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, the annual Day on the Bay multicultural festival at Alviso Marina Park in San Jose. The County of Santa Clara proudly presents this fun-filled festival along the beautiful South Bay shores of Alviso. Our 2024 event will include a resource fair centered on environmental health and showcase the beautiful Alviso Marina, along with several … Continue reading "2024 Day On The Bay | Alviso Marina CP"

Little engineers won’t believe their eyes,  get ready to spend the day out with Thomas and Percy at Roaring Camp Railroads. Click here to purchase tickets. Car 1 is closest to Percy, Car 8 is closest to Thomas. Get your tickets in advance to avoid the lines and get the departure time that you want. … Continue reading "Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party 2024 | Roaring Camp"

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"

One of CelebrateFamily.us Best Bets in the Bay Area for family entertainment. The Northern California Renaissance Faire, known affectionately as the NorCal Ren Faire takes place over 6 weekends at Casa de Fruita. Each weekend has a different theme for events with a free concert scheduled for every Saturday night. Ticket Prices for the NorCal … Continue reading "Nor Cal Ren Faire | Casa de Fruta"

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"

JC Penney continues with their free Kids Zone events.  Stop by your local JCP store between 11 am and noon to make a Scarecrow of Pumpkin Noodle. 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 the event.  … Continue reading "Free JC Penney Kids Zone | Scarecrow or Pumpkin Noodle"

Today: San Jose State University Women's Soccer vs UNLV 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 UNLV"

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: Stanford Women's Soccer vs North Carolina 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 Women’s Soccer vs North Carolina | Cagan Stadium"

Today: San Jose State University Men's Soccer vs UNLV 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 Men’s Soccer vs UNLV"

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: Science Academy Presents: Liquid to Solid Experiments at Bascom Library. Join Science Academy at Bascom Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments for elementary and middle school kids! Today's program is Liquid to Solid Experiments. Liquid to Solid Experiments. Make ice cream in a bag using whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla . Online registration required. … Continue reading "Science Academy Presents: Liquid to Solid Experiments | Bascom 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: 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"

Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons at Chase Center. Warriors games always sell out. Use a verified reseller to protect your purchase. Game tickets: LinkChase Center Parking: LINK Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENT Image credit/image … Continue reading "Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons | Chase Center"

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"

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

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

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

Today: 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: TeenHQ TeensReach: Calling for Volunteers at Dr. MLK Jr Library. Calling all teens between the ages of 13 and 18 looking for simple volunteer opportunities. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, for two hours at a time, join us in TeenHQ to assemble take-home craft kits for kids and teens to enjoy on their own … Continue reading "TeenHQ TeensReach: Calling for Volunteers | Dr. MLK Jr 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: SkyPioneers: Remote Control Plane Engineering at West Valley Library. SkyPioneers: Remote Control Plane Engineering is an engaging, educational experience for children ages 12-14, exposing them to remote control engineering and giving them hands-on experience through the construction of their own remote control plane. Click here to reserve your spot. ADA Accommodation Requests Audience: Teens, … Continue reading "SkyPioneers: Remote Control Plane Engineering | 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: 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"

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"

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"

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"

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: 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: 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"

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Warriors games always sell out. Use a verified reseller to protect your purchase. Game tickets: LinkChase Center Parking: LINK Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENT Image … Continue reading "Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Chase Center"

ARDENWOOD - Join us for a frightfully fun nighttime train ride through Ardenwood’s haunted forest. The ride is spooky, not scary, and is designed especially for children under 12 and the young at heart. Tickets for this event sell out fast! Tickets: $16 forages 3 & up. Click here to purchase your ticket. Double-check the … Continue reading "Haunted Railroad"

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"

Young Eagles free airplane rides for kids (but reservation is strongly recommended!) at San Carlos airport, Terminal Building. Part of the Young Eagles learn to fly program and sponsored by EAA Chapter 20. There is a Young Eagles (somewhere in the Bay area) event almost every month.  Age range for Young Eagles is ages 8 … Continue reading "Free Airplane Rides for Kids | San Carlos"

Young Eagles free airplane rides for kids at the Reid-Hillview 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 and … Continue reading "Free Airplane Rides for Kids | San Jose"

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

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

Little engineers won’t believe their eyes,  get ready to spend the day out with Thomas and Percy at Roaring Camp Railroads. Click here to purchase tickets. Car 1 is closest to Percy, Car 8 is closest to Thomas. Get your tickets in advance to avoid the lines and get the departure time that you want. … Continue reading "Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party 2024 | Roaring Camp"

Join us for our annual family-friendly Halloween Day at Randall Museum. The whole museum will be filled with spooky but not scary delights for the Halloween season. Come in costume and join in the fun at the Randall Museum’s annual Family Halloween Day! Explore the haunted Animal Room, get creative with an amazing array of … Continue reading "2024 Family Halloween Day | Randall Museum"

One of CelebrateFamily.us Best Bets in the Bay Area for family entertainment. The Northern California Renaissance Faire, known affectionately as the NorCal Ren Faire takes place over 6 weekends at Casa de Fruita. Each weekend has a different theme for events with a free concert scheduled for every Saturday night. Ticket Prices for the NorCal … Continue reading "Nor Cal Ren Faire | Casa de Fruta"

Celebrate the harvest the Bavarian way at Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell. Two days of German food and drink including a Biersch Garden.Saturday, October 19th from 10 am to 6 pm& Sunday, October 20th from 10am to 5 pm Arts & crafts booths, business vendors, lots of food and drink, including Wine Central offering wine tasting … Continue reading "Oktoberfest 2024 | Downtown Campbell"

This year we’ve conjured up a cauldron of 6 magically themed days to make sure your family has maximum fun at our most famous, most festive fall affair! Join us October 19-20 and October 25-27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Our “Monster Mash Parade” is your kiddos’ chance to show off their attire … Continue reading "Halloween Jam | Children’s Fairyland"

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

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

Today at 3Below Theaters & Cafe: Monster Bash. Shake those chains, rattle those bones, and let the ghoul times roll at the “Monster Bash!” Hosted by your favorite not-so-spooky monsters from Halloween past, “Monster Bash!” will have kids of all ages singing and dancing along with classic monster melodies such as “The Monster Mash”, “The … Continue reading "Monster Bash"

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"

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: 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"

Today: This is Our Sky at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: Join Luna and her friends for an exploration of the sky which includes phases of the Moon, seasons, constellations, and planets. This is Our Sky! is a general astronomy show that contains elements of interest spanning a wide range of audiences. Family … Continue reading "This is Our Sky | De Anza Planetarium"

Spooktacular Halloween, Saturday, October 19, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m at Magical Bridge in Morgan Hill. Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.  Report Event 

Today: Magic Tree House at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: In Magic Tree House: Space Mission, a mysterious "M" sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. Aligned with early elementary information skills learning objectives, this beautifully produced … Continue reading "Magic Tree House | De Anza Planetarium"

Today: Exoplanets | Worlds of Wonder at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: Follow mankind's first Space Probe as it journeys outside our solar system to the many new worlds astronomers are discovering beyond. Visit Gas Giants caught in a deadly dance with their host stars, frozen rogue planets hurling through space, molten rocky … Continue reading "Exoplanets | Worlds of Wonder | De Anza Planetarium"

Today: Laser Spooktacular Halloween at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Celebrate Halloween under the Planetarium Sky with a fantastic display of laser-drawn images and music. The show features songs such as: Ghostbusters, Hot, Hot, Hot, Monster Mash, The Time Warp, Thriller, and more. Family Audience/ Children 5yrs and older. Double-check the event information on … Continue reading "Laser Spooktacular Halloween | De Anza Planetarium"

ARDENWOOD - Join us for a frightfully fun nighttime train ride through Ardenwood’s haunted forest. The ride is spooky, not scary, and is designed especially for children under 12 and the young at heart. Tickets for this event sell out fast! Tickets: $16 forages 3 & up. Click here to purchase your ticket. Double-check the … Continue reading "Haunted Railroad"

Today: San Jose Bay FC vs NC Courage at PayPal Park Join us for the BAY FC's Inaugural Season! The 2024 NWSL is here! Don't forget to get prepaid parking: $25-$30! Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us.

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"

Today: Laser KISS at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College. Description: Relive the bombastic 70's phenomena of KISS! Laser KISS features the best classic songs including live tracks from their legendary performances. If you can’t see KISS in concert, Laser KISS is the next best thing. Selections include: Calling Doctor Love, Beth, Rock & Roll … Continue reading "Laser KISS | De Anza Planetarium"