Best Kid-Friendly Activities in San Jose, CA

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in San Jose, CA. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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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

In 2 days · 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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Bascom Community Center and Library

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

Community Meetup in 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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3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cambrian Branch Library · 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 8–14

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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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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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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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Alma Community Center

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

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Sky Zone San Carlos: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Carlos · 401 Quarry Rd, San Carlos, CA · Ages 1+

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese San Jose · 2445 Fontaine Rd., San Jose, CA

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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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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese San Jose · 2445 Fontaine Rd., San Jose, CA

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Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)

Happening now · Mar 25 – May 27 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, 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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Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 AM UTC · SAP Center · 525 W Santa Clara St, 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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Cypress Community Center

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

Community Meetup in 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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Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

In 5 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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Santa Clara Farmers' Market

Santa Clara Farmers' Market · Jackson St & Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA

Farmers Market in Santa Clara, 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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Sky Zone San Carlos: Spring Play 4 Pack

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Carlos · 401 Quarry Rd, San Carlos, CA · Ages 1+

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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

Library Program in San Jose, CA

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

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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Urban Air Hayward: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Hayward · 29605 Mission Blvd, Hayward, 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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International Film Festival

Starts in 4 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

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TopGolf: $2 St. Pat’s Day Drafts

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf San Jose · 10 Topgolf Drive, San Jose, CA

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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, 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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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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Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Mission Santa Clara de Asís · 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, Santa Clara, CA

Museum Exhibit in Santa Clara, CA

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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf San Jose · 10 Topgolf Drive, San Jose, CA

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Mariela's Music Time

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

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Boys & Girls Club Soccer Field Easement (JU)

Boys & Girls Club Soccer Field Easement (JU) · Tehama Ave & Tymn Way, San Jose, CA

Playground in San Jose, CA

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Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Waiting Far Away

In 5 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo · 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA

Outdoor Space in 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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Author Visit with Molly Salans In Person

Starts in 6 hrs · 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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Hammer Theatre Center

Hammer Theatre Center · 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95192, San Jose, CA

Theater in San Jose, CA

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Summer Camps 2025

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Natomas · 3581 Truxel Rd., Sacramento, CA

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

In 6 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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Triton Museum of Art

Triton Museum of Art · 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, CA

Museum Exhibit in Santa Clara, CA

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Tales of the Maya Skies

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Urban Air Gilroy: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Gilroy · 6900 Chestnut St, Gilroy, CA

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MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana · 510 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Arts Crafts in San Jose, CA

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Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Starts in 5 hrs · 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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Lunaverse

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Best Kid-Friendly Activities in San Jose, CA

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

Bascom Community Center and Library

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

Willow Glen Branch Library

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Alma Community Center

Sky Zone San Carlos: GLOW Night

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Shirakawa Community Center

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)

Meadowfair Community Center

Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks

Fairgrounds Bingo

Cypress Community Center

LEGO Club

Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

Santa Clara Farmers' Market

3D Design with TinkerCad

Sky Zone San Carlos: Spring Play 4 Pack

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library

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

Urban Air Hayward: Save Big. Play All Year

Willow Glen Farmers' Market

International Film Festival

TopGolf: $2 St. Pat’s Day Drafts

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Concert: Sound Impact!

Mommy and Me Spring painting

Mission Santa Clara de Asís

TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings

Mariela's Music Time

Boys & Girls Club Soccer Field Easement (JU)

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Waiting Far Away

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Mahjong Club

Author Visit with Molly Salans In Person

Hammer Theatre Center

Summer Camps 2025

Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Triton Museum of Art

Tales of the Maya Skies

Urban Air Gilroy: Save Big. Play All Year

MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Lunaverse

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