October Second Saturday: Butterflies, Marigolds, and Dia De Los Muertos

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden | Palo Alto, CA

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Spend a beautiful October morning at Gamble Garden celebrating the summer harvest.
About this Event

Spend a beautiful September morning at Gamble Garden, We'll be learning about monarchs and marigolds, and celebrating Dia De Los Muertos! Second Saturdays are FREE and open to all.


FREE ACTIVITIES

  • Guided Tours and Nature Hunts - Explore the historic home and garden on an informative tour around the property. Tours meet in front of the house, and our expert guides will point out seasonal highlights and thematic points of interest along with explaining the origins of the estate. Take a scavenger hunt with you and see what you can find along the way! Garden tours begin at 10:15, 10:45, and 11:30 am.
  • Learning Stations
  • Themed Storytime
  • Crafts Station
  • Visit Elizabeth’s House - Walk through Elizabeth’s house, built in 1902, and get a look into the early days of Palo Alto. Our docents will be on hand to answer questions and share stories of old.


REGISTRATION

Second Saturdays are FREE and open to all. Register online in advance, or at the door. Choose from 10:00am, 10:30am, or 11:00 am entry times. All Second Saturday guests, when you arrive, please check in at one of our two Welcome Tables in order to enjoy the Second Saturday tours and special activities.

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Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, United States

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