Winter Festivities

Cozy reads, twinkling lights, hot chocolate and photos with the big guy. 'Tis the season to join the City of Menlo Park for these festive, family-friendly events and activities.

• Cocoa at the Campus, Dec. 1
• Shop Local! Light Up the Season, Dec. 5
• Photos with Santa, Dec. 13
• "Winter Reads" community reading game

Cocoa at the Campus

Join us for this free, family-friendly event with a youth dance performance, hot cocoa, mini-churros (quantities of hot cocoa and churros are limited), and a small tree lighting at the Belle Haven Community Campus. Click here for more information. 

Shop Local! Light Up the Season

Ring in the holiday shopping season with a festive "winter wonderland" themed event in downtown Menlo Park! Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment, youth performances, hot cocoa (quantities limited) and the tree lighting. Shop and dine at local Menlo Park small businesses while you are downtown. All ages are welcome at Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive. Click here for more information. 

Photos with Santa

Bring your camera and join us for holiday cheer with a delicious breakfast, seasonal crafts and photos with the North Pole's most famous inhabitant. Advance reservations are required and tickets are $5 per person at the Belle Haven Community Campus. Click here for tickets and more information.

"Winter Reads" community reading game

End this year strong, keep reading through the winter season, and kick-start the New Year as you read your way through the coziest time of the year. City of Menlo Park's "Winter Reads" program is open to all ages. Click here for more information.

Season's Greetings from the City of Menlo Park.