Besides the Los Altos Hills Pathways walk (1 p.m. Jan. 1 at Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road) mentioned in last week’s “Stepping Out,” a number of other events are happening in early January. The winter theater season doesn’t start up again for a few weeks, but until then, here are some things for locals of many ages and interests to check out.
• New Year 2026 Hike by Mindful Movement, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 1, La Avenida Bike Trail Head, 1003-1001 La Avenida St., Mountain View. Start 2026 on the right foot by connecting with nature and setting positive intentions for the year ahead. $10. For tickets or more information, visit tinyurl.com/NewYearMindfulHike.
• Los Altos First Friday, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Celebrate the early new year in downtown Los Altos with live music and other events at various venues around town. Free. For more information, visit losaltosfirstfriday.fun.
• Vocalist Tony Lindsay, 5-8 p.m. or 8-11 p.m. Jan. 2, Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto Stage, 640 Emerson St. Hear the 11-time Grammy winner and longest-tenured lead singer of Santana live at Meyhouse Jazz. $38 (earlybird) to $48. For tickets and information, visit meyhousejazz.com.
• Kiwanis Resolution Run 2026, 10 a.m. Jan. 3, Shoreline Park, 2955 N. Shoreline Blvd., Parking Lot E, Mountain View. Start your new year’s resolutions with a 1K Kids Fun Run ($15) or a 5K or 10K ($60 each) run or walk. All funds raised from the race will support the charitable programs of the Kiwanis Club of West San Jose. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ShorelineResolutionRun.
• Open Mic, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro Street, Mountain View. Music, poetry, comedy – share your talent or simply be entertained. Lottery sign-ups 5:45-8 p.m. For more information, visit redrockcoffee.com.
• BayLUG Holiday LEGO Show, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 10, Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Take a LEGO road trip from coast to coast and admire holiday trains, miniature cities and more. Reservations not required. $4 admission; free for children under 3 carried by an adult (one per adult). Pay at museum via cash or paypal, or online at moah.org/baylug-lego-holidays.
