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Palo Alto Children's Theatre

Palo Alto Children's Theatre

LearnPalo Alto, Peninsula4.6/5

About This Place

This long-running, beloved community theater serves 57,000+ annually with productions and arts education for ages 3 through high school. Classes in music, dance, and theater plus outreach programs in all Palo Alto elementary schools.

Info

Age Range

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

After school classes and weekend performances

Parking

Free parking at 1305 Middlefield Rd.

Tips

A Palo Alto institution for 90 years. Productions feature local youth performers. Very affordable city-run program.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed

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theaterperforming-artscommunityaffordableproductions
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Location

1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301(650) 463-4930Get Directions

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