Events

Several events per week! Want to come along?

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On Mondays there is one of two events offered, depending on the week. On one week, we speed walk or jog John W Christian Geenbelt with Amy, and on alternating weeks, Amy leads us at varying hikes all over the Bay Area. See each event's description to determine the best modo of baby transport. Need some tips? Check out Suiting Up.

On Wednesdays we hike for about 1.5 hours (more or less, depending on group needs and trail length). See the descriptions of each event to see what type of baby transport is recommended, but most of these hikes tend to be more rural and less paved. Need some tips? Check out Suiting Up.

On Thursdays there are two separate events! In the morning Jennifer leads us through some environmental education while enjoying Los Gatos Creek Trail. In the afternoons, Debbie leads a hike for about 1.5 hours (more or less, depending on group needs) at a wide range of places. See the descriptions of each afternoon event to see what type of baby transport is recommended. Need some tips? Check out Suiting Up.

Event descriptions

Monday, September 8th at 9:30 am we'll meet at John W Christian Greenbelt. Amy and little Adelina will lead a speed walk / jog along the lovely wide, paved greenbelt in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. Dogs allowed but be sure they can manage on a faster-paced walk/run. We'll take a break around the halfway point for the trip, to play at the large playground for toddlers, along the greenbelt. Meet at the pedestrian bridge on Ahwanee Avenue and San Junipero Drive (the bridge is just NW of San Junipero Dr.). Here is a Mapquest Map of the Starting Location. For more information about the trail, see the John W Christian Greenbelt Webpage.

Wednesday, September 10th at 10 am we'll hike at Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino/Los Altos Hills. Depending on the needs of the group, we'll do an almost entirely paved, flat path, or a hilly dirt path, both going to the farm, and possibly going past it. Meet at the upper parking lot where model airplanes are flown (just past the entrance, turn right, then left into the first parking area uphill from the lower two). For more information or directions, see the Rancho San Antonio Page. Sorry, dogs not allowed. This hike is at least half shaded. Kristen and little Lillian will lead this hike; call Kristen at (408)410-7200 if you're running late.

Thursday, September 11th at 9 am Jennifer and her little one will be leading a hike around Campbell Park and Los Gatos Creek Trail. Meet by the kiosk by the bridge in Campbell Park, located at the corner of Gilman Avenue and E Campbell Avenue. The path is entirely paved, so any baby transport will work. Jennifer comes with over a decade of experience leading nature hikes, so come ready to learn a little about the flora and fauna of the area. For directions and more information about the trail, see the Los Gatos Creek Page. If you're running late, call Jennifer at (408) 470-0463.

Thursday, September 11th at 4:30 pm we'll hike Stevens Creek Trail beginning from the Yuba Trailhead in Mountain View. There is plenty of parking at the end of Yuba Drive! For more information, see Stevens Creek Trail Page. We'll hike to Easy Street and beyond, with a stop to play at Creekside Park. Debbie and little Max will lead this hike - call 650-776-1082 if you're running late.

Friday, September 12th come out for the 24th Annual Moonlight Run and Walk in Palo Alto! Stroller Hikes is not formally involved in this activity. This is a well attended family-friendly activity sponsored by Palo Alto Weekly. Several Stroller Hikes parents have attended with their babies and toddlers in the past. The event takes place at Palo Alto Baylands and Byxbee Park, along the wider and flatter trails in the area. Water stops occur along the two courses; one 5K, and the other a USAT&F certified 10K. Pre-registration is $20 including a bib number and a T-shirt while supplies last (after Sept 7 late registration is $25), and children 12 and under run free (shirts for them are $10, with adult small being the smallest size). For more information or to register online, see The Moonlight Walk and Run Webpage. Max and Debbie, Mimi and Lily, and other friends will be there to do the 5K Walk, which is early enough not to mess up bedtime too much!

Monday, September 15th at 9:30 am we'll hike from Sunnyvale's Baylands Park. Amy and little Adelina will lead this hike, which is entirely paved, so any stroller will work! Meet next to the recycled water test garden (take a left after entering the park). For more information or directions, see the Baylands Page. Parking costs money at the park, but if you'd like free parking, park at the ball field next door (there's a dirt path leading from the sidewalk coming from the ball field to the recycled water garden).

Wednesday, September 17th at 10 am we'll hike at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills. Enjoy the largely shaded hikes with rolling hills in this functioning farm that includes a tourable garden and animal pens. Meet at the farm's parking lot near their visitor center. Bring a suggested $5 donation for parking. Baby backpacks or carriers work best for the hike; if you just want to see the farm, a jogging stroller works fine and you'll be able to do the first part of the creekside trail. Sorry, dogs not allowed. For directions or more information, see Hidden Villa Page. Kristen and little Lillian will lead this hike. Kristen's cell # is 408-410-7200 if you're running late.

Thursday, September 18th at 9 am Jennifer and her little one will be leading a hike around Campbell Park and Los Gatos Creek Trail. Meet by the kiosk by the bridge in Campbell Park, located at the corner of Gilman Avenue and E Campbell Avenue. The path is entirely paved, so any baby transport will work. Jennifer comes with over a decade of experience leading nature hikes, so come ready to learn a little about the flora and fauna of the area. For directions and more information about the trail, see the Los Gatos Creek Page. If you're running late, call Jennifer at (408) 470-0463.

Thursday, September 18th at 4:30 pm we'll hike at Arastradero Park in Palo Alto/Los Altos Hills. Meet in the main parking lot off of Arastradero Rd. Baby joggers or backpacks/carriers will work for this hike. For more information, see Bay Area Hiker's Description of Arastradero. Debbie and little Max will lead this hike - call 650-776-1082 if you're running late.

Sunday, September 21st come join Stroller Hikes and others for the 3rd Annual Family Picnic in support of Blossom Birth Services, a non-profit in Palo Alto. The event is free and runs from 11 am to 2 pm in Palo Alto's Mitchell Park (Palo Alto). Festivities include award-winning Andy Z, a children's musician, plus ice cream for a sundae bar. Bring a sack lunch and a blanket or chair and come to join in on the fun. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for hundreds of dollars in prizes, including sports gear, baby carriers, children entertainment and education center certificates, pampering products for mom, and more! For more information, see Blossom's Flier for the Event. Stroller Hikes is a sponsor of the event.

Monday, September 22nd at 9:30 am we'll meet at John W Christian Greenbelt. Amy and little Adelina will lead a speed walk / jog along the lovely wide, paved greenbelt in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. Dogs allowed but be sure they can manage on a faster-paced walk/run. We'll take a break around the halfway point for the trip, to play at the large playground for toddlers, along the greenbelt. Meet at the pedestrian bridge on Ahwanee Avenue and San Junipero Drive (the bridge is just NW of San Junipero Dr.). Here is a Mapquest Map of the Starting Location. For more information about the trail, see the John W Christian Greenbelt Webpage.

Wednesday, September 24th at 10 am we'll hike at Windy Hill in Portola Valley. Meet in the lot on Alpine Rd, about 1 mile Southwest beyond the junction with Portola Rd. Baby carriers or backpacks are best. Kristen and little Lillian will lead this hike; Kristen's cell # is 408-410-7200. For more information or directions, see Windy Hill Page.

Thursday, September 25th at 9 am Jennifer and her little one will be leading a hike around Campbell Park and Los Gatos Creek Trail. Meet by the kiosk by the bridge in Campbell Park, located at the corner of Gilman Avenue and E Campbell Avenue. The path is entirely paved, so any baby transport will work. Jennifer comes with over a decade of experience leading nature hikes, so come ready to learn a little about the flora and fauna of the area. For directions and more information about the trail, see the Los Gatos Creek Page. If you're running late, call Jennifer at (408) 470-0463.

Thursday, September 25th at 4:30 pm at Picchetti Open Space Preserve in Cupertino. Meet at the trailhead entrance on the West side of the parking lot (also the entrance to the winery). The trail is dirt on some rolling hills, but it gets narrow in spots, so a front carrier or backpack are best, but a jogger will work for most of the trail. Bring a few bucks (I think $5) and we can linger afterwards for wine tasting and snacks, if the hike doesn't go too late, or buy a bottle to bring home for dinner. For more information or directions, see the Picchetti Page. Debbie and little Max will lead this hike - call Debbie at 650-776-1082 if you're running late.

Saturday, September 27th come find some deals at Mid-Peninsula Parents of Multiples' annual garage sale. If you are a parent of multiples, are planning for future children, or have more than one child, come to the sale at Twin Pines Center in Belmont. The Center is located at 1225 Ralston Avenue in Belmont, and the sale will run from 9:30 am to noon, open to the general public (open a half hour earlier for MPPM Members). They'll have clothing, shoes, strollers, high chairs, toys, books, videos, safety equipment, and more. They'll have a fenced play area for the kids, and baked goods and coffee, as well. Cash is the preferred mode of purchase.

Monday, September 29th at 9:30 am we'll hike the Stevens Creek Trail. The hike will begin from Easy Street's Creekside Park in Mountain View. For more information, see Stevens Creek Trail Page. Feel welcome to linger at the park before and after the hike for some play and socialization! Amy and little Adelina will lead this hike.

Wednesday, October 1st at 10 am hike to be determined.

Thursday, October 2nd at 9 am Jennifer and her little one will be leading a hike around Campbell Park and Los Gatos Creek Trail. Meet by the kiosk by the bridge in Campbell Park, located at the corner of Gilman Avenue and E Campbell Avenue. The path is entirely paved, so any baby transport will work. Jennifer comes with over a decade of experience leading nature hikes, so come ready to learn a little about the flora and fauna of the area. For directions and more information about the trail, see the Los Gatos Creek Page. If you're running late, call Jennifer at (408) 470-0463.

Thursday, October 2nd at 4:30 pm we'll hike at Shoreline Park and Emily Renzel Wetlands in Mountain View/Palo Alto. The trail is paved, so it's great for all strollers or kid carriers. Meet at the lake next to where the sailboats are kept (to the right of the cafe / bathrooms building) in Shoreline Park. There are plenty of play structures and a beach for toddlers - we'll stop to play after the hike! Sorry, no dogs allowed. For information about the park and directions, see Shoreline Park Page and Emily Renzel/Byxbee Page. Debbie and little Max will lead this hike; call 650-776-1082 if you're running late.

Monday, October 6th at 9:30 am we'll meet at John W Christian Greenbelt. Amy and little Adelina will lead a speed walk / jog along the lovely wide, paved greenbelt in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. Dogs allowed but be sure they can manage on a faster-paced walk/run. We'll take a break around the halfway point for the trip, to play at the large playground for toddlers, along the greenbelt. Meet at the pedestrian bridge on Ahwanee Avenue and San Junipero Drive (the bridge is just NW of San Junipero Dr.). Here is a Mapquest Map of the Starting Location. For more information about the trail, see the John W Christian Greenbelt Webpage.