This weekend in Palo Alto, CA

The Ohlone College Flea & Community Market brings together local shoppers and car enthusiasts for a lively day of finds and conversation. Dozens of small businesses and garage sellers offer everything from handmade goods and unique jewelry to antiques, collectibles, toys, games, clothing, skincare, furniture, tools, and even rare plants. Families can enjoy a free kids zone with a bouncy house, crafts, and lawn games, while live music from the Mission Gold Nugget Jazz Band adds a festive soundtrack in Lot E. Over in Lot G, the Cars & Coffee meet with Ohayo Roadsters invites enthusiasts to talk cars over a cup of coffee, with vehicles ranging from classics to exotics. Shopping is centered in Lots D and E, the car meet gathers in Lot G, and free parking is available in Lot C during the event.

Stop by for The Compliment Dept.: Office Hours, a playful public art moment where you can request a complimentary, personalized compliment. Through conversation, attentive listening, and humor, the experience turns an ordinary interaction into something thoughtful and fun, with a response tailored just for you. Live music will be played by Charline Pelloux-Gervais. This event is free, open to all ages, and RSVPs are helpful but not required.

Explore infant, toddler, preschool, and afterschool offerings at an in-person open house that highlights high quality early learning and care for working families in a safe, warm setting with experienced and caring educators. Attendees can tour classrooms, meet the team, and learn how whole-child development is supported each day. Activities include a professional magic puppet show, giant bubble play, face painting, and an orientation. Open house discounts are available.

Second Saturday at Gamble Garden offers a morning of discovery in the historic home and garden with opportunities to learn about nature. Adults, children, and families can take part in guided tours, scavenger hunts, learning stations, hands-on crafts, storytime, and other special activities. Each month highlights a unique theme, and the event is free and open to everyone.

Join this experiential workshop focused on quieting the mind in today’s busy, overstimulating world. You’ll start with an extended yoga postures practice designed to gently bring the body and mind into alignment, then move into lecture, discussion, and reflective activities. Through guided yoga, breath and awareness practices, and practical techniques, you’ll explore how overstimulation affects the nervous system and what silence, stillness, and small daily shifts can do for balance, peace, and inner strength. Contributing Ananda members can attend free of charge.

The Throne Card Show is a card and collectible event in San Jose with 140+ vendor tables. You can browse, buy, sell, and trade sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, and other collectibles, plus there are giveaways throughout the weekend. It’s family-friendly, and kids under 12 are free with a paying adult.

The event takes place at HUSD Performing Arts Center.

Get ready for the new school year with EPACENTER’s Back to School Carnival. This family-friendly event runs on Saturday, August 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM and features games, hands-on activities, live entertainment, and more. Students can also pick up free school supplies while they last, so it’s a great chance to celebrate with your community and come prepared for school.

Meet adoptable rescue dogs at Petco and find a new best friend. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can be scheduled in advance to reserve a specific dog for an in-person meet. Each dog comes with health records and has received vaccines, dewormer, flea and tick prevention, a microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Adoption fees vary by dog and start at $250, and they are treated as a partially tax deductible donation that supports care for over 500 dogs. Call or text 888.508.8943.

Led by Phuong Pham at Mitchell Park Library, this mindfulness meditation session includes 45 minutes of seated and/or walking practice followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and a question-and-answer period. It welcomes all experience levels, and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion, and chairs will be available for those who prefer them.

The Mini Aces intermediate class for ages 6 to 8 is for young players who already have some experience and want to build on it in a supportive setting. Sessions feature energetic drills, rally-centered practice, and game-like play to strengthen consistency, footwork, coordination, and overall awareness on the court. The approach emphasizes steady improvement and confidence while keeping every moment engaging and fun. Families who opt for a Euro School of Tennis membership receive benefits such as priority enrollment, discounted rates, flexible hold options, and convenient automatic billing.

In Palo Alto, Tea & Tango is a recurring evening that brings together dancing, music, and a friendly community. It is designed with newcomers in mind, with no partner required and no expectation to dance right away. Attendees can observe the floor, enjoy live performances on some evenings, ask about beginner classes, share tea and light snacks, and ease into the scene at a comfortable pace. Offerings can include a focused workshop, an evening milonga for social dancing and practice, and a brief musicality segment open to all levels. Tea service features fresh pu-erh in traditional earthenware alongside simple bites. The space offers two rooms for dancing inside a welcoming historic house, a quietly present piano, a curated tango library drawn from the Paz and Hart collection, and artwork that enlivens the environment. Music and instruction span classic Golden Age sounds through contemporary expressions, creating space for first-time dancers to gain clarity and for experienced participants to refine and explore.

Concerts on the Plaza, a free, family-friendly music series in Niles, continues with a rockabilly set from Jinx Jones and the Kingtones, a local favorite known for lively performances. The historic Niles Town Plaza provides the backdrop for live music in central Niles. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and make it a family outing.

Enjoy a free outdoor swing dance lesson at Niles Town Plaza, the finale of the summer dance series. An instructor-led session welcomes all levels, with no partner or prior experience required, set beneath the evening sky. Catch the outdoor summer concert first, then stay to dance and connect with the community. Beyond the lesson, take time to explore Niles, visit local shops, and pick up food from nearby restaurants. The event is free and accessible, with plenty of nearby parking, and offers a cheerful close to summer filled with music, movement, and laughter.

Enjoy a jazz concert at San Jose Jazz featuring Zach Adleman, starting at 7:00 PM. The lineup lists the performance by Zach Adleman.

At the UPA Fireside Room, experience a blend of bench-based yoga that encourages energy flow paired with a guided consciousness meditation. The session is designed to help participants feel balanced and connected while building momentum for a consistent meditation practice. Instruction is led by author and teacher Eric Armstrong. Open to everyone and suitable for all experience levels.

Join the Bay Area Quiz Club for fun trivia and friendly competition. The quiz is hosted in a welcoming, inclusive environment, and it’s free and open to everyone. Suitable for adults, seniors, and teens ages 14 to 18. For this session, it will be held in the Midtown Room at Mitchell Park Library.

The Craft Club is a friendly, beginner-friendly afternoon of social crafting where you can pick from a variety of craft stations, meet other makers, and snack on light refreshments. Your ticket includes materials for one craft station, and you’ll leave with something handmade. You can also add extra craft stations for an additional fee, and tickets are nonrefundable. Space is limited, so it’s best to reserve your spot in advance.

Keep the dance floor clear and moving. California Jay and the Coupe DeVille Band bring a funk-fueled celebration to The World Famous Turf Club, joined by a rotating lineup of special guests selected by Jay. As part of The Golden Gate Blues Society’s 2nd Sunday Dance and Concert, the set cranks up the groove for a lively, high-energy outing. Tacos and refreshing drinks are available to keep the momentum going.

Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian music with George Kahumoku, Jr. and Daniel Ho. The show features performances by these artists at San Jose Jazz.

Catch Grupo Frontera live at SAP Center at San Jose. This is a night of tejano, latin, banda, and música mexicana music, with the show starting at 8:00 PM local time.