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Rancho Day at Los Altos History Museum

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Admission price for “Rancho Day” is $10 per person. Free for children 12 and under, and Museum members. To learn more or register for the workshop, visit losaltoshistory.org/RanchoDay2024
Los Altos History Museum | 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA
Peninsula

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Step back in time at Los Altos History Museum’s “ Rancho Day ” on Saturday, November 2 from 10am -3pm. Discover how early 19th-century ranchos operated with family-friendly activities, games, crafts, and live demonstrations, including rope tricks by charro Christian Navarrete. Explore the history of this period with educational displays, and enjoy traditional Mexican food for purchase.

Author Robin Chapman will sign her books, including “The Valley of Heart’s Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay,” from 10am – 1pm. For a hands-on experience, join the Mexican Tin Art workshop from 11:30am – 12:30pm, led by Rachel Palacios. The workshop is open to 2nd grade and up, with a $20 materials fee.

Admission price for “Rancho Day” is $10 per person. Free for children 12 and under, and Museum members. To learn more or register for the workshop, visit losaltoshistory.org/RanchoDay2024 .

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: $10*
*Admission price for “Rancho Day” is $10 per person. Free for children 12 and under, and Museum members. To learn more or register for the workshop, visit losaltoshistory.org/RanchoDay2024
Categories: In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 51 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA

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