October 2022

Great America Tricks and Treats (Weekends)
Enjoy a fun and family-friendly evening at Great America!

https://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/tricks-and-treats

Storytimes with Librarian Sharon (Saturday, Oct  15th)
The beloved MV Librarian Sharon has a whole series of storytimes at Los Altos Methodist Church on Saturday mornings.  You don’t want to miss these!  On Saturday, Oct 15th at 9:30 am Librarian Shanon will do a story time for kids 0-5 years on the topic of “Owls” at the Los Altos Untied Methodist Church.  More info here.

Bilingual Halloween Storytime (Monday, Oct 31st)
Enjoy some Spanish and English spooky stories at the library
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9634793

MV Monster Bash (Saturday Oct 29th)
Every year the city of Mountain View puts on a stellar kids Halloween celebration with games, performances, crafts and more! This year it will be held in Rengstorff Park between 10 am and 2 pm.

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/halloween.asp

Halloween Trick or Treat at the Library (Mon, Oct 31st)
From 10 am until 9 am, MV library will have treats and prizes for the kiddos (costumes optional 🙂
https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9771326

Halloween at Gilroy Gardens (Weekends)
Rides and family fun, all with a fall flare!
https://www.gilroygardens.org/halloween

Renaissance Faire (Weekends)
Step back in time with josting, feasting, and general merryment. Kids under 12 are free!
https://norcalrenfaire.com/

Fall Outdoor Storytimes (Tuesdays)
Enjoy a fun story and music time with your preschooler outside in pioneer park each Tuesday at 10:30 am.

https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9516271

Hispanic Heritage Chalk Art (Friday, Oct 14th)

Drop by with older kids to create a community mural using chalk in Pioneer Park. https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/9691263

Filoli Harvest Festival (Weekends + Columbus Day)
Every weekend now until the end of October, enjoy live music and harvest fun at Filoli!

Lemos Farms Pumpkin Patch Tickets
A family tradition is Lemos Farm’s pumpkin patch. Trains, bounce houses, hay rides and more — buy a ticket soon 🙂

Fleet Week (Oct 3-11)
Head to the City to enjoy some air acrobatics and amazing military ships! Fleet week is almost here!

Blinky Christmas Light Drive Thru Tickets (Now)
Grab the family and some Christmas cookies this December and enjoy an amazing light ride! Now is the time to get your tickets!

October Parenting Book Club

October: Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine by Michele Borba

November: This month, let’s discuss a collection on books on autism and neurodiversity! Here are a few to get the ball rolling (plus any others you want to talk about!)

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s

Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets for Helping Kids on the Spectrum

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive

Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity

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