Holidays 2013

No surprise. Quintessence in downtown Menlo Park is decked out for the holidays

Editor's note: From now through Christmas, we'll be stopping in at various Menlo Park merchants to get gift ideas, with an eye to shopping locally.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 11, 2013

Women’s vocal ensemble Kitka appears at St. Bede’s in Menlo Park on Dec. 15

Women's vocal ensemble, Kitka, will be appearing at St. Bede’s Church in Menlo Park on Dec. 15 as part of  its annual Wintersongs tour. Wintersongs showcases

by Contributed Content
on December 10, 2013

Gingerbread house making contest at Menlo Park Library on Dec. 14

Teens ages 11-18 are encouraged to let their inner architect shine by creating their own Gingerbread House at Menlo Park Library on December 14th from

by Linda Hubbard
on December 10, 2013

Menlo Park Chorus performs at M-A Performing Arts Center on Dec. 13

The holiday performance of the Menlo Park Chorus takes place on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at 7:30 pm at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center (555

by Linda Hubbard
on December 10, 2013

Menlo Park’s holiday showcase is Dec. 12 at M-A Performing Arts Center

The 2013 Holiday Showcase presents the City’s best programs and classes of the year on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 from 6:45 to 8:45 pm at

by Contributed Content
on December 10, 2013

Santa Claus makes multiple appearances in Menlo Park over the weekend

No more true is the adage "a photo is worth a thousand words" than when showing the delightful look on kids' faces when encountering Santa

by Linda Hubbard
on December 9, 2013

Holiday safety tips offered by the Menlo Park Police Department

The holiday season is a hectic and eventful time of year, but don’t let the holiday spirit lull you into giving burglars or pick pockets

by Contributed Content
on December 8, 2013

Downtown Menlo Park is aglow in lights for the holidays

White lights line Santa Cruz Avenue and there's an impressive new sparkling tree at Ravenswood and El Camino. And an long-standing tradition was restored last

by Linda Hubbard
on December 7, 2013

Visiting with Menlo Park Kiwanis Club president John Martin at the organization’s Christmas tree lot

Menlo Park attorney John Martin grew up in San Mateo, but every morning during middle and high school, he got off the train at the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 6, 2013

Peninsula School’s annual craft fair is Sunday, Dec. 8

Peninsula School's Craft Fair is a parent-sponsored event,  featuring  home-made food, wandering mistrels, a wide variety of goods from many unique vendors and a warm

by Contributed Content
on December 5, 2013