Year: 2026

Oak Knoll School parade is once again a Halloween treat

To the observer, the costumed kids from Oak Knoll School (preschool to 5th grade) were one delight after another. We loved the creativity – and

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2026

Halloween Renaissance Fairy Garden is theme at Fredericksons this year

Santa Monica Avenue at Seminary Drive is back this year with a Halloween Renaissance Fairy Garden theme with selfie stations, music and live actors! Several

by Contributed Content
on October 30, 2026

Daigon Alley is open in Menlo Park on Halloween

Menlo Park's very own Diagon Alley will be open at 60 Gloria Circle from 5:00 to 9:30 pm on Saturday, October 31. Adopt an owl,

by Linda Hubbard
on October 30, 2026

M-A alum Alan Masaoka’s Carmel Valley studio destroyed by fire

Menlo-Atherton High School alum Alan Masaoka’s studio was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday, October 28, just after 3:00 am at the Center Street Marketplace

by Linda Hubbard
on October 29, 2026

Cook’s Seafood appears to have permanently closed

We received a tip that Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park has permanently closed with employees being notified overnight. It was indeed shuttered during what would

by Linda Hubbard
on October 29, 2026

Buy — or make your own — sugar skulls for Day of the Dead

Emails Menlo Park resident Elizabeth McCarthy: "Happy Day of the Dead [Nov. 1-2] to you! I’m making decorated sugar skulls again. "In addition, I'm introducing

by Linda Hubbard
on October 28, 2026

Menlo Fire Station 4 hosts Haunted House on October 31

Menlo Park Fire Station 4 (3322 Alameda de las Pulgas) will be hosting its annual Haunted House on Halloween Night, October 31, from 6:00 to

by Linda Hubbard
on October 28, 2026

The Members 20th annual Halloween show set for October 31

Join The Members — Jeff, Rod, Allen, Rich, Brian and Scott – for an evening of classic rock & roll starting at 6:00 pm on

by Linda Hubbard
on October 27, 2026

Safety tips for trick or treating on Halloween

With Halloween coming up, the Menlo Park Police Department encourages everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying trick or treating, Here are some reminders:

by Contributed Content
on October 27, 2026