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Holiday & Special Events
Multiple DatesOct 12, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMEast Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, CA, USAObserved in October and overlapping with the federal Columbus Day holiday, Indigenous Peoples' Day is an opportunity to recognize the resilience and resistance, the contributions and accomplishments, and the histories and hopes of Native Americans.
Oct 14, 2026, 3:00 AM – 5:00 AMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USALearn about how this traditional art was inspired when Mexico and China started trading goods! Participants will make a set of 3 to 5 flags to hang on their Dia de Los Muertos ofrenda or as decoration for Latinx heritage month.
Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USABuild your own mini altar to celebrate Day of the Dead! Please bring your choice of three empty boxes in various sizes: cereal boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, snack boxes. Other materials will be provided.
Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USADecorate your own colorful calavera, or sugar skull, for el Día de los Muertos. Learn about the tradition of making sugar skull decorations with a brief visual presentation.
Oct 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USAEach participant will make a mini soy wax candle with Linda Zafra's signature and famous seasonal scent, decorated with natural dried petals and finished with a festive sticker on the lid - perfect as a gift or as home decor during this beautiful season.
Oct 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USALaya Arts Collective celebrates and shares the vibrant traditions of Indian dance, music, and storytelling through dynamic performances. This program celebrates Diwali and features storytelling from Indian mythology, brought to life by a captivating dance presentation and audience participation.
Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USAExperience the magic of traditional Oaxacan folk art and celebrate el Día de los Muertos by decorating your own alebrije made of copal in this immersive, hands-on workshop offered by Balam Arts.
Oct 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USAWorkshop participants will receive a brief history lesson on what Diwali is, the story behind it, and how it is celebrated across the Indian diaspora (in India and around the world). Afterward, participants will be guided on different ways to paint their Diyas and shown how to light them at home.
Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMEPACENTER, 1950 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USAJoin your friends at EPACenter for some early halloween fun! There will be trick-or-treating, a costume competition, and art activities. This FREE EVENT is fun for the whole family! Click GET DETAILS to register and learn more.
Multiple DatesSep 06, 2027, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMEast Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, CA, USALabor Day is a federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. It celebrates and elevates the struggles, endeavors, and achievements of workers, labor activists, and unions across the United States.
Multiple DatesSep 15, 2027, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PMSept 15 - Oct 15September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honor the peoples, histories, and contributions of Hispanic, Latino/a, Latine, and Latinx cultures and communities. Click GET DETAILS to check out the National Museum of the American Latino's page and learn more!
Events scheduled all month longEast Palo Alto Library, 2415 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USAThe East Palo Alto Library has events and experiences planned to learn about and celebrate Black History all month long. Check out their schedule, visit their site, and sign up today!
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