60th Celebration!

Vote for your favorite! Voting going on now at the main library!

Age Divisions:

• Kindergarden through 6th grade
• Grades 7th - 12th
• Adults (18 years and up)

All entries will be on display at the main Los Altos Library during the whole month of March. Vote at the library!

Winning photos will be announced on Tuesday, May 1, 5:30 pm at the Los Altos Library Commission meeting and posted on the library website. 

Prizes in each catagory:                                            
       1st place: Holga camera + kit
       2nd place: Holga camera

For more information, call 650.948.7683 or email Los_Altos_Manager@sccl.org

This year's annual Margaret Thompson Historical Essay Contest for third- through sixth-graders, inspires students to envision Los Altos' next 60 years!

     • What will it look like?

     • What will you do there?

     • Describe what it would be like to visit this place.

     • Paint a picture with words.

     • Be creative and use your imagination.

     • Draw a picture, if you wish, to accompany your essay.

Essays should be 300 words or less and turned in to the student’s teacher by March 9, 2012. The Historical Commission will select three winners per grade level and award cash prizes: $50 for first place, $30 for second and $20 for third.

For more information, click here, or call Historical Commissioner Denise Welsh at 650. 947.4769.

Saturday, April 7
10:00 am sharp!
Hillview Field
97 Hillview Avenue
Ages walking to 10 years welcome!
FREE!

Held rain or shine!
After the hunt, stay for storytime, arts & crafts and visit with Mr Bun E Rabbit!

650.947.2790
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation

Saturday, April 7
10:45 am
Hillview Field
97 Hillview Avenue
Ages 11 - 17 years
FREE!

Advance registration required!
For more details, click here!

650.947.2790
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation

Saturday, May 19
10:00 am
Main Street at First Street
FREE!

A beloved community tradition since 1948, the Los Altos Kiwanis Pet Parade is a celebration that attracts thousands of people every year, along with their pets, wagons, bicycles, parents and neighbors.  Hundreds of kids and their dogs, cats, horses, chickens – and even worms – participate, as well as youth groups, marching bands and dignitaries in vintage cars.

650.988.9900
info@losaltoskiwanis.org
Los Altos Kiwanis Club

Saturday & Sunday
May 19 & 20
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Lincoln Park
199 University Avenue
FREE!

Free shuttle from Los Altos High School, 201 Almond Avenue

Fine art, ceramics, sculptures, textiles, food, entertainment & fun!
Proceeds support community service agencies both local & international.

Los Altos Rotary Art Show

May through October
51 South San Antonio Road (in the Civic Center grounds)
Museum open Tuesdays - Sundays
Noon - 4:00 pm
FREE!

Discover people that lived and worked in Los Altos and helped build our wonderful community over the decades through this five month changing exhibit.



650.948.9427
Los Altos History Museum

Thursdays
June-August
6:30 pm
various parks throughout
Los Altos
FREE!

Bring a blanket, picnic basket and enjoy infectious music with family and neighbors.

650.947.2700
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation

July 14 & 15
Main Street and State Street
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
FREE!

Arts, crafts, local wine and food, entertainment and fun!

Free bike valet on site
Free parking huttle from Los Altos High School, 401 Almond Avenue

Ranking among the top 75 in the nation, the festival features over400 artists, three music stages, street performers, KIDZONE, gourmet foods from around the world and Santa Cruz Mountain premium wines.


650.949.5282
nancy@downtownlosaltos.org
Los Altos Village Association

_ Saturday, September 29
Join the Los Altos History Museum & Green Town Los Altos for a bike ride tour of local historical homes.
More details to come, check back soon!

Saturday & Sunday
October 6 & 7
Parking Plaza North
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE!


Celebrate fall with 160 arts and crafts booths, specialties from local restaurants, a classic car show, musical entertainment and local wineries and micro breweries. Children's Alley features  annual scarecrow contest, choo choo train and special entertainment and activities


650.948.1455
Los Altos Chamber of Commerce

Thursday & Friday, October 18 & 19
Open to grades 4-12!
Downtown Los Altos
FREE!


Downtown merchants donate their windows and students compete for the top prize in each grade level.  Entry forms are available in September in the Recreation Office.

650.947.2700
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation

Sunday, November 27
Downtown Los Altos
6:00 pm
FREE!

The Los Altos holiday season officially begins with this community favorite! Colorful floats and costumed storybook characters illuminated with thousands of tiny lights, join marching bands to welcome the arrival of Santa Claus with his sleigh and reindeer.

losaltosfestivaloflights@gmail.com
Los Altos Festival of Lights

Saturday, December 1
Hillview Field
97 Hillview Avenue
Save the date!

A glittering dinner & entertainment are in store for all.

More details to come!

Monday - Friday, December 3-7
Hillview Community Center
97 HIllview Avenue
FREE!
Categories for all ages!

Gingerbread versions of foreign capitals, major league ballparks, sustainable homes, even haunted houses have appeared! 

650.947.2700
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation

See event photos here!
Sunday, January 1
9:00 am
Community Plaza
Main Street at State Street

FREE!
Run, walk & roll 5k race held every New Year's Day rain or shine!

• No registration required!
• Dogs must be on leash
• No bikes please!

650.947.2790
info@losaltosrecreation.org
Los Altos Recreation