that brings teen-led performances and hands-on workshops to the playground.

Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Landscape Conversion 101

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to turn your high-water-use lawn into a stunning, water-efficient landscape filled with California-native plants that support local biodiversity. We'll also cover tips for upgrading your irrigation system with more efficient options and highlight available rebates to help you save.

SummerWinds Nursery, 725 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Teen Arts Council Presents Luminescence Film Festival

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Join the Palo Alto Teen Arts Council for our Luminescence Film Festival

Palo Alto Children's Theatre Main Stage, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Portrait Oil Painting Demonstration

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Portrait Oil Painting Demonstration by Cubberley artist-in-residence Eric Fei Guan.

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Documentary: The Librarians

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Kick off National Library Week with a screening of The Librarians followed by a discussion featuring Authors Against Book Bans.

Rinconada Library, 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Earth Day Festival

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Think globally, connect locally, and act together at this year's sustainability and climate action festival. Celebrate the earth and find ways you can make an impact.

Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Tour of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM

Take a free walking tour of your wastewater treatment plant. See how operators, scientists, and engineers work together to keep it operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Regional Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Compost Workshop

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Bring out your garden's inner jungle by adding compost. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of these free workshops.

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Open Studios - Cubberley Artist Studio Program Spring 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Cubberley Artist Studio Program Open Studios - meet artists, explore studios, and see new works in progress; free and open to all.

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Repair Café Palo Alto

Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

The Repair Café Palo Alto is a volunteer-run, community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods rather than dumping them in landfill.

Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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