San Jose family events
Family-friendly events in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Mountain View: museums, libraries, parks and festivals for young kids.
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday10aCottle and Lester Historic Ranch and Perimeter Trail Dedication at Martial Cottle Park10aWild Science for Ages 4 to 6 at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo10:30aMusic and Movement at Educational Park Library10:30aFamily Storytime and Stay and Play at Calabazas Library11aFamily Storytime at West Valley Library11aEvergreen Branch Library's 20th Anniversary Celebration3 more5 more
Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15
Saturday9:30aRaptor Fest at Calero County Park, Rancho San Vicente10aCode to the Moon by AACI YTI at Alviso Library10aFamily Fun: Run Away Racers at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo10:30aStorytime with AAC at Almaden Library12pSounds of South Asia Musical Performance at Almaden Library3pAthena Project at Seven Trees Library2 more
Fri, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 22
Fri, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 29
Saturday, November 7
10am to 2pm
Martial Cottle Park, San Jose, CAFamilies celebrate the opening of the historic ranch and perimeter trail with activity stations where children can try cattle roping and milking cows, a scavenger hunt along the new trail section, composting activities, and information booths from park and garden groups.
10am to 12pm
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose, CAYoung children explore light and air in the Lighter Than Air session through hands-on inquiry activities, discussion, and a visit from a zoo animal ambassador. Parents are welcome to join this early-learning science class.
10:30 to 11:45amFree
Educational Park Branch Library, San Jose, CAYoung children and their caregivers sing, rhyme, and move together in this interactive storytime with songs, fingerplays, and movement activities that build early literacy.
10:30 to 11:30amFree
Calabazas Branch Library, San Jose, CAFamilies share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement together, then stay after storytime to play with toys and meet other families.
11 to 11:30amFree
West Valley Branch Library, San Jose, CAFamilies with children of mixed ages share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities in a short, interactive storytime in the Community Room.
11am to 1pm
Evergreen Branch Library, San Jose, CAThe Evergreen branch marks 20 years with a family celebration: cultural dance performances, balloon art, face painting, giant bubble play stations, grab-and-go craft kits, a prize wheel and refreshments while supplies last.
12 to 4pmFree
Gonzales/Peralta Adobe at San Pedro Square Market, San Jose, CAAn outdoor celebration of San Jose's diverse heritage at the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe by San Pedro Square Market, with hands-on activities from the Spanish and Mexican eras, tours of the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House, cultural performances and community booths.
1 to 2pmFree
Hillview Branch Library, San Jose, CAChildren make arts and crafts in this free, drop-in Saturday program with all supplies provided and no registration required.
3 to 4pm
Joyce Ellington Branch Library, San Jose, CAYoung children learn about Diwali through stories, songs, and favorite storytime activities in this special Festival of Lights storytime.
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