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Menlo Park celebrates the art of puppetry

Published on September 09, 2026

Celebrating the art of puppetry with workshops, performances, and engaging events for all ages.

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Menlo Park hosts 11th Annual Storytelling Festival

Published on September 09, 2026

Join us for the 11th Annual Menlo Park Storytelling Festival, featuring nine free events between Sept. 27 and Nov. 21. Visit each event page for program details and age recommendations.

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Heat advisory in effect Sept. 9 through Sept. 10

Published on September 08, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory impacting Menlo Park and the Bay Area from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Expect high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s across the interior and mid-70s to low-90s along the coastline. Menlo Park has air-conditioned facilities where you can escape the heat.

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September is National Preparedness Month: make a plan

Published on September 08, 2026

Emergencies can separate families and disrupt familiar routines. During National Preparedness Month, create a household emergency plan so everyone knows how to communicate, where to meet and what to do if you cannot return home.

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Planning Commission study session on revised Parkline project Sept. 14

Published on September 08, 2026

At the Sept. 14 meeting at 7 p.m., the Planning Commission will hold a study session for revisions to the previously approved Parkline masterplan development project located at 201, 301 and 333 Ravenswood Ave. and 555 and 565 Middlefield Road.

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Tip of the month: walking and biking buses

Published on September 08, 2026

Walking and biking buses are an organized group of parents, caregivers, and students that walk or bike to school along a fixed route, surprised by adult volunteers. Similar to a transit, walking and biking buses include “stops” and times to pick up kids from to join the bus. Walking and biking buses are a great way to encourage active transportation and participation in your school community.

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School highlight: Hillview Practice Ride

Published on September 08, 2026

Every year, Menlo Park Parent Champions organize a practice bike ride to Hillview Middle School for incoming middle schoolers. This community organized event provides caregivers and students with an opportunity to practice riding their everyday route. Over 60 students and parents participated this year in the Hillview Practice Ride!

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School highlight: traffic garden installation

Published on September 08, 2026

On Sept. 2, the Menlo Park Safe Routes to School Program partnered with Las Lomitas Elementary School volunteers to identify and implement a traffic garden featuring bike lanes, intersections and more, through San Mateo County of Education School Travel Fellowship Program.

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Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 18

Published on September 08, 2026

Wednesday, Nov. 18, Menlo Park schools will join statewide celebrations of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, honoring the six-year-old who broke barriers in 1960. The event encourages families to walk, bike or roll to school while reflecting on civil rights, equity and inclusion.

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Participate in the Menlo Park Safe Routes to School Task Force meeting

Published on September 08, 2026

The first quarterly Menlo Park Safe Routes to School Task Force meeting of the year will be held virtually Thursday, Sept. 10, from 9–10:30 a.m. These meetings are a space for City staff, Police Departments, schools and parents to discuss Safe Routes to School priorities, events and partnerships.

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