Summer 2026

4th of July community parade, picnic and circus back by popular demand

Bring your picnic basket and blanket, come dressed in red, white, and blue, and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July and California 175/America 250

by Contributed Content
on July 2, 2026

Family fun nights begin at Burgess Pool on July 3

Enjoy Family Fun Night at Burgess Pool in Menlo Park, a new monthly community event held on the first Friday of every month. Kick things

by Contributed Content
on July 2, 2026

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with PlayLOCAL! in July

In July, bike, walk or run to your local park for PlayLOCAL!, an hour of guided outdoor play and games. Attendees can also pack a

by Contributed Content
on July 1, 2026

Menlo Park summer concert series runs July 8 to August 12

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

by Contributed Content
on June 23, 2026

Register your block party for National Night Out 2026

National Night Out will be held in Menlo Park on Tuesday, August 4, typically from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. This national community-building campaign promotes police-community

by Contributed Content
on June 21, 2026

Juneteenth celebration in Menlo Park takes place on June 19

On Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, come to the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.), to celebrate Juneteenth. There will

by Contributed Content
on June 15, 2026

U-Pick at Webb Ranch opens on Saturday, June 13

The U-Pick season at Webb Ranch  runs during the summer months, typically for six to eight weeks, opening this year on Saturday, June 13, from

by Linda Hubbard
on June 10, 2026

Spotted: Fun at annual Nativity Carnival

The calendar may indicate that summer is a couple of weeks away, but locals know that it's unofficial launch is the annual carnival — now

by Linda Hubbard
on June 8, 2026

Nativity Carnival takes place June 5, 6 & 7 in Menlo Park

  Celebrating its 44th year, the Nativity Carnival in Menlo Park takes place from June 5 to June 7 at Nativity School (1250 Laurel St.).

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2026

Menlo Park Library Summer Reading Game takes place June 1 to August 31

The Summer Reading Game is open to all ages; anyone can play and win prizes. The Game runs from June 1 – August 31. Register

by Contributed Content
on June 1, 2026