Activities & Programs

The Community Services Department offers programs that enhance and contribute to the social, educational, and personal well-being of every individual in our community. Come join us and be a part of the vibrant Palo Alto community! You are a key part of what makes this a great place to live!

Contact Us:

Phone: (650)463-4949

Email: enjoyonline@cityofpaloalto.org

Want to Offer a New Program?

If you would like to offer a new program through the City of Palo Alto, please review our existing offerings and let us know what makes your program unique. Also, please include a marketing plan with your proposal and send it to enjoyonline@cityofpaloalto.org. Your email will then be sent to the appropriate coordinator for your program area.

Art Center Classes, Workshops, & Events

The Palo Alto Art Center is a multi-purpose center open to the public for art activities for all ages, located at 1313 Newell Road in Palo Alto, California.

Aquatics

Palo Alto Swim & Sport webpage for Rinconada Pool.

Children's Theatre Classes & Productions

Performing arts education opportunities include onsite classes, camps, and production experiences, as well as theatrical Outreach Productions (grades 3-5) and Dance in Schools classes (grades K-2) in all twelve PAUSD Elementary School.

Enjoy!

Enjoy! is your activity guide to City of Palo Alto art, music, dance, theatre, sports, fitness, and special interest classes. View our current offerings today!

JMZ Classes & Programs

The Junior Museum & Zoo offers a full range of science experiences for children ages 3-11. These include “parent and me" preschool classes and elementary afterschool programs.

Pets in Need

Pets In Need operates the Palo Alto Animal Shelter located at 3281 East Bayshore Road.

Special Interest / BOOST! Classes

Join our community and boost your healthy lifestyle with BOOST! Palo Alto, a diverse array of adult fitness classes.

Special Interest programs are offered for all ages, from preschoolers to seniors.

Teen Services

The City of Palo Alto recognizes the importance of creating a positive, safe environment where teens can develop life skills and grow as individuals. The Community Services Department offers several programs and leadership groups geared specifically for the Palo Alto teen community with the goal of developing leaders and fostering growth.

Youth & Adult Sports

For Middle School Athletics, the program is run by the City's Community Services Department with the support of the Palo Alto Unified School District. Our mission is to provide a safe and positive after-school environment where students can take pride in representing their school in league play. Only 6th-8th grade students at JLS, Fletcher, or Greene.

Together Again - A Palo Alto Celebration of Community

Thanks for joining and celebrating our community’s resilience, strength—and finally being together again! The City and community partners hosted Together Again, a series of 20+ celebrations that took place September 10-18, 2021. Continue the celebration with many of the community events that Palo Alto is known for!