Music: Bluegrass show
The Kathy Kallick Band will celebrate the release of its new CD at the Redwood Bluegrass Associates performance. The public is invited to bring an instrument to the 5 p.m. bluegrass jam. The event is Saturday, Oct. 27, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View, 1667 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. $20 advance, $22 at the door.

Run: Marsh Madness 5K, 10K walk/run
Registration is now open for Marsh Madness 5K/10K and marathon run/walk. Marsh Madness is a joint partnership of the Palo Alto Family YMCA and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. It is a professionally timed event on a USA Track and Field certified course. Saturday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Family: Shoreline Pumpkin Splash
Activities this weekend, Oct. 27-28, at the pumpkin patch include a jump house, bobbing for apples, pumpkin decorating and boating. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Shoreline Aquatic Center and Cafe, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. Free admission.

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