Name: Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)
Start: 2026-12-05T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Experience a magical holiday evening for kids and families!-Wander through Faerie Village -Meet and pose for photos with Santa and his sleigh, storybook characters, and a holiday fairy on stilts -Delight in children’s crafts and holiday shopping -Head to the Gnome Nom Cafe for hot chocolate and cookies -Adults enjoy a complimentary glass of champagneWe’ve decked the halls and strung up the lights, so come visit, shop, and enjoy the festivities!

Local Event: Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)

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Once Upon A Garden (Family Night)

Experience a magical holiday evening for kids and families!-Wander through Faerie Village -Meet and pose for photos with Santa...

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Grab some friends and test your spooky knowledge at our Jeopardy-themed trivia night in the Baylands!
Join us for a fun afternoon of trivia featuring categories about Halloween, spooky nature facts, ghost stories, and more! Bring your friends and form a team, or come solo and meet new people to team up with!
Whether you're a trivia master, a nature nerd, a Halloween enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, there's a place for you. Come hang out, make some new friends, and see how many of our spooky trivia facts you can get right!
Drinks and snacks will be provided. Suggested ages 12+.

Local Event: Trick or Trivia in the Baylands

Trick or Trivia in the Baylands

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Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a rich autumnal palette filled with seasonal botanicals such as Mums, Zinnias, grasses, herbs, and more. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore how branches can serve as both a natural mechanic and a beautiful design element within your arrangement.
Together, we will create a vibrant floral composition that captures the warmth and texture of the season. Instructor Katherine Glazier will share some helpful tips and practical techniques to help you arrange flowers with confidence and artistry.
Registration closes on Monday, October 12 to allow time for supply preparation.
Please bring your floral clippers. Flowers and other materials are included.
<h3>Registration</h3>
$148 Members (Use code IRIS) / $185 Non-members
Gamble Garden members enjoy a 20% discount! Members, enter promotion code IRIS at checkout to receive your discount. Registration lists are checked with member lists. You may be asked to confirm your membership in a follow up email.

<h3>Instructor Bio</h3>
<a href="https://www.kjglazierdesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Katherine Glazier</a> is an instructor and floral arranger at Gamble Garden and she co-led the floral design program at Filoli for eight years. She holds a European Master Certification (EMC) and a Teacher’s Diploma in the Sogetsu school of Ikebana. Katherine exhibits at Bouquets to Art at the deYoung Museum and she conducts public floral demonstrations. Seasonal and locally grown material, with an emphasis on the beauty of California floriculture, is showcased in her designs. She also enjoys incorporating eastern and western design philosophies in her work.

Local Event: Autumn Floral Design

Autumn Floral Design

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a rich autumnal palette filled with seasonal botanicals such as Mums, Zinnias,...

Learn the basics of how to grow your own winter vegetables! This class covers essential plant needs and how to raise common annual and cold season veggies such as broccoli, peas, and cabbage, from seed to harvest. Designed for the beginning and hopeful backyard gardener, this class will include demonstration and practice of potting plants, culminating in a tour of the edible garden.
This class is suitable for adults and teens. Please bring garden gloves if you have them. All other supplies are included, and gloves will be available.
<h3>Registration</h3>
$32 Members / $40 Non-members


<h3>Instructor Bio</h3>
Grace brings a varied background to Gamble Garden. She holds a degree in Anthropology from St. Mary’s College of California. In past roles, Grace has worn many hats: event coordinator, landscape designer, and baker, among them.&nbsp;

Local Event: Introduction to Vegetable Gardening

Introduction to Vegetable Gardening

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Christian Science Reading Room

Healing in Christian Science is joyful— it’s the natural result of understanding God as divine Life and Love.

In this inspirational talk, speaker Ann Kneeland shares real-life examples of spiritual healing. Her examples show how fear, illness, and polarization dissolve as we discover God’s pure and spiritual creation. This discovery brings joy, healing, and freedom for everyone.

Ann Kneeland, CS is a practitioner of Christian Science healing from San Rafael. She travels internationally to speak to audiences as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

The talk will be offered twice: Friday, October 16 at 7pm and Saturday, October 17 at 10am at the Christian Science Reading Room in Palo Alto (459 California Avenue) and streamed live: https://www.cspaloalto.org/event-details/healing-with-joy-discovering-the-power-of-love-2026-10-16-19-00-1

This event is a gift to the community from the members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Palo Alto. For more information, visit:&nbsp;www.cspaloalto.org

Questions? Call 650.327.1642 or email <a href="mailto:clerk@cspaloalto.org">clerk@cspaloalto.org</a>

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The Terrace by AbilityPath

Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Terrace for AbilityPath’s 35th Annual Authors Luncheon, celebrating authors, art, and abilities!
This milestone event will feature an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed authors: David Pogue, Evelyn Skye, and Alka Joshi. Together, they will share the inspiration behind their latest works, their creative journeys, and the stories that have captivated readers around the world.
Guests will enjoy an engaging author panel moderated by returning host Maureen Langan, have the opportunity to meet the authors, purchase their featured books, and have them personally signed.
More than an inspiring afternoon of literature and conversation, the Authors Luncheon is one of AbilityPath’s premier fundraising events, raising over $350,000 annually to advance our mission of fostering acceptance, respect, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Your generous support helps ensure children and adults with diverse abilities have access to life-changing programs and services. We hope you’ll join us for this special 35th anniversary celebration and be part of making an even greater impact.

Local Event: AbilityPath 35th Annual Authors Luncheon

AbilityPath 35th Annual Authors Luncheon

Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Terrace for AbilityPath’s 35th Annual Authors Luncheon,...

Bats, birds, and other spooky critters! A twilight exploration of this unique habitat is not to be missed!
What's happening
Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join our Twilight Nature Walk led by one of our friendly and knowledgable docents. An expert naturalist will lead an easy walk to discover the diverse species animals that live in the Baylands, especially those that you might only see in the evenings. Suitable for all ages 6 and up.
What to Bring:
Wear warm layers. Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from us. We hope you’ll join us!
Cost:
Free, but space is limited. Registration required.

Local Event: Twilight Nature Walk at the Baylands

Twilight Nature Walk at the Baylands

Bats, birds, and other spooky critters! A twilight exploration of this unique habitat is not to be missed!
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Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club

“Joni Mitchell tinged with a jazzy sass.” — JazzTimes
 
Acclaimed vocalist Jenna Mammina&nbsp;celebrates the music of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, two artists who have shaped her musical voice since her early years. Moving effortlessly between jazz, folk, pop, and Americana, Mammina brings fresh phrasing, improvisation, and a deeply personal storytelling sensibility to two of the most beloved songbooks of the singer-songwriter era.
 
Praised by the Los Angeles Times&nbsp;as an artist who “deserves to be more widely heard,”&nbsp;Mammina is known for transforming familiar songs while preserving the spirit that made them enduring. Her connection to this repertoire runs deep: both Mitchell and Taylor were formative influences, and James Taylor’s music has appeared throughout her recorded work.
 
Mammina has been recognized by Jazziz Magazine as one of the leading women of jazz/pop crossover for three consecutive years&nbsp;and was named Jazz Performer of the Year by SF Weekly. Throughout her career, she has performed with artists including Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Rickie Lee Jones, and Rosemary Clooney.
 
For this special program at Meyhouse Jazz, Mammina revisits the lyrical storytelling, unforgettable melodies, and emotional depth of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, offering her own jazz-inflected perspective on songs that have resonated across generations.

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