Today: Diwali Storytime at Hillview Library. Join us for an illuminating celebration of Diwali during our special storytime at the library. Immerse yourself in captivating tales, vibrant music, and engaging activities that honor the Festival of Lights and the rich cultural traditions of Diwali. Discover the beauty and significance of this joyous occasion as we … Continue reading "Diwali Storytime | Hillview Lib"

Today: Wee Love Art: Diwali at Hillview Library. Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking in our world. This month, we’ll learn about and make Rangoli art. This program is in celebration of Diwali. ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the … Continue reading "Wee Love Art: Diwali | Hillview Lib"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Chuck E. Cheese's offers a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month. This special time will be two hours before the Chuck E. Cheese locations are open to the general public, usually 9 am - 11 am. During the summer the hours may change so as always, please contact the participating location. In … Continue reading "Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Friendly Sunday"

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"

Visit the Legion of Honor in SF.  Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. Due to Covid 19 rules, please visit the museum site to confirm if reservations are required. CelebrateFamily.Us Best Bet: Request cards for your spouse … Continue reading "Legion of Honor – Free Admission | Museums on Us"

Visit the de Young Museum in SF.  Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. The de Young Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 am–5:15 pm Due to Covid 19 rules, please visit the museum site to confirm if reservations are required. … Continue reading "de Young Museum – Free Day | Museums on Us"

Bay Area Kids' Book Fair on November 2-3, 2024 weekend with famous costume characters, authors, storytime, and more. Come meet authors, illustrations, publishers, and book-sellers all in one location. Superstars from literature come to life meeting and greeting attendees. Storytellers entertain the audience, reading from their books and children's classics all day! Attendees are encouraged … Continue reading "Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair | East Bay"

Visit the The Tech Interactive in San Jose.  Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. CelebrateFamily.Us Best Bet: Request cards for your spouse and children, but do not activate them. Use the cards just as you would any … Continue reading "Tech Interactive – Free Day | Museums on Us"

Visit the Computer History Museum free today in Mountain View. Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. Due to Covid 19 rules, please visit the museum site to confirm if reservations are required. CelebrateFamily.Us Best Bet: Request cards … Continue reading "Computer History Museum – Free Day | Museums on Us"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

The Asian Art Museum is a perennial favorite in San Francisco. The museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art, boasting more than 18,000 awe-inspiring artworks ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. The current highlight of the museum is Phoenix Kingdoms: the Last Splendors of China’s … Continue reading "Asian Art Museum – Free Admission Day"

Iā ʻOe E Ka Lā Hula Festival & Competition is the longest running Hula Competition outside the island of Hawaii. Experience an assortment of cultural dance, music, food and arts & crafts.    Hālau (hula schools) from all over the world will perform with distinguished judges flown in from Hawaii to judge the Iā ʻOe … Continue reading "ā ʻOe E Ka Lā Hula Festival & Competition | Alameda Fairgrounds"

Visit the San Jose Museum of Art free today in downtown San Jose. Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. CelebrateFamily.Us Best Bet: Request cards for your spouse and children, but do not activate them. Use the cards … Continue reading "Free Day – Museums on Us | San Jose Museum of Art"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

Visit the Oakland Museum of California in Oakland. Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. CelebrateFamily.Us Best Bet: Request cards for your spouse and children, but do not activate them. Use the cards just as you would any … Continue reading "Oakland Museum of California – Free Day | Museums on Us"

Visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum free today in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens. Free today with an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID. Due to Covid 19 rules, please visit the museum site to confirm if reservations are required. CelebrateFamily.Us Best … Continue reading "Free Day Contemporary Jewish Museum | Museums on Us"

Featuring traditional cultural performances and booths. The celebration is an ancient Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Diwali is celebrated every autumn or spring in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal. The tradition originated as a festival marking the last harvest of the year before the start of … Continue reading "Diwali: Festival of Lights | Livermore"

Today: San Jose State University Men's Soccer vs UT Rio Grande Valley at the Spartan Soccer Complex. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Why are college sports such a steal? 🏀🏆 Bay Area schools compete against top-tier teams, letting local families watch incredible games and future sports stars for little to no cost! 🎉 #CollegeSports #BayArea #FreeFun Please … Continue reading "SJSU Men’s Soccer vs UT Rio Grande Valley"

One of a series of virtual college fairs for 2024.  Expect anywhere from 175 to 400 colleges to be represented. Pre-registration is requested so that you can share your information with the schools attending. Click here to register. You can find more College Prep events using this link. Check out Kaplan Free SAT/ACT Test events. … Continue reading "Virtual College Fair | Online"

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"

Today: Heathers The Musical (Teen Edition) performed by the Los Altos Youth Theater. Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the … Continue reading "Heathers The Musical | Los Altos Youth Theater"

Today at 3Below Theaters & Cafe: COCO Dia De Los Muertos Celebration The Coco Sing-Along captures the spirit of the Day of the Dead celebration with its vibrant colors, lively music, and elaborate altars adorned with flowers and offerings. It is a heartwarming story that celebrates family, tradition, and the importance of following your dreams. … Continue reading "COCO Dia De Los Muertos Celebration"

Today: The King's Problem, a Diwali Puppet Show for Children at Morgan Hill Library. The King's Problem is based on the tales of The Panchatantra, a book of fairy tales from India. Our Attractant, a talking storybook, tells four tales of wonder and enchantment that teaches young children how to handle problems. They include: an … Continue reading "The King’s Problem, a Diwali Puppet Show for Children | Morgan Hill Lib"

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"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Yes, you can visit Intel! See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Free admission, free parking and fun things to do. My kids had a great time. The Intel Museum is 10,000 … Continue reading "Free Admission | Intel 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"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

Today: Everyone Can Create: Mini Music Makers at Educational Park Library. Recommended for kids ages 8+ years old. Teens, Adults, and Families welcome. Everyone Can Create is a beginner’s course on drawing, sketching, and creating on the iPad. We will be using the GarageBand App. Using the wonders of GarageBand, Mini Music Makers teaches students … Continue reading "Everyone Can Create: Mini Music Makers | Educational Park Library"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Yes, you can visit Intel! See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Free admission, free parking and fun things to do. My kids had a great time. The Intel Museum is 10,000 … Continue reading "Free Admission | Intel 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"

Saratoga residents get free admission the first Tuesday of each month. Verification such as driver's license is required. All Santa Clara County residents get free admission on the first Tuesday of the month March through October and the first Saturday of the month November through February until August 2025. Verification such as driver's license is … Continue reading "Free Day Saratoga Residents | Hakone Estate"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

This year on Election Day all visitors get into SFMOMA’s galleries for free. Reserving tickets online in advance is encouraged.  The current exhibit at SF MOMA is Get in the Game! Art about athletes? Check. Art created by athletes? You bet. Football helmet design from the 1920s to today? Yep. Opportunities to play artworks, including … Continue reading "Free Admission | SFMOMA"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

Pay What You Wish Days at the Cartoon Art Museum create affordable experiences for all to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal with a visit to the Cartoon Art Museum. From 11 am to 5 pm … Continue reading "Pay What You Wish Days | Cartoon Art Museum"

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: Origami for Kids at Bascom Library Many origami patterns and colorful sheets of paper will be available! Make designs like a cat, whale, fish, heart, or penguin. Then decorate your origami with markers. Registration is recommended but not required. Recommended for ages 6-12. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10 Pre-Teens, ages 10-12  | Source ADA Accommodation … Continue reading "Origami for Kids | Bascom Lib"

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: College App Prep: Essay Help at Vineland Library. Getting ready to apply to colleges? High school seniors can meet 1-on-1 with a volunteer experienced in guiding students through the college admissions process. Reserve a 30-minute appointment to ask questions and get help in applying for colleges. Our volunteers can provide guidance on how to … Continue reading "College App Prep: Essay Help | Vineland Library"

Today: After-School STEaM at Almaden Library. Drop in every Tuesday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure. Visit the library site for a list of events/topics. ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.  Report Event  Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source

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"

Today: Baby Lapsit Storytime at Seven Trees Library. This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently, and their caregivers. Come join us every Tuesday for Baby Lapsit Storytime! Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together by strengthening their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, … Continue reading "Baby Lapsit Storytime"

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Francisco! Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. AGES … Continue reading "Mrs. Doubtfire | BroadwaySF"

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"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Yes, you can visit Intel! See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Free admission, free parking and fun things to do. My kids had a great time. The Intel Museum is 10,000 … Continue reading "Free Admission | Intel 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"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

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: 3D Printing Drop-In @ TeenHQ at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library Middle and high school students are welcome to explore 3D printing with this drop-in program at TeenHQ’s MakerSpace. Teens will learn the (very) basics of 3D printing, test a design for printability, then schedule their print for later pick-up. Teens can choose a design … Continue reading "3D Printing Drop-In at TeenHQ | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Teen Program Incubator at Almaden Library. Do you want to lead a program at the library? Do you have a passion for science or math, or coding skills you would like to share? Come to our Teen Program Incubator for feedback on how to turn your ideas into an engaging program. Participants will both … Continue reading "Teen Program Incubator | Almaden Library"

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: USA Women's National Hockey team vs. Canada at Tech CU Arena. Come check out the rematch of the 2022 Olympic Gold Medal game. Canada won 3-2. USA and Canada women's hockey teams are almost always the favorites for the Gold Medal. Click here to purchase tickets.   Please double-check the event information on the … Continue reading "USA Women’s Hockey vs. Canada | Tech CU Arena"

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Francisco! Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. AGES … Continue reading "Mrs. Doubtfire | BroadwaySF"

Today: Diwali Storytime at Cambrian Library. Join us for an illuminating celebration of Diwali during our special storytime at the library. Immerse yourself in captivating tales, vibrant music, and engaging activities that honor the Festival of Lights and the rich cultural traditions of Diwali. Discover the beauty and significance of this joyous occasion as we … Continue reading "Diwali Storytime | Cambrian Lib"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Yes, you can visit Intel! See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Free admission, free parking and fun things to do. My kids had a great time. The Intel Museum is 10,000 … Continue reading "Free Admission | Intel 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"

Today: Celebrating Diwali Storytime at Seven Trees Library. Join us for an illuminating celebration of Diwali during our special storytime at the library. Immerse yourself in captivating tales, vibrant music, and engaging activities that honor the Festival of Lights and the rich cultural traditions of Diwali. Discover the beauty and significance of this joyous occasion … Continue reading "Celebrating Diwali Storytime | Seven Trees Lib"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

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"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

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: Wacky Wednesdays at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Wednesday is Wacky. Why? Because it's an adventure. Every Wednesday, our staff and volunteers will lead children through an arts or crafts activity in the Children's Room. This is a fun program designed for kids who like surprises. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5 Source … Continue reading "Wacky Wednesdays | Dr. MLK, Jr. 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"

Today: Teens Reach Meeting at West Valley Library. Do you want to volunteer at West Valley Branch Library? Teens ages 13-18 can apply to join our Teens Reach chapter, become library volunteers, and attend monthly meetings to earn service hours for their school/club. (Library volunteer hours are not eligible for the Presidential Service Award.) Learn … Continue reading "Teens Reach Meeting | West Valley Lib"

Today: Lego SPIKE Robotics Laboratory at Almaden Library. Teens and tweens (ages 10+) are invited to join us for a series of robotics labs to learn basic engineering and coding with Lego SPIKE Prime! This program is free and suitable for beginners. Tickets are available beginning 1 hour before the program starts. No prior experience … Continue reading "Lego SPIKE Robotics Laboratory | Almaden Library"

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"

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Francisco! Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. AGES … Continue reading "Mrs. Doubtfire | BroadwaySF"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

Yes, you can visit Intel! See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Free admission, free parking and fun things to do. My kids had a great time. The Intel Museum is 10,000 … Continue reading "Free Admission | Intel 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"

Visit Habitot's Space Station Experience for young children, 0-5, and their families through April 30 at Bay Street Emeryville. Habitot’s Space Station Experience is a STEM-embedded hands-on discovery play experience that will inspire a new generation of astronauts! Kids will don astronaut suits and helmets and pilot the Rocketship while budding space engineers will manage … Continue reading "Habitot Children’s Museum"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

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"

Today: EVERYONE CAN CODE: Sphero Bolt Robot w/ Sphero EDU app at Mt. Pleasant Library. This course is designed for ages 8 and up. Learn JavaScript coding and robotics with Sphero Bolt! and iPads! Learn to roll, aim, control the LEDs, change heading, and detect collisions, and much more! Use three types of Sphero Bolt … Continue reading "EVERYONE CAN CODE: Sphero Bolt Robot w/ Sphero EDU app | Mt. Pleasant Library"

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"

Today: Teens Reach Meeting at Almaden Library Teens Reach is the youth council for the San José Public Library, providing a key way for young adults to build their leadership skills by developing and participating in library activities, as well as becoming library advisors and advocates. For ages 13-18. Almaden's Teens Reach group meets monthly … Continue reading "Teens Reach Meeting | Almaden Lib"

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"

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Francisco! Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. AGES … Continue reading "Mrs. Doubtfire | BroadwaySF"

Listen to a story anytime, anywhere! To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you can listen to Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech in our special stories channel! Call 408-615-2909 (and press 3) to listen to a story in English or Spanish. Stories change every Monday! The speech will be available from January 8 … Continue reading "Dial A Story | Santa Clara City Library"

America’s Favorite Car Show returns to its roots for a celebration of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, for the Goodguys Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together! The penultimate show of the Goodguys season will bring over 2,500 American Made or Powered Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, and … Continue reading "Goodguys Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together | Alameda Co Fairgrounds"

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"

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"

Join us for fun and free art-making and music outdoors on the lawn between the Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection. ART for ALL Family Day is open to all ages and families of all descriptions. Learn more about art in the museums by experiencing the artists' process. Both museums will be open for … Continue reading "Coding Skills: Getting Started with Swift Playgrounds | Apple Store"

JCPenney continues their free Kids Zone events on the second Saturday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm. JCPenney Kids Zone November: Craft Your Own Turkey Centerpiece CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet:  Great day to shop at JCP because parents get a coupon for 10% off for in store or online on the day of … Continue reading "Free JCPenney Kids Zone Craft Your Own Turkey Centerpiece"

Join us for THRIVE @MoAD Community Day the second Saturday of the month with free admission to our exhibitions and family activity. From 12-2pm, join us for a family art activity in the MoAD lobby. This program is made possible by the generous support of Kaiser Permanente. About the Museum of the African Diaspora: MoAD, … Continue reading "Free Admission | MoAD"

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"

Today: MIT App Inventor for Kids at Cambrian Library Have fun with this introduction to app development using MIT App Inventor! Library iPads will be made available for participants of this program. MIT App Inventor is an intuitive, visual programming environment that allows everyone – even children – to build fully functional apps for Android … Continue reading "MIT App Inventor for Kids | Cambrian Lib"

Randall Museum's "Afternoon Art" program on Saturdays. Kids and their families can join in a different kid-friendly hands-on art activity each week! Drop-in Saturdays between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to create all kinds of art and craft projects. $10 per adult/child combo; $5 per each additional person. Ages 4 and up. Kids under 8 … Continue reading "Drop-In Art Workshop for Kids | Randall Museum"

Today: Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More at Hillview Library Join us for a Free Fun filled Art, Crafts & More Program! All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Young Children, ages 0-5, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12 Source Please double-check the event … Continue reading "Saturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More | Hillview Library"

Today: Astro Revolution: Astronomy Workshop at Cambrian Library Join us in the fascinating journey of exploring the Universe at the workshop led by a member of the Astro Revolution club. You will learn about Big Bang Theory, black holes, dark matter, the Solar system motion, stars, and space travel! In each session, you will gain … Continue reading "Astro Revolution: Astronomy Workshop | Cambrian Library"

Today: San Jose Barracuda vs. Colorado Eagles at SAP Center. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Come out and cheer for your San Jose Barracuda hockey team. Tickets start at just $21.A great way to have family fun without breaking the bank. Click here to purchase tickets.   Please double-check the event information on the event website as … Continue reading "San Jose Barracuda vs. Colorado Eagles | SAP Center"

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"

A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together. Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to San Francisco! Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. AGES … Continue reading "Mrs. Doubtfire | BroadwaySF"