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"

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"

Step into a world where the history of puppeteering comes to life! Fairyland is proud to host a world-class celebration of puppetry where premiere puppeteers come together and present mesmerizing puppet productions of the highest caliber for an entire weekend. We have a puppet-packed weekend with performances and activities all day, each day! Meet talented puppet … Continue reading "Puppet Fair | Children’s Fairyland"

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts returns to beautiful downtown Palo Alto on University Avenue from 10am-6pm. Featured Family Fun at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts: Kids as Artists: Kids of all ages can participate in Chalk-a-Lot benefiting Youth Community Service, happening near the Italian Street Painting Expo at University and Tasso. Come … Continue reading "2024 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts"

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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"

Bond with your children through music and rhythm at JAMaROO's free music class! Music and movement are critical for children's early brain development. Singing, and the rhythm and rhyme that happens with it, helps shape your child's social skills, vocabulary and ability to regulate emotions. Join us, in partnership with JAMaROO Kids, on a Sunday … Continue reading "Jammin’ at The Crossing"

Today: San Jose State University Women's Soccer vs Northeastern 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 double-check the event … Continue reading "SJSU Women’s Soccer vs Northeastern"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway San Jose"

Today: Oakland A's vs Brewers at Oakland Coliseum. Oakland A's Ticket Discounts Kids Cheer Free! A’s fans ages 14 and younger are invited to the ballpark on Sunday home games for FREE. For each regularly-priced ticket purchased, adults can add up to two additional free tickets. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events … Continue reading "Oakland A’s vs Brewers (Kids Cheer Free)"

Girls and their parents are invited to learn more and try out Girl Scouts! Launch into Girl Scouts at the annual Daisy Kickoff! Join us for this fun and informative event and learn how you can join over 1,500 local Diamond Crest Girl Scouts. This free event is for families who have TK-5 grade girls … Continue reading "Daisy Kickoff – Belmont & Redwood Shores | San Carlos Lib"

Today: Math Festival at West Valley Library. Celebrate the start of a new school year and prepare for academic success with us! The Julia Robinson Math Festival is an event that provides students with fun and meaningful math experiences to develop their mathematical confidence, joy, and problem solving skills. At the festival, there will be … Continue reading "Math Festival | West Valley Lib"

American Youth Shakespeare presents King Lear at the Historic Hoover Theater. Show Dates & TimesFriday August 23rd at 7PMSaturday August 24th at 2PM and 7PMSunday August 25th at 2PM Ticket Prices (General Admission)Adult $25 Buy Tickets Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they … Continue reading "King Lear | Hoover Theater"

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"

Visit the Marine Science Center on the second and fourth Sunday of each month for a live program focused on a variety of marine science topics. Programs are at 12 pm and 2 pm. These interactive presentations hosted by our award-winning educators feature multimedia, pictures, video, and more to share the stories of amazing marine … Continue reading "Marine Science Sunday: Marine Mammal Center"

Today: STEMMABLE Workshop: Build a Bridge at Joyce Ellington Library. Work in teams to build the longest bridge using the least materials! Participants will use spaghetti, paper, cardboard, and tape to connect two places while learning to conserve materials through efficient design. All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 5-12.  ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check … Continue reading "STEMMABLE Workshop: Build a Bridge | Joyce Ellington Library"

Today: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow at Chase Center. Don’t miss the only opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and the brand new HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Chase … Continue reading "Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party | Chase Center"

Today: San Jose State University Men's Soccer vs CSU Bakersfield 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 double-check the … Continue reading "SJSU Men’s Soccer vs CSU Bakersfield"

Today: Stanford Men's Soccer vs Denver at Cagan Stadium. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Why are college sports such a bargain? Because so many teams in the Bay area are nationally ranked, families get to see great sporting events for cheap or free! Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled … Continue reading "Stanford Men’s Soccer vs Denver | Cagan Stadium"

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: The Town FC vs. Tacoma Defiance at PayPal Park Come out to PayPal Park for some exciting soccer action! 🎉⚽️🌎 #Soccer #SanJoseTownFC Don't forget to catch The Town FC in action at St. Mary's College. Click here to purchase Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or … Continue reading "The Town FC vs. Tacoma Defiance"

Join us this summer for Free Shakespeare in the Park!Thought to be Shakespeare’s last solo written play, The Tempest tells the tale of a father (Prospero) and daughter (Miranda) set adrift to sea by the jealous machinations of Prospero’s brother. On an island inhabited with magical creatures, Prospero uses magic to rule the land, until a tempest … Continue reading "Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway San Jose"

Shakespeare in the Park by Silicon Valley Shakespeare.  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, July 26–August 30, 2024 in Sanborn Skyline County Park.Rated T for Teen. About Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde “Say what you can, my false o’erweighs your true” On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic powders and tinctures … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

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"

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"

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"

Today: Fun with Physics at Calabazas Library. Fun With Physics is an engaging and interactive workshop designed to introduce children from ages 8 to 12 to the world of physics. In this weekly class, children will learn key concepts in physics through hands-on experiments and activities. ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the event information on the … Continue reading "Fun with Physics | Calabazas Library"

Today: San Jose Youth Commission Meeting at San Jose City Council Chambers Want to learn about local government and issues affecting youth in San Jose? Join us at the San Jose Youth Commission meeting! This in-person event will consist of discussions about city policies, city department reports, Youth Commissioner district reports, and more. The minutes and agendas are … Continue reading "San Jose Youth Commission Meeting"

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"

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 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"

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: Animation Learning Lab at Village Square Library. Learn the basics of animation in our learning lab. Practice drawing ball bounces, sack drops and walk cycles using flipbooks and traditional 2d animation techniques! ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.  Report Event  Audience: … Continue reading "Animation Learning Lab | Village Square Library"

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: 3D Design & Printing at Calabazas Library. Learn to design in Tinkercad and see your creation come to life with our 3D printer. In this sixth class, we'll be creating interlocked designs that flex! This month's class will have identical sessions in August & September. Space is limited - tickets will be available at … Continue reading "3D Design & Printing | Calabazas Library"

Today: Teen Voiceover Challenge: The Commercial Narrator at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Do you have the voice for cartoons, commercials, announcements, podcasts? Let’s find out. Join us for monthly voice-over challenges. We supply you the character type and short script, you supply our mic with your talent. TeenHQ’s recording studio wants to hear your best … Continue reading "Teen Voiceover Challenge | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

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: 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"

Today: San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday and today for $5 or free! San Jose Giants have discount ticket promotions on almost every … Continue reading "San Jose Giants vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Excite Ballpark"

Today: Oakland B's vs Idaho Falls Chukars at Raimondi Park. Discover amazing deals on Bay Area events and attractions! Visit our Local Discounts page now. 🎟️✨ #Discounts #Local #BayArea #LocalDiscounts Logo credit/courtesy of Oakland Ballers. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are … Continue reading "Oakland Ballers vs Idaho Falls Chukars"

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"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | 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"

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"

This behind-the-scenes tour will take you through a facility designed to accommodate all current and future animals at Oakland Zoo, from small birds to large tigers and grizzly bears. It features radiology and surgical suites, a small laboratory, a pharmacy, wide transportation docks, and LEED Gold certification. Parking and Zoo Admission must be purchased separately. … Continue reading "Veterinary Hospital Tours | Oakland Zoo"

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: 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"

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: San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday and today for $5 or free! San Jose Giants have discount ticket promotions on almost every … Continue reading "San Jose Giants vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Excite Ballpark"

Today: Science Academy at Willow Glen Library. Join Science Academy at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun, hands-on science experiment for elementary and middle school kids to learn about chemistry! This program is limited to 15 kits. Tickets for science kits will be available at the info desk 1 hour before the program. … Continue reading "Science Academy | Willow Glen Library"

Today: Comic Shop: Comic/Manga Buttons at Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib. Repurpose comics, graphic novels, and manga to make the perfect button for your backpack, lanyard, or shirt. You can bring your own images, cutouts, and photos to turn into a button as long as the paper isn't too thick. Paper, pencils, and markers are available … Continue reading "Comic Shop | Dr. MLK, Jr. Lib"

Today: Wednesday Craft-Stravaganza at Cambrian LibraryThis program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library. Come join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided. This will take place inside the Community Room. Audience: Kids (Ages 5-12), Source ADA Accommodation Requests Please double-check the event … Continue reading "Wednesday Craft-Stravaganza | Cambrian Lib"

Today: STEAM Club at Calabazas Library Drop in every Wednesday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making. 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: … Continue reading "STEAM Club | Calabazas 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: 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"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 7:15 pm – Family Night on Broadway All ticketholders for the Family Night on Broadway performance on August 28 at 7:30 pm are invited to FREE pre-show activities for children … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen Family Night"

Today: Oakland B's vs Idaho Falls Chukars at Raimondi Park. Discover amazing deals on Bay Area events and attractions! Visit our Local Discounts page now. 🎟️✨ #Discounts #Local #BayArea #LocalDiscounts Logo credit/courtesy of Oakland Ballers. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are … Continue reading "Oakland Ballers vs Idaho Falls Chukars"

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"

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"

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 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"

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: Junior STEAM Club at Calabazas Library. Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEAM adventure for young scientists and their caregivers, from robots to engineering to science to making. Visit the library site for a list of events/topics. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Source ADA Accommodation Requests Double-check the event information on the event … Continue reading "Junior STEAM Club | Calabazas Library"

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: Tip Top Thursdays! at Dr. MLK, Jr. Library. Looking for some indoor fun this summer? Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for "Tip Top Thursdays" at 4pm in the Children's Room. We’ll play games & just enjoy being together! Audience: Kids, ages 5-10 Source Double-check the event information on the event … Continue reading "Tip Top Thursdays! | Dr. MLK, Jr. 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: 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: 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"

Tonight: The Little Mermaid (PG) at Courthouse Square, part of Redwood City's Movies on the Square. Double features each Thursday from June 6 through August 29, 2024. Kids Movies start at 6 pm, Bravemaker Independent Films at 8 pm, and the evening feature film at 8:30 pm. Movies are shown in high-definition Blu-Ray and Surround … Continue reading "The Little Mermaid | Courthouse Square"

Today: San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday and today for $5 or free! San Jose Giants have discount ticket promotions on almost every … Continue reading "San Jose Giants vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Excite Ballpark"

Today: Oakland B's vs Idaho Falls Chukars at Raimondi Park. Discover amazing deals on Bay Area events and attractions! Visit our Local Discounts page now. 🎟️✨ #Discounts #Local #BayArea #LocalDiscounts Logo credit/courtesy of Oakland Ballers. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are … Continue reading "Oakland Ballers vs Idaho Falls Chukars"

Today: Stanford Men's Soccer vs CSU Fullerton at Cagan Stadium. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Why are college sports such a bargain? Because so many teams in the Bay area are nationally ranked, families get to see great sporting events for cheap or free! Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are … Continue reading "Stanford Men’s Soccer vs CSU Fullerton | Cagan Stadium"

Shakespeare in the Park by Silicon Valley Shakespeare.  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, July 26–August 30, 2024 in Sanborn Skyline County Park.Rated T for Teen. About Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde “Say what you can, my false o’erweighs your true” On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic powders and tinctures … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

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"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway San Jose"

Tonight: Galaxy Quest (PG) at Courthouse Square, part of Redwood City's Movies on the Square. Double features each Thursday from June 6 through August 29, 2024. Kids Movies start at 6 pm, Bravemaker Independent Films at 8 pm, and the evening feature film at 8:30 pm. Movies are shown in high-definition Blu-Ray and Surround sound … Continue reading "Galaxy Quest | Courthouse Square"

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"

Every Friday this summer, from June 7 to August 30, Oakland residents enjoy discounted walk-up admission at just $5 for kids and $10 for adults. Simply show your ID with your Oakland address to save on 510 Summer Fridays! The discount is available for walk-ups only and applies to six people with one adult showing … Continue reading "Children’s Fairyland Discount Admission for Oakland Residents"

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"

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"

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: 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 at Seven Trees Library This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-17 meets on the first Friday of each month at 4:00 PM. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader in the library! To join Teens Reach you must be 13-17 years of age, have a strong interest … Continue reading "Teens Reach | Seven Trees Lib"

Today: Oakland B's vs Idaho Falls Chukars at Raimondi Park. Discover amazing deals on Bay Area events and attractions! Visit our Local Discounts page now. 🎟️✨ #Discounts #Local #BayArea #LocalDiscounts Logo credit/courtesy of Oakland Ballers. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are … Continue reading "Oakland Ballers vs Idaho Falls Chukars"

Today: San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday and today for $5 or free! San Jose Giants have discount ticket promotions on almost every … Continue reading "San Jose Giants vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Excite Ballpark"

Today: San Jose Giants Fireworks Game at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. Tonight, enjoy free fireworks after the game. Game dates and times for fireworks games are subject to change. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday … Continue reading "San Jose Giants Fireworks Game | Excite Ballpark"

Shakespeare in the Park by Silicon Valley Shakespeare.  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, July 26–August 30, 2024 in Sanborn Skyline County Park.Rated T for Teen. About Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde “Say what you can, my false o’erweighs your true” On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic powders and tinctures … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

Today: Stanford Football vs TCU at Stanford Stadium at 7:30 pm. CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Why are college sports such a bargain? Because so many teams in the Bay area are nationally ranked, families get to see great sporting events for cheap or free! Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events … Continue reading "Stanford Football vs TCU | Stanford Stadium"

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"

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"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway 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"

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: For Goodness Snakes at Mt. Pleasant Library For Goodness Snakes presents an educational and fun filled program through the fascinating world of reptiles. They focus on creating an environment that not only teaches attendees about the exotic reptiles, but at the same time allows for a safe hands-on experience. Audience: Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, … Continue reading "For Goodness Snakes | Mt. Pleasant Library"

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"

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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: Oakland B's vs Idaho Falls Chukars at Raimondi Park. Discover amazing deals on Bay Area events and attractions! Visit our Local Discounts page now. 🎟️✨ #Discounts #Local #BayArea #LocalDiscounts Logo credit/courtesy of Oakland Ballers. Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are … Continue reading "Oakland Ballers vs Idaho Falls Chukars"

Today: Family STEAM at Calabazas Library Drop in every Saturday for a new STEAM adventure, from robots to engineering to science to making.  September - no in person classes, but new STEAM Grab & Go Kits will be available every Saturday @ 2pm Appropriate for ages 4 and up with adult help, 8 and up … Continue reading "Family STEAM | Calabazas Library"

Join us this summer for Free Shakespeare in the Park!Thought to be Shakespeare’s last solo written play, The Tempest tells the tale of a father (Prospero) and daughter (Miranda) set adrift to sea by the jealous machinations of Prospero’s brother. On an island inhabited with magical creatures, Prospero uses magic to rule the land, until a tempest … Continue reading "Free Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway San Jose"

Today: San Jose Giants vs Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Excite BallparkTicket prices range from $7-$30 per seat. CelebrateFamily Best Bet: One of my family's favorite things to do/places to go in the Bay area. See the stars of yesterday and today for $5 or free! San Jose Giants have discount ticket promotions on almost every … Continue reading "San Jose Giants vs. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Excite Ballpark"

Shakespeare in the Park by Silicon Valley Shakespeare.  The Comedy of Errors, August 2–September 1, 2024 in Sanborn Skyline County Park.Rated E for Everyone. About The Comedy of Errors Twins are common characters in Shakespeare’s plays, and The Comedy of Errors does twins one better—its protagonists, Antipholus and Dromio, set out in search of their … Continue reading "Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors"

Today: San Jose Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park Come out to PayPal Park for some exciting Quakes action! 🎉⚽️🌎 #Soccer #SanJoseEarthquakes #Quakes Don't forget to catch the Quakes in action at Levi's Stadium and Stanford Stadium! $28 - $75 gets you in the stadium. Don't forget to get prepaid parking: $27-$55! Please … Continue reading "Earthquakes vs Minnesota United FC | PayPal Park"

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"

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"

Broadway San Jose presents Disney's Frozen, August 21 - September 1, 2024 at San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Disney’s FROZEN features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. … Continue reading "Disney’s Frozen | Broadway San Jose"

Tonight: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at Hellyer County Park, part of Summer Movies In the Park After Dark, at Santa Clara County Parks. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chairs and enjoy an evening under the stars.Parking is $6 per vehicle and movie starts after sundown. Double-check the event information on the event website as … Continue reading "Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – In the Park After Dark"