Palo Alto Obon

11/08/2025

Join us in honoring our rich history with gratitude while being mindful of the role we play for future generations.

08/20/2025

One month until our annual car show! Join us September 20, 2025 for cool rides and good vibes!

08/04/2025

An enormous thank you to all the volunteers, temple members, entertainers, and broader community that donated their time and resources to make Obon weekend possible. Months and months of preparation, and many are still hard at work breaking down booths and wrapping up. Thank you!!! 🙏

08/04/2025

Reflecting on the beauty and strength of our community today. Check out this recap in Palo Alto Online:

Hundreds of community members – some wearing traditional clothes such as happi coats or summer kimonos called yukata – gathered this weekend at the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple to celebrate the Obon festival, a summer festival to honor one’s ancestors and loved ones.

08/04/2025

A finale like no other. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us this weekend and all those who joined us in Bon Odori tonight. We are filled with gratitude for our community, past and present. That’s a wrap for 2025!

08/03/2025

Day 1 done! Can’t wait for more games, live music, dancing, and fun tomorrow!

08/01/2025

See you tomorrow!

07/31/2025

Read all about the history of the Palo Alto Obon and what to expect this weekend in Palo Alto Online’s preview!

This weekend members of the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple and the surrounding community will gather under lantern lights to feast, dance and welcome those who've passed back earthside.

07/31/2025

Just two more sleeps until we open! We hope you can join us for the 2025 Palo Alto Obon Festival. See the full schedule: https://www.pabt.org/obon2025

07/30/2025

The food lineup for the weekend is soooooo good. Hope to see you this weekend!

07/29/2025

Join us for a fireside chat with Sequoia Sake co-founder Jake Myrick and Den Sake co-founder and head brewer Yoshihiro Sako on Saturday!

07/28/2025

Just two more chances to get dances down before Obon this weekend (Bon Odori on Sunday). Join us tonight and Thursday!

Dust off your fans, fold your towels, and grab your kachi kachi. Dance practice starts Monday!