Summer 2023

Spotted: Summer cocktail at Menlo Tavern

Nothing says summer like tropical flavors. Coconut, pineapple, macadamia are huge tropical flavors — and so happen to be parts of a Piña Colada. However,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 11, 2023

Luv Bomb performs at Fremont Park on July 12

Luv Bomb is a 9-piece R&B/soul cover band, playing all those classic hits from the '60s and '70s that make you get up and shake

by Contributed Content
on July 8, 2023

Effie Zilch joined by Miko Marks performs at Filoli on July 9

San Francisco-based rock and roll band Effie Zilch (pictured) performs with special guest and country music singer-songwriter Miko Marks at Filoli on Sunday, July 9,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 8, 2023

Summer concerts return to Menlo Park starting on July 12

Get ready for another summer of music and fun at Fremont Park and Karl E. Clark Park with the City of Menlo Park Summer Concert

by Linda Hubbard
on July 7, 2023

4th of July parade returns to Menlo Park

It's been three years since that last 4th of July parade and festivities were held in Menlo Park, but today marked their return. Kids and

by Linda Hubbard
on July 4, 2023

Spotted: Kids riding in the Great Ladera Decorated Bike Parade

The Ladera neighorhood in Portola Valley has a day full of 4th of July activities, which included the Great Ladera Decorated Bike Parade. Crier editor Linda

by Linda Hubbard
on July 4, 2023

4th of July parade and celebration in downtown Menlo Park

Come dressed in red, white and blue! Decorate your bike or wagon and participate in this fun-filled people parade down Santa Cruz Avenue. Parade participants

by Contributed Content
on June 27, 2023

Checking out the small plate tastes at The BARn at Flea Street

A couple of weeks ago Flea Street owner Jesse Cool announced the return of The BARn, this summer offered at tables in the outdoor area

by Linda Hubbard
on June 22, 2023

Kid-approved summer reads: Children share their favorite books

With schools closed for the summer, young readers turn to local libraries, bookstores, and summer reading programs. “I like to read because when I open

by Caroline Pecore
on June 21, 2023

Special summer offerings at Menlo Park restaurants

The BARn — a place to snack and drink — is back at Flea Street Emails Flea Street owner Jesse Cool: "The cute, but very messy, kind-of-itchy

by Linda Hubbard
on June 15, 2023