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Free First Friday | San Jose Museum of Art

October 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

San Jose Museum of Art Events on CelebrateFamily.us.

Visit the San Jose Museum of Art free this evening in downtown San Jose.

Art lovers can visit the San Jose Museum of Art free the first Friday of the month from 6 – 9 pm. This is a great time for parents and their teens to visit the museum for class projects and events.

Dancers from New Ballet’s professional dance company will return once again to SJMA to present selections from the 2025–26 season, including the company’s upcoming Halloween Gala and Fast Forward, an evening of brand-new contemporary ballet, as well as vignettes from traditional favorites The San José Nutcracker and Giselle. Dalia Rawson, New Ballet’s Artistic and Executive Director, will provide insights, commentary, and context. In addition to her many professional credits, Ms. Rawson is also the choreographer of Giselle and The San José Nutcracker.

Kids 17 and under, college students (with ID), and teachers (with ID) get free admission to the galleries any time.

Free Free, but reservations/ticket required.

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110 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113 United States
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Free Day | San Jose Museum of Art

August 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

San Jose Museum of Art Events on CelebrateFamily.us.

Art and music lovers can visit the San Jose Museum of Art free as part of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. Enjoy the music as jazz choirs, bands and ensembles from the Bay area “Wow the Crowd” for free! Concerts are scheduled from 12 – 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Free Individual Tickets everyday for kids, plus college students and teachers with ID.

About the San Jose Museum of Art

Museum Description: The San José Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity, and inspires connection with every visit. 

The Museum presents nine to twelve exhibitions each year, including one‑person and thematic group exhibitions that include a range of artworks, from traditional painting to exploratory new‑media installations. Source: San Jose Museum of Art

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. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com

Free
110 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113 United States
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Free First Friday | San Jose Museum of Art

January 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

San Jose Museum of Art Events on CelebrateFamily.us.

Visit the San Jose Museum of Art free this evening in downtown San Jose.

Art lovers can visit the San Jose Museum of Art free the first Friday of the month from 6 – 9 pm. This is a great time for parents and their teens to visit the museum for class projects and events.

Kids 17 and under, college students (with ID) and teachers (with ID) get free admission to the galleries any time.

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 EVENTS | Image credit/courtesy San Jose Museum of Art.

About the San Jose Museum of Art

Museum Description: The San José Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity, and inspires connection with every visit. 

The Museum presents nine to twelve exhibitions each year, including one‑person and thematic group exhibitions that include a range of artworks, from traditional painting to exploratory new‑media installations. Source: San Jose Museum of Art

Free
110 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113 United States
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Hakone Estate & Gardens Free Admission for Santa Clara County Residents

October 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hakone Estate and Gardens Free Admission for Santa Clara County Residents

Free admission is now available to Santa Clara County residents on the first Tuesday of the month (March through October) and the first Saturday of the month (November through February), through August 2023.

Regular Admission:
Adult (18 – 64) $10
Seniors (65+) and Students (5 – 17) $8
Children (4 and younger) Free

Saratoga Residents(Verification such as driver’s license is required.)
$2 discount
First Tuesday of Month Free

About Hakone Estate and Gardens: Hakone is one of the old Japanese estate, retreat and gardens in the Western Hemisphere. 18 acres of magnificent beauty is nestled in the verdant hills of Saratoga overlooking Silicon Valley.

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110 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113 United States
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