March 10, 2025 www.cityofpaloalto.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Community Services
Recreation
1 EVENTS WORKPLAN
• Includes events organized by CSD
Recreation Events Coordinator
• Balanced by events organized by:
• specific program areas such as Arts,
Sciences, Youth and Teens
• Other City departments such as Library,
Public Works, Transportation, Utilities
• Partner organizations
• Future opportunities through
Community Events grants program
2 NEW EVENTS IN 2025
• Heart and Harmony Dance
Friday, February 14
• Around the World in One Day
Saturday, March 29
• Cornhole Tournament
Friday, August 22
• Pancakes in the Park
Saturday, September 20
• Pet Costume Parade
Saturday, October 11
2 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January
• Support Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service event
February
• Heart and Harmony Dance
• Palo Alto Puzzle Hunt
March
• Around the World in One Day Cultural Festival
April
• No events
May
• May Fete Parade and Fair
June
• Movie Nights in the Park (June – August)
2 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July
• Fourth of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival
• Support Third Thursday - Summer Fun & Games
August
• Cornhole tournament
September
• Pancakes in the Park Community Breakfast
October
• Support Moonlight Run
• Pet Costume Parade
• Jack-o-Jaunt
November
• Support Veterans Day Event
• Support Friendsgiving
December
• Tree Lighting
3 RESOURCES
• Budget
• $65,000 budgeted in special events for supplies and
materials
• Staff overtime absorbed in other cost centers
• Staffing
• 1 full time Recreation Coordinator
• Multiple staff needed at events
• Youth volunteers
4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the
calendar of events planned for 2025 by the Community
Services Department’s Recreation Division and provide
feedback.
KRISTEN O’KANE
Community Services Director
Kristen.o’[email protected]
650-463-4908