# Events near your area

> This weekend, November 7 and 8. All ages. Within 25 km of your area. Races and other plan-ahead events are left out.

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### [Diwali: Festival of Lights at the Children's Discovery Museum](https://wknd.app/r/428pb3/diwali-festival-of-lights-at-the-childrens-discovery-museum)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA (37.32668, -121.89189)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, crafts, dance
- About: Diwali family celebration with hands-on Diya lamp making, Rangoli artwork, a kids' dance workshop, a read-aloud, and Bhangra and Kathak dance performances. Includes a cloak-decorating activity for the Bandi Chhor Divas tradition.
- Source: https://www.cdm.org/event/diwali/
- Feed: [San Francisco Bay Area family events](https://wknd.app/f/29ye5e/san-francisco-bay-area-family-events)

### [Cottle and Lester Historic Ranch and Perimeter Trail Dedication at Martial Cottle Park](https://wknd.app/r/gbsts5/cottle-and-lester-historic-ranch-and-perimeter-trail)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136 (37.2628156, -121.8310736)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- About: Families 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.
- Source: https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/cottle-and-lester-historic-ranch-and-perimeter-trail-dedication-event
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Wild Science for Ages 4 to 6 at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/tjnhp2/wild-science-for-ages-4-to-6-at-happy-hollow-park-zoo)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95112 (37.3258348, -121.8657234)
- Ages: 4 to 6
- Category: class
- About: Young 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.
- Source: https://happyhollow.org/learn/hh-experience-programs/
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Music and Movement at Educational Park Library](https://wknd.app/r/7fpdh3/music-and-movement-at-educational-park-library)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:30-11:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Educational Park Branch Library, 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133 (37.3655983, -121.8577282)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: class
- About: Young children and their caregivers sing, rhyme, and move together in this interactive storytime with songs, fingerplays, and movement activities that build early literacy.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6958022976261f280061ffb5
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Family Storytime and Stay and Play at Calabazas Library](https://wknd.app/r/g4bk2n/family-storytime-and-stay-and-play-at-calabazas-library)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:30-11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Calabazas Branch Library, 1230 S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (37.3026251, -122.0234348)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- About: Families share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement together, then stay after storytime to play with toys and meet other families.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a945bd936204e08fbb85193
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Family Storytime at West Valley Library](https://wknd.app/r/3z7zh4/family-storytime-at-west-valley-library)

- When: 2026-11-07 11:00-11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose, CA 95117 (37.3023359, -121.9793537)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- About: Families with children of mixed ages share stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities in a short, interactive storytime in the Community Room.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69224c2d017605530000d4e4
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Evergreen Branch Library's 20th Anniversary Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/7upf7k/evergreen-branch-librarys-20th-anniversary-celebration)

- When: 2026-11-07 11:00-13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121 (37.3131384, -121.7966093)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6abecfd7a85a2c00337c76ad
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [San Jose Roots](https://wknd.app/r/bzxj24/san-jose-roots)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Gonzales/Peralta Adobe at San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110 (37.3365213, -121.8943336)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- About: An 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.
- Source: https://historysanjose.org/programs-events/
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More at Hillview Library](https://wknd.app/r/upmbnw/saturday-fun-arts-crafts-and-more-at-hillview-library)

- When: 2026-11-07 13:00-14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hillview Branch Library, 1600 Hopkins Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 (37.3377771, -121.8311421)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- About: Children make arts and crafts in this free, drop-in Saturday program with all supplies provided and no registration required.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69445123571fb4d550be6383
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Celebrating Diwali Storytime at Joyce Ellington Library](https://wknd.app/r/tyw73b/celebrating-diwali-storytime-at-joyce-ellington-library)

- When: 2026-11-07 15:00-16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 (37.3498013, -121.8870197)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: reading
- About: Young children learn about Diwali through stories, songs, and favorite storytime activities in this special Festival of Lights storytime.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a5e8e4be9de6536001d15eb
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [National STEM Day Free Community Day at The Tech Interactive](https://wknd.app/r/yzmm5m/national-stem-day-free-community-day-at-the-tech-interactive)

- When: 2026-11-08 11:00-17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113 (37.331404, -121.8901566)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- About: Families explore The Tech Interactive for free on National STEM Day, with community booths, bonus hands-on activities, and the museum's regular interactive science exhibits. No discount code or coupon is needed.
- Source: https://www.thetech.org/explore/upcoming-events/
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Evergreen Library](https://wknd.app/r/sevvsv/family-storytime-stay-play-at-evergreen-library)

- When: 2026-11-08 15:15-16:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd, San Jose, CA 95121 (37.3131384, -121.7966093)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- About: A whole-family storytime with stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children of all ages with their caregivers, followed by 30 minutes of Stay & Play with age-appropriate toys and a librarian on hand for book recommendations.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a722151e30fe4845966cab9
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)

### [Board Game Zone at Seven Trees Library](https://wknd.app/r/9bv4pk/board-game-zone-at-seven-trees-library)

- When: 2026-11-08 14:00-16:00 (America/Los_Angeles), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Seven Trees Branch Library, 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA 95111 (37.2850574, -121.8328893)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- About: A Sunday afternoon drop-in board game session with a large selection of new and classic games that players of all ages can enjoy together. No registration required.
- Source: https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6944507e293fe254002a1f34
- Feed: [San Jose family events](https://wknd.app/f/xdh9k7/san-jose-family-events)