Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
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Contemporary arts center grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience. Incubates new visual, literary, and performance art to engage civic dialogue and community transformation.
Home of the San Jose Sharks (NHL). 17,400-seat arena hosting hockey, concerts, family shows, and events.
Experience the soothing calm of meditation presented by library partner, Art of Living Foundation. Enjoy this free, one-hour session focused on managing stress and anxiety through simple, evidence-based techniques. This is an experiential session open to all adults and includes optional light...
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Historic performance venue hosting Symphony San Jose concerts in downtown San Jose.
Experience the soothing calm of yoga and meditation, as presented by our partner, The Heartfulness Institute each Saturday. Yoga is taught by certified instructors and meditation is taught by a Heartfulness certified instructor. Yoga may be either chair or regular yoga. Please be sure to bring your.
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Make your way to our bays for your choice of $2 green Bud Light, Coors Light or Miller Lite. Only on 03/17!
School Playground (Joint Use) · 0.1 acres
Retro arcade bar with 50+ classic cabinets, pinball machines, and console setups. Free play with cover charge. 21+ after 9pm.
Museums Galleries in San Jose, CA
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...
Join us for a free math program for Kindergarten to 3rd grade students to learn basic Arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division from one digit to four digit numbers. It is taught by trained high school students. Focus is to build confidence and love for Math in young...
Nonprofit jazz organization founded in 1986. Producer of the annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and Winter Fest, plus year-round jazz programming and education.
Nonprofit contemporary art center founded in 1980. Presents 4–8 ambitious, large-scale, site-specific installations and exhibitions annually. Free admission.
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*This is a FREE webinar* In this dual focused workshop, a SJPL Works Business Librarian help you learn interview and networking skills. Interviewing can be very high stress and nerve-racking experience. Come learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position. When it...
Come join our meditation program to help relax your body and mind, and improve your overall health and well-being. ADA Accommodation Requests
Home of the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS). 18,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium with family zones and concessions.
Would you like your children to have fun listening to stories while building vocabulary, developing listening skills, and enhancing their reading comprehension? Join us for virtual Reading to Children where SJPL volunteer Venkat will read aloud a variety of stories! This event is designed for...
Join us for the Rose Garden Branch Library's monthly craft program! Each month we will be doing a different craft. This is a free program with limited space. All materials will be provided. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Books for book club will be...
Convention center hosting GalaxyCon pop culture conventions in San Jose, CA.
Invite friends to download the Topgolf App and become a Member - and you both get $15. See terms for full details.
Sky Zone Annual Pass — unlimited jumping all year long. Includes member perks like discounts on parties, merchandise, and exclusive member events. Details and pricing vary by location.
Develop your English language skills by practicing speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Do you want to build your English language skills and your confidence? The Educational Park Branch Library Family Learning Center, in partnership with Evergreen Valley...
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.
Resident opera company presenting four mainstage productions annually at the historic California Theatre. One of the few year-round resident opera companies in the US.
Join us for a heartwarming online conversation with Smithsonian curator Paula J. Johnson as she explores the legacy of culinary icon Julia Child , inspired by her book Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space . Featuring interviews with chefs who knew Julia,..
6,000 sq ft cooperative fine art gallery in San Jose's SoFA District. Showcases local and regional artists with original art, prints, ceramics, jewelry, and handmade gifts.
Get 4 visits of 120-minute jump sessions for one guest. Includes 20% off Fuel Zone, access to Members Only Events, and party discounts. Sessions must be used within 60 days of purchase. SkySocks sold separately.
*This is a FREE webinar* In this dual focused workshop, a SJPL Works Business Librarian help you learn interview and networking skills. Interviewing can be very high stress and nerve-racking experience. Come learn how to successfully prepare for an interview to land your next position. When it...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
Exclusive jump sessions for Sky Zone members. Enjoy the park with fellow members in a less crowded environment. Check with your location for schedule and details.
Science and technology museum with hands-on exhibits on robotics, VR, biotech, and an IMAX dome theater.
Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
SJSU-operated 540-seat performing arts center featuring student, local, and international talent. Perfect acoustics and sightlines for live theater, dance, and music performances.
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
The first museum in the United States devoted solely to quilts and textiles as art. Features rotating exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists in the SoFA arts district.
Embark on a colorful adventure with our Wee Love Art program featuring Leo Valledor, a renowned Filipino artist. Dive into Valledor's vibrant world of abstract expressionism through hands-on art activities inspired by his bold and dynamic style. Join us for a journey of creativity and exploration...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
South Bay's premier professional orchestra performing eight programs per season at the California Theatre. Formerly Symphony Silicon Valley, a cornerstone of San Jose's classical music scene.
Why wait to find greater peace in your life? Join volunteers from the Art of Living Foundation every Sat. morning at 11:00 AM for a relaxing meditation session. Sessions will include simple yoga stretches that can be done sitting on a chair, calming breathing techniques ( pranayama ), and a guided..
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 volunteer....
Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family! ADA Accommodation Requests
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Books for book club will be...
In this full day workshop with the Power Beans Foundation, participants will get hands-on experience building and programming robots and will learn: Robot design and engineering principles Hands on VEX V5RC Robot Building Programming with VEXCode Teamwork and Collaboration skills Participants will..
Join us for a heartwarming online conversation with Smithsonian curator Paula J. Johnson as she explores the legacy of culinary icon Julia Child , inspired by her book Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space . Featuring interviews with chefs who knew Julia,..
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
2,677-seat theater hosting Broadway shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Home to Broadway San Jose.
Professional chamber orchestra presenting classical and contemporary repertoire. Performs at multiple venues across San Jose, emphasizing intimate concert experiences and community engagement.
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
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 volunteer....
Historic 1927 theater and home of Opera San Jose and Symphony Silicon Valley. Beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture.
Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This meeting will be held online via Zoom. The link and password will be sent to you 1 day in advance of the event. To protect participants' privacy, this meeting will not.
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,...
Join us for a creative jewelry making craft workshop. Learn how to design and create your own unique bracelet using colorful beads and charms, and take home your very own beaded bracelet. Materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters! ADA..
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a fun and engaging literary discussion. New members are always welcome! This month's discussion will be centered around the book, Everything Is Tuberculosis: the History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. This meeting...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
One of the largest and most respected youth musical theater organizations in the US, producing high-quality musicals at the Montgomery Theater performed by young actors.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Iconic 2,850-capacity concert and events venue open since 1936. Hosts major touring music acts, sports events, and large-scale productions in downtown San Jose.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Stunning 1927 movie palace restored as a performing arts venue with 1,122 seats. Home to Opera San José and Symphony San Jose, considered one of the best-preserved examples of 1920s-era theater design.
The Pearl Avenue Book Club meets virtually, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in the lively discussions. Currently, the Club is meeting on zoom. If you register, you will be contacted with the link on the day of the program. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at...
Historic 2,677-seat theater in downtown San Jose designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Home to Broadway San Jose and major touring productions.
Intimate 486-seat historic theater in downtown San Jose. Primary venue for Children's Musical Theater San Jose (CMT) and other community performing arts productions.
Wanna make that idea into a piece of wall art? Create a poster size print using TeenHQ MakerSpace’s HP DesignJet Studio, 36” Printer. Each participant can create one 24”x36” poster to take home per month. For images found online, ensure they are "large" enough for good print quality. Look for...
Drop in and join us every Monday from 4pm-5pm for an evening of STEM related family fun! This club is intended for ages 5-10, but all families are welcome. Free. No registration required. March 2 -Cloud Types Posters March 9 - Paper Playground Challenge March 16 - Levitating Paper Clips! March 23 -.
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