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| VERY SPECIAL EVENTS |
Los Altos Kiwanis Club Pet Parade
Since 1947, on the Saturday following Mother's Day, the Los Altos Kiwanis Club Pet Parade begins on Main Street, promptly at 10 a.m. From simple beginnings, it has evolved into the city's most renowned civic event - a spring celebration that attracts thousands of kids, along with their pets, wagons, bicycles, parents and neighbors. It includes youth groups, marching bands, fire engines, and antique police cars. There is no fee to participate. Information: 988-9900 or online at www.losaltoskiwanis.org
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Los Altos Rotary Club Fine Art Show
Since 1976, on the Saturday after Mother's Day, and continuing through Sunday, the Los Altos Rotary Club presents its annual fundraising event "Fine Art in the Park." Open each day from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and located in Lincoln Park just across Foothill Expressway from Main Street, it is considered one of the most prestigious art shows in California. This outdoor gallery features the fine art and quality craftwork of 200 juried artists from across the United States. The festivities include live musical entertainment plus a variety of food and beverage booths. Proceeds from the art show benefit local and international charitable projects. Information: 949-5908, press 2# or online at www.rotaryartshow.com
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Downtown Los Altos
Arts & Wine Festival
 The quaint village atmosphere of Downtown Los Altos transforms into a bustling center of activity the second weekend in July with the coming of the annual Arts & Wine Festival on Main and State Streets. From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days, the festival is sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association. Features include the original work of over 400 artists, three stages of music, street performers, a KIDZONE with TV entertainers and storybook characters, gourmet foods from around the world, and an array of Santa Cruz Mountain premium wines.
Over the years, this popular Festival has earned the reputation of being ranked among the top 75 in the nation. The event, which attracts over 100,000 visitors yearly, supports local arts and entertainment, Downtown Village revitalization, encourages economic prosperity and promotes a community atmosphere unique to the Downtown District. Easily reached from Highways 280, 101 or 85. Free admission. Free parking with shuttle from Los Altos High School. Information: 949-5282 or
online at www.losaltos—downtown.org
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 Los
Altos Fall Festival
Celebrate the Fall and our unique community when the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fall Festival during the first weekend in October. The festival, held in the South Parking Plazas in downtown Los Altos, features approximately 160 arts and crafts booths, specialties from local restaurants, a classic car show, premium wine tasting tent, musical entertainment and local wineries and micro breweries.
A favorite for young and old alike is the popular Children's Alley with its annual scarecrow contest, a choo choo train and a variety of entertainment and activities. Information: 948-1455 or online at www.losaltoschamber.org
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 Los
Altos Festival
of Lights Parade
The holiday season in Los Altos officially begins on the Sunday following Thanksgiving with the annual Festival of Lights Parade. Generations of Los Altans line Main and State Streets to watch the fantasy unfold. Colorful floats and costumed storybook characters, illuminated with thousands of tiny lights, join marching bands and clowns to welcome the arrival of Santa Claus' sleigh and reindeer.
Originating in 1978, the Festival
of Lights Parade Association is made up of merchant and community volunteers. Annual fundraising events, such as the '50s street dance "Rock Back the Clock" at Rancho Shopping Center and the "Antique and Collectibles Fair", both held in September, help to cover the cost of staging this exciting parade. |
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