Kick off the new school year with fellow PBS parents and guardians at our all-grade Back-to-School Party for PBS! Enjoy a casual evening of delicious food, beer and wine, and the chance to reconnect with familiar faces while getting to know new ones. It's the perfect way to celebrate the start of another wonderful year together.

Tickets are sold per person.

Hosted at the Leppla residence

Hosted by the Chen/Tsai, Enan, Gernburd, Hayes-Roth, Leppla, Louie, Ridner, Sun/Pao, and Tong/Tsu families

Join us for a fabulous family-friendly evening as we celebrate the Festival of Lights: Diwali! From dance performances, fireworks, games to multiple other activities, we will have something for all members of the family to enjoy this special occasion.

This is a special family Party for PBS, with both children’s and adult tickets available. Please be sure to select the appropriate ticket for each member of your family!

Hosted at the Nicky Rishi/Varun Badhwar Residence.

Hosted by the Bahl/Fernholz, Joshi, Nair, Penmetsa, Rishi/Badhwar, Singh/Kumar, Valia, and Vithalani/Rao Families

Ren Omakase is a hidden gem in the heart of Menlo Park, offering an intimate and thoughtfully curated Japanese dining experience. Each course showcases exceptional ingredients, artful preparation, and the beauty of omakase dining. Join Nathan Pacer, Chelsea Sun, and Alice Chen for an unforgettable evening of exquisite food and wonderful company!

Hosted by Alice Chen, Nathan Pacer, and Chelsea Sun

Celebrate the season with our school community at Filoli’s Private Fire Pit Experience, featuring a cozy covered area, festive drinks with table service, light snacks and desserts, and a collectible holiday mug for each guest. The fire pit will be lit up at 7:00 p.m., but your ticket also includes evening admission to Filoli’s Holiday Lights, so feel free to arrive early and enjoy the dazzling displays before gathering around the fire pit for a warm and memorable evening.

Hosted by the Chang/Huang Family

Join us for an authentic Italian cooking class led by amazing chef and cooking instructor, Maria Luisa Manca from ”Impastiamo-Cook with Purpose.” Her classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and welcoming, with a focus on fresh ingredients, homemade pasta, and the stories behind Italian food. She loves creating experiences where guests can cook together, share a meal, and enjoy the Italian tradition of gathering around the table.

Experience Includes:
A warm welcome and a selection of small Italian appetizers
A glass of Prosecco or a non-alcoholic beverage
An introduction to the art of making fresh pasta dough
Hands-on instruction and preparation of two types of pasta, with options including:
Cavatelli
Orecchiette
Pici
Ravioli
Tagliatelle
Cooking and tasting the pasta you’ve created
A delicious seated Italian dinner featuring:
Freshly made pasta
Italian salad
Dessert
An Italian apron for each guest to take home as a keepsake

Hosted by the Carrone Family

Join us for a festive Lunar New Year Luncheon with fellow PBS friends! Come enjoy a delicious meal, good company, and a chance to celebrate the new year together.

Hosted by Alice Chen, Christina Gartrell, Lily Johnson, Chelsea Sun, and Vivien Tsu