3 listings in Palo Alto, CA: free days out with kids: museums, workshops, storytimes and more.
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Daily during daylight hours
Gamble GardenPalo Alto
A Palo Alto garden known for its camellias, with a watershed garden and a self-guided tree walk. Admission is free; the garden is open daily during daylight hours. Parts may be closed for events, so check the booked-area calendar. Restrooms are open when staff are on site (always weekdays 9am–5pm).
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Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm
Palo Alto Art Center
The city's art center shows contemporary work by emerging and established artists, with free admission. Gallery hours: weekdays 9am–6pm, Saturdays 10am–5pm, Sundays 1–5pm.
Verified Oct 28 · paloalto.gov
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Daily, 8am to sunset
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
The 1,940-acre Baylands Nature Preserve has 15 miles of trails through tidal and freshwater marsh and is one of the best bird-watching spots on the West Coast. Open daily from 8am to sunset, with no entry fee. The Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center is at the same address.
Verified Oct 28 · paloalto.gov
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