Outdoor Activities in Thornton, CA

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Thornton, CA. Get outside and explore.

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Adult Crochet Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Melrose Branch Branch Library · 4805 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA · Ages 18+

Join the Melrose Adult Crochet Club for all levels, beginners to advanced. Learn how to crochet basic and advanced stitches, and get assistance when you need it. Share your work with others and get new project ideas. Teach others to crochet!

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Garden Buds – September

In 1 week · Sep 9 – Oct 1 · The Ruth Bancroft Garden · 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, Walnut Creek, CA

SEPTEMBER THEME: Let’s Grow! September 9, 16, 23, 30 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Garden Buds is a program where kids will meet the same friends each week, practice social skills in an outdoor setting, and develop an interest in nature with hands-on...

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Vintage Media Lab

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

Preserve your old photographs, home movies, records and cassettes! How to Access Check the Vintage Media Lab page. If appointments are still available for the month, click the Book@Rinconada button near the top of the page. Otherwise, check back on the first Monday of the month for another chance...

Creative Writing

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Malibu Senior Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=16421

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Childrens Storytimes: Toddlers (ages 12-36 months)

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA · Ages 12–36

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2894

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Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome)

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2923

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The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine

In 1 week · Sep 9 – Sep 24 · JCCSF · 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA, 94118, San Francisco, CA

Step into Samantha Grant’s art installation, where a vintage phone booth prompts honest conversation with the Divine, yourself, and others.

Sound of Water

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Descanso Gardens · 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Water has long shaped life in Japan. As an island nation surrounded by the sea and nourished by abundant rainfall, Japan depends on water for its fertile landscapes and rich food sources. In contemporary Japanese art, water continues to be a powerful theme. Sound of Water: Feminine Expressions of...

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Sewing Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Belmont Library — Makerspace · San Mateo, CA

Join us weekly on Wednesdays for the library’s open sewing time! Bring your own fabric, explore our scrap bin and work on your project while getting to know other sewists in the community. There will be no formal instruction, but assistance may be provided for the machines if necessary....

Matt Passmore: Tied / Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

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Baby Lap-Sit Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Santa Teresa Branch Library · 290 International Circle, San Jose, CA · Ages Up to 5

This program is geared for pre-walking children and their parents or caregivers. Baby Lap-Sit Storytime invites newborns, infants, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. The...

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"Gentle Giants" by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Step into a world where towering figures feel less like strangers and more like quiet companions. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a...

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San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library · 610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA

Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.

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Brown Bag Book Club: Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto, CA

The Brown Bag Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday and reads a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. To receive the Zoom link by email, please register for the event. You will receive the Zoom link the day before or the day of the event. Our 2026 selections: Jan 13 - The Very Long, Very...

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Crafternoons at West Roxbury

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · West Roxbury Branch Library · 1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, CA

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive.

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Design Spot @ Arcade - Drop In

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · ARCADE · 506 S SPRING ST, LOS ANGELES, CA · Ages 18+

Drop in to use our 3D printers, sewing machine, serger, embroidery machines, Cricut, button makers, and laminator. Use of all the equipment is free. You will need a library card in order to use the 3D printers. Kids who want to 3D print must be accompanied by an adult.

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Quilting with Friends

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Library · 13390 West Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Santa Cruz, CA

All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies to work on individual projects, share knowledge and create community. Registration is not required.

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Mother Daughter Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 9, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · 10433 Reserve Drive, San Diego, CA

Mother Daughter Book Club: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Mother Daughter Book Club is a book club for girls in grades 8-12+ and their mothers. Founded in 2016, it is hosted by local author Marcie Wessels and her daughter Claire. All members of MDBC read the monthly book club selection prior to the...

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Gem Painting at the Library!

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 8, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Pacifica Sanchez Library · San Mateo, CA

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same...