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San Diego FC at San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer - Regular Season: San Diego FC at San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park

Works/San José
Community art and performance center providing accessible, experimental gallery and performance space. Hosts visual art exhibitions, performance art, and community events.

Omescape — San Jose
Premium escape rooms in downtown San Jose with high-tech props and immersive storylines. 4-8 players per room, 60-minute games.

Urban Putt San Jose
Custom indoor 18-hole mini golf with unique themed holes. Full restaurant and bar.

Hammer Theatre Center
SJSU-operated 540-seat performing arts center featuring student, local, and international talent. Perfect acoustics and sightlines for live theater, dance, and music performances.

PanIQ Room San Jose
Themed escape rooms including Insane Asylum and Atlantis Rising.

Hobee's - Downtown San Jose
Hobee's is a beloved Silicon Valley family restaurant since 1974, known for fresh healthy food, award-winning coffeecake, and their Kids Are Cool program with free fruit plates and coloring sheets. Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays 8AM-2PM for children under 10 with an adult.

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Sky Zone San Jose: Spring Play 4 Pack
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.

Fairgrounds Bingo
Every Wednesday & Thursday Offering a State of The Art Facility with over 80 Hi-Def screens, so you wont miss any of the Bingo action. Best place to play Bingo in San Jose & the South Bay. 4:30PM Doors Open 6:30PM Early Bird Games 7:00PM Regular Games

Reading to Children with Volunteer Venkat (Hybrid: In-Person and Online)
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...

Austin FC at San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer - Regular Season: Austin FC at San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
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.

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Rose Garden
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,...

Wee Love Art: Leo Valledor
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...


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Young Artists of Art Students' Atelier Exhibit
This is an exhibit of drawings and paintings by young local artists who are current and former students of Gabriel Coke from Saratoga, California. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gabriel Coke. **This exhibit is available to view everyday during the library's open hours through April 17, 2026.**

Art Therapy for Tweens
Join us this month for another art therapy program. We will explore different techniques and art materials each month. Create your own unique piece of art to take home. For kids ages 10 and up and their adult caregiver are welcome to attend. Materials will be provided. While supplies last. For...

Concert: Sound Impact!
Sound Impact! returns to Palo Alto for another music education program for children, so break out your jazz hands! Library patrons who remember their concert here four years ago asked for their return of this delightful child-oriented program. Registration isn't required but means you will receive..

Ekphrastic Creative Writing Poetry Workshop
Masuma Ahmed will lead an ekphrastic creative writing poetry workshop that will invite participants to respond creatively to the artwork on display, using it as a springboard for their poetic explorations. The workshop aims to foster an appreciation for the interplay between visual and literary art.

Music Hour at the Library
Join us every second Saturday afternoon for an hour of live music at the library! Relax, enjoy the sounds, and experience the joy of music in a welcoming space. This free event is open to the public and suitable for all ages. The program is organized by the Eternity Band, featuring guest performers.

Toddler Storytime
Toddler storytime session outdoors @ Dimond Park's Toddler Lot (weather permitting). Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years. Every Wednesday at 10:15 am. If it is raining or very muddy, toddler storytime will be held in the Dimond Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room....

Jewelry Making: Beaded Bracelets
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..

Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest
It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian here at Palo Alto City Library. Kids and Teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May....

Art of Living Meditation
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..
Fun with Kids
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TopGolf: $15 Unlimited Play Weekday Mornings
Start your day off right with unlimited Topgolf game play when you choose to pay per person, instead of by bay.

Urban Air Hayward: School Day Play
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...

Museums around the world
Check out Museums around the world, a museum in Mountain View, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Audioguide Collection Ludwig Koblenz, Audioguide Tüftler-Werkstatt-Museum [EN], Audioguide [EN], Audioguide Krippenmuseum [EN] and 12 more.

Filoli Historic House & Garden
Outdoor Space in Woodside, CA

Sunol and Niles
General in Sunol, CA

Niles Depot
General in Fremont, CA

Sunol Depot
General in Sunol, CA

Arrival Information The Museum
Visit Arrival Information The Museum, a museum in Menlo Park, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Heritage railway, Adventure playground, Butterfly-watching trail, Goat compound and 4 more. Offers Historic classroom. Hosts upcoming events. Free admission.

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