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Bay Area Chocolate Chip Cookie Festival (Palo Alto)

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Museum of American Heritage | 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Peninsula

Event Details

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Bring the whole family to a free end-of-summer bash and a celebration of America’s most iconic dessert!

  • Cookies & milk

  • LEGO® building & historic games

  • Face painting

  • Live music in a garden

  • Antique tech museum

RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR5VY-uhRTRZIQ-D2P-B-6FSBZwJE2I-9UmRKYOnJa4bu11w/viewform?usp=header

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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