Free Events & Activities in San Jose, CA

Free things to do in San Jose, CA — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

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Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Educational Park Branch Library · 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA

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Almaden Community Center and Library

Almaden Community Center and Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

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California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

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LEGO Club

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Cambrian Branch Library · 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 4+

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Bascom Community Center and Library

Bascom Community Center and Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA

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Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Village Square Branch Library · 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library · 921 South First St, San Jose, CA

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Willow Glen Branch Library

Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

Library Program in San Jose, CA

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3D Design with TinkerCad

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cambrian Branch Library · 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

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Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 1 · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 4–10

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William H. Cilker Park

William H. Cilker Park · Winfield Blvd and Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, CA

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Board Game Zone

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Seven Trees Branch Library · 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA

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Fairgrounds Bingo

Happening now · Jan 2 – Dec 21 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

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O'Donnell's Gardens Park

O'Donnell's Gardens Park · E. Willim St. & S. 6th St., San Jose, CA

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Solar Sunday -- See Our Sun Up Close

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Houge Park · 3952 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA

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Mommy and Me Spring painting

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine San Jose (Oakridge Mall) · 925 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA

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John P. McEnery Park

John P. McEnery Park · W San Fernando St. & 87, San Jose, CA

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Author Visit with Molly Salans In Person

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Capitola Library · 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010, Santa Cruz, CA

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Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park

Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park · N. 7th St. & E. Hedding St., San Jose, CA

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International Film Festival

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Concert: Sound Impact!

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

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Richard E Huerta Park

Richard E Huerta Park · Charlotte Dr. & Lexington Ave., San Jose, CA

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Mahjong Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

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Frank M. Santana Park

Frank M. Santana Park · 511 S Monroe St, San Jose, CA

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Job Center

Mon, Apr 13, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Southside Community Center

Southside Community Center · 5585 Cottle Rd., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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AARP Tax Preparation

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Water-Wise Workshop: Xeriscape Design- Transform Your Landscape

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Meadowfair Community Center

Meadowfair Community Center · 2696 S King Rd, San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 3–5

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Shirakawa Community Center

Shirakawa Community Center · 2072 Lucretia Ave., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Baby Time (0-18 Months)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 4:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages Up to 18

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Yarn & Hook Crochet Club

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Alma Community Center

Alma Community Center · 136 West Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA

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Benefits Assistance from AZCEND

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Teen Tuesdays at The Spot

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 10–17

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Cypress Community Center

Cypress Community Center · 403 Cypress Ave, San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Edenvale Branch Library · 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA

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Summer Learning Kickoff: Mr. Shap Magic Show

Mon, Jun 8, 10:00 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Hillview Branch Library · 1600 Hopkins Dr, San Jose, CA

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Willow Glen Farmers' Market

Willow Glen Farmers' Market · 1425 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA

Farmers Market in San Jose, CA

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Wee Love Art: Leo Valledor

Wed, May 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Alum Rock Branch Library · 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

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Spring AP & Finals Study Hall

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 9:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Almaden Branch Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library · 150 E San Fernando Street, San Jose, CA

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Tea & Toys: Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers

Wed, Jul 1, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Almaden Branch Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

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Family Games: Cards & Board Games

Sun, Nov 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Tully Branch Library · 880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

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Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

Almaden Community Center and Library

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

LEGO Club

Bascom Community Center and Library

Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Willow Glen Branch Library

3D Design with TinkerCad

Springtime Scavenger Hunt

William H. Cilker Park

Board Game Zone

Fairgrounds Bingo

O'Donnell's Gardens Park

Solar Sunday -- See Our Sun Up Close

Mommy and Me Spring painting

John P. McEnery Park

Author Visit with Molly Salans In Person

Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park

International Film Festival

Concert: Sound Impact!

Richard E Huerta Park

Mahjong Club

Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Frank M. Santana Park

Job Center

Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Southside Community Center

AARP Tax Preparation

Water-Wise Workshop: Xeriscape Design- Transform Your Landscape

Meadowfair Community Center

Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

Shirakawa Community Center

Baby Time (0-18 Months)

Yarn & Hook Crochet Club

Alma Community Center

Benefits Assistance from AZCEND

Teen Tuesdays at The Spot

Cypress Community Center

Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Summer Learning Kickoff: Mr. Shap Magic Show

Willow Glen Farmers' Market

Wee Love Art: Leo Valledor

Spring AP & Finals Study Hall

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

Tea & Toys: Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers

Family Games: Cards & Board Games

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