Explore the habitat of local tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo with an experienced naturalist. These eight-legged, carnivorous yet docile creatures come out of hiding in search of mates. Discover and observe the diverse plants and animals inhabiting Mount Diablo. Hikes cover a distance of 2 miles. Dates and times: September 26th, 5:00-7:00 … Continue reading "Tarantula Hikes | Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center"

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month | Fireside Chat with Delores C Huerta (1 hour), Grades 3+ Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month | Fireside Chat with Delores C Huerta (1 hour), Grades 3+ Delores C Huerta As a celebrated activist, labor leader, community organizer, and fighter for social justice and civil rights we are so excited … Continue reading "Fireside Chat with Delores C Huerta (Grades 3+) | Microsoft Virtual"

Today:  International Day of the Girl 2021 Join us as we celebrate International Day of the Girl 2021 Microsoft will join the world in observance of International Day of the Girl, October 11, 2021. Open to all students, we will engage in educational experiences, book readings and with a focus on female influencers highlighting what … Continue reading "International Day of the Girl 2021 | Microsoft Virtual"

Habitot's beloved mobile exhibits, and art, STEM and maker activities are going on the road! Our exhibits and activities are best for kids 0-5 and siblings and adults will be encouraged to play, too! It's FREE but entry will be limited. Registration/Tickets are available on Eventbrite.  Please register by family groups (no more than 6 … Continue reading "Habitot Pop-up Event | Ohlone Park Playground"

Today:   Virtual Book Reading | My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System (30 mins), Grades K-3 As a part of Microsoft's International Day of the Girl Celebration we are offering a number of Children's book readings read aloud. Join us as we listen to the book reading: My First Book of Planets: … Continue reading "Storytime: My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System (Grades K-3) | Microsoft Virtual"

Microsoft Virtual Event: Hour of Code Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic, ages 8+ Join us for this free, one-hour virtual workshop to take part in the global Hour of Code movement. Using the power of code, students aged 8 and up will explore aquatic worlds and uncover hidden treasure with the 2018 Minecraft Voyage Aquatic tutorial. By … Continue reading "Hour of Code Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic | Microsoft Online"

Today:  Flipgrid Live Event: Desert Adaptations at Joshua Tree National Park Join a Joshua Tree National Park Ranger for a virtual visit to this rugged southern California habitat and learn all about the fascinating plants and animals that live there. Recommended Age Range: 7-12 This event is online. Review the event description and requirements in … Continue reading "Flipgrid Live: Desert Adaptations at Joshua Tree National Park | Microsoft Virtual"

One of a series of virtual college fairs for 2021.  Up to 600 schools scheduled to attend.  Pre-registration is requested so that you can share your information with the schools attending. Schedule Meetings and Text Chat with Colleges You can schedule a one-on-one meeting with a college admission representative. Just go to the college's profile … Continue reading "Virtual College Fair | Online"

Have you ever wondered how apps and games function on your phone behind the screen? Have you ever been interested in creating your own apps? Learn through this 3-week course the basics of app development on Android device through MIT App Inventor. This course prepares women ages 12-14 for computer science at high school level … Continue reading "Girls Who Hack: MIT App Inventor | SJPL | Online"

Autumn Lights Festival is happening for 3 magical nights: October 14, 15, and 16, 2021! Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized and amazed at this fun-filled benefit for our non-profit Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt where you will experience 60 locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland’s beloved seven-acre municipal gardens. Join us in … Continue reading "Autumn Lights Festival | Gardens at Lake Merrit"

Today:  Flipgrid Live Event: West African & African American Stories with Author Kwame Mbalia On October 15, join us to hear from Rick Riordan Presents author Kwame Mbalia. In this virtual event, he'll discuss his Tristan Strong series, share his writing process, and how he introduced West African and African American story elements into his … Continue reading "Flipgrid Live: West African & African American Stories | Microsoft Virtual"

*This is a FREE webinar* Practice makes perfect! Meet one-on-one for a virtual mock interview to practice your interview skills. During the mock interview, participants will be asked to answer 10 behavioral/situational interview questions and will receive feedback from a SJPL Works Business & Career Librarian. #sjplworkscareer Audience: Adults, ages 18+, Seniors, ages 65+, Teens, … Continue reading "Mock Interview | SJPL | Online"

Friday Nights at OMCA - Friday Nights at OMCA, bringing you after-hours gallery access, DJ sets from the Bay Area’s finest, family-friendly drop-in activities, and more! Free with admission. Friday Nights for Kids at OMCA 5–8 pm Hands-on art workshop (all ages) 5–7:30 pm Toddler Dance Party (not just for the little guys) 6–6:30 pm … Continue reading "OMCA Friday Nights for Families"

Autumn Lights Festival is happening for 3 magical nights: October 14, 15, and 16, 2021! Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized and amazed at this fun-filled benefit for our non-profit Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt where you will experience 60 locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland’s beloved seven-acre municipal gardens. Join us in … Continue reading "Autumn Lights Festival | Gardens at Lake Merrit"

City of Santa Clara's Parks & Recreation Department presents Sunset Cinema, free family movie nights, featuring kid-friendly content. Sunset Cinema: 8:00 PM approximate movie start. *Parking may be limited. Carpool and alternative transportation is encouraged. Thank you: Diamond Sponsor - KeyPoint Credit Union, Gold Sponsor - The Brasil Real Estate Group and Raley's/Nob Hill Foods, … Continue reading "Sunset Cinema “Trolls World Tour” | Maywood Park"

Young Eagles free airplane rides for kids at the Palo Alto Airport. Part of the Young Eagles learn to fly program and sponsored by EAA VAA Chapter 62. There is a Young Eagles event almost every month. Age range for Young Eagles is ages 8 to 17. Young Eagles events are always subject to weather … Continue reading "Free Airplane Flights for Kids | Palo Alto Airport"

Due to Covid-19, please check site to confirm if reservations are needed. Free every Saturday for Bay Area residents (all 9 counties!). Qualifying counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Free the first Tuesday of each month for everyone. Free the first full weekend of each month … Continue reading "Legion of Honor Museum – Free Admission Bay Area Residents"

5th Bay Area Kids' Book Fair returns on Oct. 16-17, 2021 weekend with famous costume characters, authors, storytime, and more. We have storytelling all day and other FREE ACTIVITIES for attendees, including LEGO Brick fun. We will have all-time favorite characters from books and movies to meet and greet Clifford the Big Red Dog and … Continue reading "Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair | Sunnyvale"

Kids 12 and under get a pint-size pumpkin plus bots, wing nuts, and washers to make a no-carve masterpiece. 1 pint-size pumpkin per child.  While supplies last.  Adult supervision is required. Click here to find an OSH store location near you.    

Calabazas Branch Library hosts: CalTutors AMC 10 Preparation Class. The AMC 10 is a nation-wide mathematics competition for students from Grades 10 and below that includes challenging problems that cover geometry, algebra, combinatorics, counting, probability, and more. This course will cover topics that will be tested as well as a large majority of questions on … Continue reading "CalTutors AMC 10 Preparation Class | SJPL | Online"

The Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights will be held at Memorial Park in Cupertino on Saturday, Oct 16, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission, parking, and dance entertainment are all free. The festivities include a wonderful feast of food, music, and dance, including a traditional Rangoli display, art and craft booths. Come to enjoy the … Continue reading "2021 Bay Area Diwali Festival"

Come and enjoy a fun day in the park! The BJWRR is proud to present the first annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 19th! The train and carousel will open at 10:30am and will run for extended hours until 7:30pm. The last train of the night will depart promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets: Train $4.00 Carousel $3.00 … Continue reading "Harvest Festival | Billy Jones Railroad"

Autumn Lights Festival is happening for 3 magical nights: October 14, 15, and 16, 2021! Prepare to be dazzled, mesmerized and amazed at this fun-filled benefit for our non-profit Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt where you will experience 60 locally-produced illuminated art displays sparkling and beaming throughout Oakland’s beloved seven-acre municipal gardens. Join us in … Continue reading "Autumn Lights Festival | Gardens at Lake Merrit"