Looks like we know who the NIMBYs are supporting this year

Does anyone know who this man is?
He ran out into the middle of the road a couple streets behind Castro, and began aggressively yelling at my wife and other people in their cars while stopping traffic, calling them names and saying that he was going to sexually assault them and banging on their car. He then sped off his bike before police report was made
Police are looking for him beware

Here's a list of fun family events I found for October 2–4, sharing in case anyone is looking for ideas around the South Bay and the Peninsula.

Friday

• Glass Pumpkin Festival (Santana Row, San Jose) — Thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins, plus live glassblowing demonstrations from a mobile hotshop. Free to browse; the glass art is for sale. Friday 3–9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• St. Mary's Country Fair (219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos) — Carnival rides, live music and a Kid Zone with games like bowling and basketball shooting. Friday 5–10 p.m.; also Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (rides start at noon) and Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Budget for ride tickets or wristbands, Kid Zone games and food separately.
• There is also a Bats Alive hike that is a guided nighttime hike using flashlights and special sonar detectors to identify bats in the area, which sounds super fun but is unfortunately sold out already :-(

Saturday

• Pancakes in the Park (Rinconada Park, Palo Alto) — Police, firefighters and emergency-services staff cook breakfast, with kids' activities and emergency vehicles to see up close. 9–11 a.m. Breakfast and activities are free; the city has a pre-registration link.
• Jack and the Beanstalk (Palo Alto Children's Theatre) — A roughly 35-minute live play with simple sets and chances to get up and wiggle, made for ages 2–6. Saturday at 10 a.m. and noon; Sunday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. $20; book tickets ahead.
• Water Lantern Festival (Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City) — Decorate a floating lantern, then watch the lagoon fill with lights. Saturday and Sunday 5–9 p.m., with lantern decorating at 7:30 and the launch from 8–9. The individual last-call ticket is currently $36.99 and includes the lantern kit; children under 8 do not need a ticket. Prices rise closer to the event.

Sunday

• Pet a Pony Day (Purissima Park Town Ring, Los Altos Hills) — Learn what ponies eat, how to tie and brush one, and even listen to a pony's heartbeat with the local horsemen's association. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Children and adults welcome; the town's page does not list a fee.
• Little Italy Italian Festival (323 Sharks Way, San Jose) — The festival's 10th anniversary brings Italian cars, food, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and a Little Italy train. Starts at 11 a.m. Expect a busy street festival; food and purchases are extra.
• Weekend Farm Tour (Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills) — Meet cows, pigs, chickens, goats and sheep, learn how they're cared for, and possibly explore the organic garden. 1–2:30 p.m. $18 per person, including adults; advance registration required, with at least one adult for every three children. Wear closed-toe shoes.
• Star Party (Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills) — Local astronomers bring optical and electronic telescopes for an evening looking at planets, stars and galaxies. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you'd like help using them. 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free with a day parking pass; register ahead. Weather can postpone it.

I kept the post concise for most families. The full list has more niches—including live reptiles, a rooftop harvest festival and a nighttime pumpkin-light trail—that you can filter by interest, city and age. It's linked from my profile if you want to keep looking.

What are you doing this weekend? Please brag about it!

Mountain View City Hall is located at 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

The Day Worker Center of Mountain View provides job matching services, ESL classes, free meals and more. If you ever need extra help at an event, at home, in your garden or kitchen please consider the center. The center is also hiring now and always appreciates volunteers.