Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Join us for this fun Garden tradition! We’ll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more. Join us for this fun Garden tradition! We’ll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more. Garden Admission, refreshments and all materials included. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Drop-in any time during 2-hour program … Continue reading "Holiday Crafts from Nature | UC Botanical Garden"

The nation’s largest traveling train show returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds December 14 - 15, 2024. The show will include model trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model displays, free workshops and demonstrations, free test tracks to test run your trains at the show, activities for the kids and much … Continue reading "Great Train Show | Alameda CO Fairgrounds"

We're excited to bring you another season of fun and excitement--chock full of more Mario Kart-- at the Redwood City Parcade! We’ve transformed a portion of the Armory at Red Morton Park into a one-of-a-kind arcade space! This unique pop-up opportunity is only here for a limited run, so gather your friends and family and … Continue reading "Pop-Up Parcade | Red Morton Park"

Today at 3Below Theaters & Cafe: Santastic! When a very important “Santa-Gram” is delivered from the North Pole, Santa’s favorite elves find themselves in a heap of trouble! Without a moment’s hesitation, they put their pointy ears together get back on Santa’s nice list by singing a medley of all of the best-loved Christmas songs, … Continue reading "Santastic!"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. "Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a … Continue reading "Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project"

Today: My Very First Nutcracker performed by the New Ballet. For Our Youngest Audiences! “My Very First Nutcracker” is a special one-act presentation of “The San Jose Nutcracker,” ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. This joyful holiday production features the festive holiday party, at which Uncle Nikola reveals his fascinating gifts. Kids … Continue reading "My Very First Nutcracker by the New Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Orinda Ballet Company. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Stapleton School of Ballet. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Stapleton Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Marin Conservatory of Dance Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Marin Conservatory of Dance"

Come get to know other 9-12 year old girls and their moms at this monthly book club at Books Inc. Laurel Village. Visit Books Inc. for more information on this month's book. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us.

Today: The Nutcracker performed by Western Ballet. Western Ballet's "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition filled with delight. Join Clara, Fritz and all their friends as they celebrate the festive season with the magic of Drosselmeyer, toys that come to life and Clara's enchanting visit to the Kingdom of Sweets. Sweet Tea Party: Join us … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Western Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Moreno School of Ballet at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes including … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Ramon Moreno School of Ballet"

Join us for this fun Garden tradition! We’ll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more. Join us for this fun Garden tradition! We’ll craft nature-filled globes, mini wreaths, botanical cards, and more. Garden Admission, refreshments and all materials included. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Drop-in any time during 2-hour program … Continue reading "Holiday Crafts from Nature | UC Botanical Garden"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. "Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a … Continue reading "Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project"

Black Diamond Ballet Theatre performs its full-length, professional production of the Nutcracker at the El Campanil Theatre in Pittsburg. A wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family! Join us for another great show as Black Diamond Ballet delights audiences with new costumes and exciting choreography. This is a show you do not want to miss! … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Black Diamond Ballet"

Put your sweet engineering skills to the test to build a holiday candy house in this Winter WonderLab! Then, see if your sugary structure can stand up to an earthquake. Will your candy construction crumble or conquer? You'll have to test it to find out! Part of Polar Play Days at the Tech. Member price … Continue reading "Candy House Engineering | The Tech"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the New Ballet at California Theatre. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Performance Dates and Times: Saturday, Dec. 14 - 2 pm, 7 pmSunday, … Continue reading "Nutcracker by the New Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Valley Dance Theatre. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre"

Today: Sunday Board Games at Seven Trees Library Join us every Sunday between 2pm-4pm at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Audience: Young Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages … Continue reading "Sunday Board Games | Seven Trees Lib"

Put your sweet engineering skills to the test to build a holiday candy house in this Winter WonderLab! Then, see if your sugary structure can stand up to an earthquake. Will your candy construction crumble or conquer? You'll have to test it to find out! Part of Polar Play Days at the Tech. Member price … Continue reading "Candy House Engineering | The Tech"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Orinda Ballet Company. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Orinda Ballet"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. "Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a … Continue reading "Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Family Storytime is best for children ages 0-8 with their caregivers. All children with caregivers are welcome. Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park in San Jose. Enchant Christmas, home to the world's largest Christmas light maze, returns to PayPal Park with an all new theme, Reindeer Games! Experience a world of Christmas wonder as you journey into the heart of a magical holiday tale. Set against a dazzling backdrop, your adventure leads you through … Continue reading "Enchant Christmas San Jose"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Marin Conservatory of Dance Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Marin Conservatory of Dance"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park. Holiday Train | Billy Jones Railroad at Oak Meadow Park Schedule:The Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 12th to January 5, 2025 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), … Continue reading "Billy Jones Railroad Holiday Train"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

Book lovers ages 8-12 meet every month to discuss a particular title. Runs for about an hour, usually involves a craft or at least doodling. No snacks yet. Visit Books Inc. for more information on this month's book. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed … Continue reading "Middle Grade Book Club | Books Inc. Pruneyard"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Get a coupon for a free game of bowling (up to $8) per person, per day, per coupon at participating bowling centers. How to Get the Coupon for A Free Game of Bowling Click on link to to GoBowling Squad. Complete the form, and then check your email for a coupon, just like the one … Continue reading "Free Game of Bowling with Coupon"

Today: Everyone Can Create: Flipaclip/Stop Motion Studio at Educational Park Library This is a program for kids ages 8-14 years old. Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. Join us for an interactive animation lab series! Participants will learn basic animation skills, concepts, and create their own … Continue reading "Everyone Can Create: Flipaclip/Stop Motion Studio | Educational Park Library"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

The Nutcracker performed by the Los Gatos Ballet at McAfee Performing Arts Center. Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, and travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the Company of superb dancers and … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Get a coupon for a free game of bowling (up to $8) per person, per day, per coupon at participating bowling centers. How to Get the Coupon for A Free Game of Bowling Click on link to to GoBowling Squad. Complete the form, and then check your email for a coupon, just like the one … Continue reading "Free Game of Bowling with Coupon"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Alviso Library Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Alviso Lib"

Today: Family Storytime and Stay & Play at Alum Rock Library. Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys … Continue reading "Family Storytime and Stay & Play | Alum Rock"

Today: Reading to Children with Lee at Cambrian Library Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading, and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our … Continue reading "Reading to Children with Lee"

Today: Reading to Children at West Valley Library. Our library volunteer Ms. Betty will be available in the children's picture book area to read picture books to children. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required, and children may drop in to hear … Continue reading "Reading to Children | West Valley Lib"

Today: After-School Homework Help at West Valley Library. Need help with your homework or a subject in school? Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can come to West Valley Branch Library on Wednesdays at 4pm* to get free assistance from teen volunteers. Students can get help with their homework/school enrichment or use our Community Room as … Continue reading "After-School Homework Help | West Valley Lib"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Today: Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park in San Jose. Enchant Christmas, home to the world's largest Christmas light maze, returns to PayPal Park with an all new theme, Reindeer Games! Experience a world of Christmas wonder as you journey into the heart of a magical holiday tale. Set against a dazzling backdrop, your adventure leads you through … Continue reading "Enchant Christmas San Jose"

Get in the Spirit of The Row, every Tuesday in December leading up to Christmas from 6-8 PM.  Enjoy holiday performances featuring local community groups on the main stage in Santana Row Park.  Plus, make time for the Snow Showers in Park Valencia, free Santa Photos, Balloons, and more. Stay up to date on holiday events in … Continue reading "Spirit of the Row | Santana Row"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

The Nutcracker performed by the Los Gatos Ballet at McAfee Performing Arts Center. Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, and travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the Company of superb dancers and … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet"

Broadway San Jose presents Shrek The Musical, December 17 - 22, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Fall in love all OGRE again! “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking … Continue reading "Shrek the Musical | Broadway San Jose"

Come and enjoy some music, games and movies for the whole family! Enjoy the evening as West Wind drive-ins in Concord and San Jose host discount movie nights on Tuesday. Gates open at 6 pm and first feature generally starts at 8 pm. Admission: $6 (adults 12 years+), $2 (5-11 years).  Regular admission is $9 … Continue reading "$6 Discount Movie Night | West Wind Concord"

Come and enjoy some music, games, and movies for the whole family! Enjoy the evening as West Wind drive-ins in Concord and San Jose host discount movie nights on Tuesdays. Gates open at 6 pm and the first feature generally starts at 8 pm. Admission: $6 (adults 12 years+), $2 (5-11 years).  Regular admission is … Continue reading "$6 Discount Movie Night | West Wind San Jose"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Get a coupon for a free game of bowling (up to $8) per person, per day, per coupon at participating bowling centers. How to Get the Coupon for A Free Game of Bowling Click on link to to GoBowling Squad. Complete the form, and then check your email for a coupon, just like the one … Continue reading "Free Game of Bowling with Coupon"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at West Valley Library. Family Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | West Valley Lib"

Today: Color Creative: Custom Keychains at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Join us for Color Creative, a different Maker Space activity, on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Create your own personalized acrylic or wooden keychain by drawing it out on paper, then scanning it with our Glowforge and getting it engraved and cut (print) out … Continue reading "Color Creative: Custom Keychains | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Color Creative: Custom Keychains at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Middle and high school students are welcome to join us for Color Creative. Create your own personalized acrylic or wooden keychain by drawing it out on paper, then scanning it with our Glowforge and getting it engraved and cut (print) out while you watch. Supplies … Continue reading "Color Creative: Custom Keychains | Dr. MLK, Jr. Library"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Today: Indoor Music and Movement at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Join us every Wednesday for Music and Movement at the King Library Children's Room! This program is best for children ages 2-8 with their caregivers, but all children with caregivers are welcome! Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites … Continue reading "Indoor Music and Movement | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park in San Jose. Enchant Christmas, home to the world's largest Christmas light maze, returns to PayPal Park with an all new theme, Reindeer Games! Experience a world of Christmas wonder as you journey into the heart of a magical holiday tale. Set against a dazzling backdrop, your adventure leads you through … Continue reading "Enchant Christmas San Jose"

Broadway San Jose presents Shrek The Musical, December 17 - 22, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Enjoy FREE pre-show activities for kids 18 and under starting at 5:30 p.m. and a post-show talkback with members of the cast. Fall in love all OGRE again! “Once upon a time, there was a little … Continue reading "Shrek the Musical Family Night"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

The Nutcracker performed by the Los Gatos Ballet at McAfee Performing Arts Center. Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, and travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the Company of superb dancers and … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Celebrate the season with falling snow, festive activities, and more at ‘Tis the Season for Science at the CAL Academy of Science through January 5, 2025. What has two humps, four antlers, and 24 hooves? A pair of baby camels, reindeer, and yaks, of course—and they're hoofing it to the Academy this holiday! Music and … Continue reading "Tis the Season for Science CAL Academy of Sciences"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Almaden Library Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Almaden Lib"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Bascom Library Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime | Bascom Lib"

Build the best memories at the Bay Area's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! From November 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025, families can enjoy a wonderland of activities, festive decorations, and more at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area.    New for 2024: Fill your holiday hearts with the Build To Give experience! Families can create joy in the … Continue reading "Legoland Holiday Bricktacular"

Get a coupon for a free game of bowling (up to $8) per person, per day, per coupon at participating bowling centers. How to Get the Coupon for A Free Game of Bowling Click on link to to GoBowling Squad. Complete the form, and then check your email for a coupon, just like the one … Continue reading "Free Game of Bowling with Coupon"

Today: Indoor Family Storytime at Cambrian Library Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning … Continue reading "Indoor Family Storytime"

Today: Baby Lapsit Storytime at King at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime … Continue reading "Baby Lapsit Storytime | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Reading to Children in Japanese at West Valley Library. Preschool age children and their parents/caregivers are invited to the West Valley Branch Library for Reading to Children in Japanese. Every Thursday at 11:00 AM, children will enjoy early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities all in the Japanese language. This … Continue reading "Reading to Children in Japanese | West Valley Lib"

Today: Chess Club for Kids at Bascom LibraryCome learn to play chess, or just play a game with others! This is an informal and welcoming program. ADA Accommodation Requests For ages up to 12, and families. No registration required. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source Double-check the event information on the event website … Continue reading "Chess Club for Kids | Bascom Lib"

Today: Reading Buddies at West Valley Library. Reading Buddies provides students in grades K-3 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and … Continue reading "Reading Buddies | West Valley Lib"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Today: Family Storytime + Stay & Play at Seven Trees Library. Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys … Continue reading "Family Storytime + Stay & Play | Seven Trees Lib"

We're excited to bring you another season of fun and excitement--chock full of more Mario Kart-- at the Redwood City Parcade! We’ve transformed a portion of the Armory at Red Morton Park into a one-of-a-kind arcade space! This unique pop-up opportunity is only here for a limited run, so gather your friends and family and … Continue reading "Pop-Up Parcade | Red Morton Park"

Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park. Holiday Train | Billy Jones Railroad at Oak Meadow Park Schedule:The Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 12th to January 5, 2025 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), … Continue reading "Billy Jones Railroad Holiday Train"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

The Nutcracker performed by the Los Gatos Ballet at McAfee Performing Arts Center. Join Clara as she celebrates with friends and family, vanquishes the Mouse King, and travels with her Nutcracker Prince through the magical realm of the Snow Queen onto the palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the Company of superb dancers and … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Los Gatos Ballet"

Broadway San Jose presents Shrek The Musical, December 17 - 22, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Fall in love all OGRE again! “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking … Continue reading "Shrek the Musical | Broadway San Jose"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Celebrate the season with falling snow, festive activities, and more at ‘Tis the Season for Science at the CAL Academy of Science through January 5, 2025. What has two humps, four antlers, and 24 hooves? A pair of baby camels, reindeer, and yaks, of course—and they're hoofing it to the Academy this holiday! Music and … Continue reading "Tis the Season for Science CAL Academy of Sciences"

Get a coupon for a free game of bowling (up to $8) per person, per day, per coupon at participating bowling centers. How to Get the Coupon for A Free Game of Bowling Click on link to to GoBowling Squad. Complete the form, and then check your email for a coupon, just like the one … Continue reading "Free Game of Bowling with Coupon"

Build the best memories at the Bay Area's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! From November 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025, families can enjoy a wonderland of activities, festive decorations, and more at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area.    New for 2024: Fill your holiday hearts with the Build To Give experience! Families can create joy in the … Continue reading "Legoland Holiday Bricktacular"

The family amusement area on Park Avenue, between Market Street and Almaden Boulevard, next to the Tech Interactive, offers a festive arcade of fun and entertainment. Winter Wonderland will feature buskers, holiday photo opportunities, and a gift market in partnership with Culture Night Market. Winter Wonderland features a festive arcade of rides and attractions for … Continue reading "Winter Wonderland | Downtown San Jose 12 pm-11 pm"

All knitters and crocheters are welcome. We're always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join! Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles crochet hooks, and yarn. Please note: … Continue reading "Knit-Alongs | Cupertino Lib"

We're excited to bring you another season of fun and excitement--chock full of more Mario Kart-- at the Redwood City Parcade! We’ve transformed a portion of the Armory at Red Morton Park into a one-of-a-kind arcade space! This unique pop-up opportunity is only here for a limited run, so gather your friends and family and … Continue reading "Pop-Up Parcade | Red Morton Park"

A part of Christmas in the Park in Downtown San Jose. Visits with Santa Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities.  Santa is in the new Santa House in the center of Plaza de Cesar Chavez, next to the giant tree. View our complete holiday calendar of … Continue reading "Free Santa Visits Christmas in Park"

Today: Friday Fun at Willow Glen Library. Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, Legos®, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages … Continue reading "Friday Fun | Willow Glen Lib"

WinterFest brings holiday cheer to California’s Great America as the park is magically transformed into a winter wonderland and holiday festival through Jan 5, 2025. Guests can ice-skate in front of the iconic Carousel Columbia, take in the dazzling sights, sip on crafted hot chocolate and marvel at spectacular live shows. Enjoy the tree lighting … Continue reading "Great America WinterFest 2024"

Today: Enchant Christmas at PayPal Park in San Jose. Enchant Christmas, home to the world's largest Christmas light maze, returns to PayPal Park with an all new theme, Reindeer Games! Experience a world of Christmas wonder as you journey into the heart of a magical holiday tale. Set against a dazzling backdrop, your adventure leads you through … Continue reading "Enchant Christmas San Jose"

Part of Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose, the drive through holiday experience is at History San Jose. The drive through experience is guaranteed to create memories for all. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Fill up the car. Enjoy the lights without having to chase the kids! Tickets/Pricing Sunday-Thurs $25 (per car) standard ticket for … Continue reading "Christmas in the Park Holiday Drive Through"

Join us at Chase Center on Friday December 20 for a showcase of women's college basketball talent! It's a double dose of excitement featuring four elite collegiate teams ready to bring their passion and skill to the court. Game 1: Stanford vs. #11 Ohio State at 5:30 PMGame 2: #1 UCLA vs. Creighton at 8 … Continue reading "Bay Area Women’s Classic | Chase Center"

This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! Main Street shops will be open late and there will be beautiful lights adorning the trees and shop windows to light your way to a happy holiday! December 20 – Elf Movie and Spaghetti FeedGather the family and head … Continue reading "Holiday Movie Night | Half Moon Bay"

Continue the tradition, and join us for our annual Holiday Train aboard the Wildcat Railroad through the enchanting Fantasy of Lights set up in Vasona Park. Holiday Train | Billy Jones Railroad at Oak Meadow Park Schedule:The Holiday Train will run Thursdays through Sundays from December 12th to January 5, 2025 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), … Continue reading "Billy Jones Railroad Holiday Train"

A part of Christmas in the Park in Downtown San Jose. Visits with Santa Santa visits are free, so be sure to bring your own camera for picture opportunities.  Santa is in the new Santa House in the center of Plaza de Cesar Chavez, next to the giant tree. View our complete holiday calendar of … Continue reading "Free Santa Visits Christmas in Park"

✨ It's time for the Annual Family Holiday Light Show 🎄, powered by Dancers in the Park in collaboration with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services! 🎄 Get ready for 20-30 minutes of high-energy festive vibes—where Red Morton Park is transformed into a dazzling wonderland of lights, lasers, and holiday tunes! Sip hot chocolate, … Continue reading "Redwood City Family Holiday Music & Light Show"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the New Ballet at California Theatre. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Performance Dates and Times: Saturday, Dec. 14 - 2 pm, 7 pmSunday, … Continue reading "Nutcracker by the New Ballet"

Broadway San Jose presents Shrek The Musical, December 17 - 22, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Fall in love all OGRE again! “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking … Continue reading "Shrek the Musical | Broadway San Jose"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Valley Dance Theatre. Experience the Magic! Kick off the Holidays with tradition and joy… Something for the whole family to love. BayAreaNutcracker.com: Visit BayAreaNutcracker.com for a complete listing of Nutcracker ballets in the Bay area. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled … Continue reading "Nutcracker by Valley Dance Theatre"

Enjoy the laughter this holiday season with the African-American Shakespeare Company’s original production of Cinderella. We meet Cinderella at the mercy of her evil and wicked Stepfamily, trying their best to break her spirit. But aided by a bit of well-timed magic from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s spirit soars, and she discovers the inner beauty … Continue reading "Cinderella by African American Shakespeare | Herbst Theater"

Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting at Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets, and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder of the … Continue reading "Free Telescope Viewings | Chabot Space Museum"

Hey, do you have a fourth grader in your family? Or can you borrow one? If so, start planning your trip to a National Park, Federal lands, or Waters. You've just got a free pass for a full year from the Every Kid in A Park program sponsored by the US Department of the Interior. … Continue reading "Free Passes to US Parks"

Individuals, families, and groups are welcome to join us for Shoreline Cleanup at the Shorebird Park Nature Center. Registering helps the event coordinators know how many volunteers will participate and prepare accordingly. Follow the directional signs on University Ave to the South Cove Sailing Basin lot for the cleanup registration area. Let’s work together to … Continue reading "Shore Line Cleanup Days"

Celebrate the season with falling snow, festive activities, and more at ‘Tis the Season for Science at the CAL Academy of Science through January 5, 2025. What has two humps, four antlers, and 24 hooves? A pair of baby camels, reindeer, and yaks, of course—and they're hoofing it to the Academy this holiday! Music and … Continue reading "Tis the Season for Science CAL Academy of Sciences"

We're excited to bring you another season of fun and excitement--chock full of more Mario Kart-- at the Redwood City Parcade! We’ve transformed a portion of the Armory at Red Morton Park into a one-of-a-kind arcade space! This unique pop-up opportunity is only here for a limited run, so gather your friends and family and … Continue reading "Pop-Up Parcade | Red Morton Park"

The Physics Shows are a series of fun, exciting demonstrations of the laws of nature. Expect that the lights will sometimes go out, loud noises are produced, and really “fun” scientific demonstrations. Best age for the show is 5-12 years with the target age being elementary school. But I have taken kids in middle school … Continue reading "The Physics Show | Foothill College"

Join us for the monthly storytime at SBHRS. Introduce your child to the world of trains and make new friends. Geared towards children under the age of 8, their siblings and friends. Must be accompanied by parent or caretake. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details … Continue reading "Storytime | South Bay Historical Railroad Society"

Science learning is most effective when combined with an unmistakable “WOW!” Come to Drop-in Science Saturdays at the Randall Museum’s science studio to get enthralled by simple science topics presented through project-based activities. Let’s build a rocket to launch or learn about amazing polymers by making a special type of goo. Most classes produce a … Continue reading "Saturday Science | Randall Museum"

Today: The Nutcracker performed by the Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Nutcracker Sweets is a danced storytelling, developed in a special 50-minute version and performed with live music for children of all ages. "Nutcracker Sweets feels like a dance theater production, not a … Continue reading "Nutcracker Sweets by Mark Foehringer Dance Project"

Build the best memories at the Bay Area's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! From November 29, 2024 - January 1, 2025, families can enjoy a wonderland of activities, festive decorations, and more at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area.    New for 2024: Fill your holiday hearts with the Build To Give experience! Families can create joy in the … Continue reading "Legoland Holiday Bricktacular"

Venture into the Randall Museum’s new live animal exhibit, Wild in California, and join one of the animal keepers in an open discussion about the museum’s wildlife residents. Learn how the keepers care for the animals and how and where these creatures live in the wild. Kids and families will meet some of the animals … Continue reading "Meet the Animal Keepers: Live Animal Presentations | Randall Museum"

The family amusement area on Park Avenue, between Market Street and Almaden Boulevard, next to the Tech Interactive, offers a festive arcade of fun and entertainment. Winter Wonderland will feature buskers, holiday photo opportunities, and a gift market in partnership with Culture Night Market. Winter Wonderland features a festive arcade of rides and attractions for … Continue reading "Winter Wonderland | Downtown San Jose 12 pm-11 pm"