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Magical Bridge Palo Alto

Mitchell Park  •  Opened 2015

3700 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303

Free and open to the public

Managed by the City of Palo Alto

Upcoming Events

  • The Confidence Kitchen: Cooking with Pasta
    The Confidence Kitchen: Cooking with Pasta
    Tue, Oct 13
    Palo Alto Mitchell Park Community Center
    Oct 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Students will build cooking skills, confidence, and independence while preparing mac & cheese! Register with the city at the link below.
  • Pet Palooza Parade
    Pet Palooza Parade
    Sat, Oct 17
    Palo Alto California Ave
    Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Palo Alto California Ave, 433 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
    Join us for Palo Alto's second annual pet parade, featuring a costume contest celebrating pets and community! Dress your pet in their fanciest, silliest, and most creative costume for prizes. All well-behaved pets and stuffed animals are welcome!
  • Halloween Costume Party
    Halloween Costume Party
    Sun, Oct 25
    Palo Alto Magical Bridge Playground
    Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Palo Alto Magical Bridge Playground, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
    Join us in Palo Alto in your favorite Halloween costume for our inclusive Halloween Costume Party! Enjoy trick-or-treat bag-making, music from Tank! Jazz Band, sensory-friendly science with Bright Sparks Play Lab, and a costume dance party! All ages and abilities are welcome!
  • Jack-O-Jaunt
    Jack-O-Jaunt
    Fri, Oct 30
    Palo Alto Lytton Plaza
    Oct 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Palo Alto Lytton Plaza, 200 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Join us as we stroll through Palo Alto's annual jack-o-lantern display at Lytton Plaza! Be sure to cast your votes to help choose which jack-o-lantern is the scariest, cutest, and most creative. To register for the carving workshop, click the link in description.
  • Paint & Sip Night
    Paint & Sip Night
    Tue, Nov 17
    Palo Alto Art Center
    Nov 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Join us for a welcoming and inclusive Paint & Sip Night designed for all ages and abilities. Enjoy painting, socializing, and light refreshments in a relaxed, creative space—everyone is welcome!
  • The Confidence Kitchen: Easy Soups
    The Confidence Kitchen: Easy Soups
    Thu, Nov 19
    Palo Alto Mitchell Park Community Center
    Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Students will build cooking skills, confidence, and independence while preparing a warm and comforting vegetable soup! Register with the city by clicking the link below.
  • Friendsgiving in Palo Alto
    Friendsgiving in Palo Alto
    Sat, Nov 21
    Lucie Stern Community Center
    Nov 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Come as neighbors, leave as friends. Join us for our third annual Friendsgiving at Lucie Stern — a celebration of food, conversation, and community.
  • Holiday Tree Lighting
    Holiday Tree Lighting
    Fri, Dec 04
    Palo Alto Lytton Plaza
    Dec 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Palo Alto Lytton Plaza, 200 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Join us as we make the holiday season merry and bright with the lighting of the holiday tree in Lytton Plaza. Bring your family and friends for a festive evening of entertainment and holiday cheer! All ages and abilities are welcome!
  • Magical Santa Dance Party with SF Autism Society
    Magical Santa Dance Party with SF Autism Society
    Sat, Dec 05
    Palo Alto Lucie Stern Community Center
    Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Palo Alto Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Join us for a joyful, sensory-friendly holiday celebration designed for all ages and abilities. Dance the evening away with our inclusive DJ, play games with fun prizes, meet Santa, and chat with new friends over pizza, drinks, and snacks.
  • Holiday Craft Cafe
    Holiday Craft Cafe
    Tue, Dec 08
    Palo Alto Art Center
    Dec 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
    Join us for a welcoming and inclusive Holiday Craft Cafe designed for all ages and abilities. Enjoy crafts, a relaxed creative space, and a hot chocolate bar. Everyone is welcome—bring your family and friends!

Mitchell Park — near the tennis courts

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Magical Series events
on and off the playground

In partnership with the City of Palo Alto, Magical Series welcomes people of all ages and abilities to events, concerts, classes, and activities on the playground in Mitchell Park and across Palo Alto. 

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Performer? Service organization? Get in touch!

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Hours and Operations

Free and open every day

Dawn to dusk

No reservations available inside Magical Bridge. Tables are first-come, first-serve

For maintenance and information

650-496-6962 

Palo Alto Website

Become a Kindness Ambassador in Palo Alto

Join a wonderful group of teens and adults of all abilities. ​It’s a great way to build leadership skills, meet new friends, and serve your community. ​You'll host Magical Series community events on and off the playground throughout the year. Get in touch to learn more.

Reanne Lacosta

Palo Alto Programs Coordinator

reanne@magicalbridge.org

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Our project partners

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Swenson

Construction

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Verde Design

Landscape Architecture

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Research and Design
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Peter Jensen

Landscape Design

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Barbara Butler

Wood Artist-Builder

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