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Math Festival
This program has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Branch Library. The Julia Robinson Math Festival provides students with fun and meaningful math experiences to develop their mathematical confidence, joy, and problem solving skills. Students in grades K-8 and their...
Silent Book Club
Join our group and read in silence with others in our quiet study room. Bring your own book (and quiet snacks), or select one from our collection here at East Branch Library! ADA Accommodation Requests
Reading Buddies
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...
Reading To Children
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. Throughout this 30-minute session, our trained volunteer or a staff member of the library will not only read to your kids but also engage with..
Family Storytime
Join us on Saturday mornings for Family Storytime. This thirty-minute story time features lots of movement, singing, and action. Early literacy focus is on picture books, flannel board stories and fingerplays and an early introduction to group dynamics and socialization. For accessibility...
Meditation for Adults
Come join our meditation program to help relax your body and mind, and improve your overall health and well-being. ADA Accommodation Requests
STEM Workshops by Meemli
Please note Registration is full - You may sign the Waitlist Seven Trees Library has partnered with Meemli, a 501c3 nonprofit, who have created their own safe online platform and custom content developed and delivered by top-notch teachers to provide great learning experiences to young students....
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Houston Dynamo FC at San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer - Regular Season: Houston Dynamo FC at San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park
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.
Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds! The Santa Clara Dog Training Club is back with their popular training series — helping dogs and their owners build better communication, confidence, and skills together. Whether you’re starting with basic obedience or shar
California Theatre
California Theatre is a historic 1,122-seat venue in downtown San Jose, home to Opera San Jose and Symphony San Jose.
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market
East Santa Clara Street Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Jose, CA.
KALEID Gallery
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.
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages
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.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
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.
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: Save Big. Play All Year
Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid
ESL Conversation Club at the Morgan Hill Library
Please join us for fun conversations and to practice English! Come to improve your English speaking and listening skills, while learning about other cultures in a safe and supportive environment. This program is for adults ages 18 and older who speak basic English. No Registration Required For...
Mindfulness Meditation (Online)
Mindfulness meditation is a wonderful way to develop clarity, discipline, and perspective as well as improve your mental and physical health. Join online sessions with Phuong Pham, a Buddhist nun experienced in the practice of meditation. Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together followed...
Bilingual Storytime at Wilma Chan Center
Join us at the Wilma Chan Family Resource Center for a special storytime series over the summer! 11:15am-11:45am - Storytime 11:45am-12:15pm -- Stay and Play activity Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed,...
Opera San José
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.
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..
Filoli Historic House & Garden
Outdoor Space in Woodside, CA
Free Things to Do
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Community Yoga and Heartfulness Meditation
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.
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.
MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
Contemporary arts center grounded in the Chicano/Latino experience. Incubates new visual, literary, and performance art to engage civic dialogue and community transformation.
Mommy and Me Spring painting
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Mandarin Storytime
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs in Mandarin! For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408)...
Institute of Contemporary Art San José
Nonprofit contemporary art center founded in 1980. Presents 4–8 ambitious, large-scale, site-specific installations and exhibitions annually. Free admission.
AnatoKidz
Join at Educational Park Branch Library for some fun and interactive anatomy lessons designed just for kids! Explore the brain, heart, lungs, bones, and more in a fun and engaging way with activities that will boost your curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking. Tickets for the program will be..
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.
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...
Hidden Gems
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Montgomery Theater
Historic theater in downtown San Jose hosting musicals, plays, and community performances.
California Theatre (Symphony San Jose)
Symphony San Jose performs at the historic California Theatre, a 1,122-seat venue in downtown San Jose featuring classical concerts, holiday performances, and family programs.
Monday Meditation & Mindfulness
Join us for a series of mindfulness and meditation classes. Come practice meditation for 20 minutes and ask questions for 10 minutes with instructor Manisha. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need.
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
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.
Santa Clara County Law Library
Santa Clara County Law Library is a public central library in San Jose, CA. Open 2,676 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 20,000 square feet.
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.
San Jose Civic
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.
Fiber Arts Circle at Almaden
Do you enjoy crocheting or knitting? Want to see what others are working on, refine your skills, or connect with other crafters? Grab your project and join us every week in the Almaden Library living room (behind the Tech Center where the newspapers and magazines are kept) to crochet or knit (or...
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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
Join us for bilingual Spanish and English stories and music the whole family will love! Children of all ages will enjoy listening, singing, and playing along. Afterwards, stay for a fun craft activity! ¡Acompáñenos para disfrutar cuentos y música bilingües español e inglés que le encantará a toda...
Teen Gamers Club
Teen Gamers Club is a biweekly event where we play various tabletop roleplaying games, card games, and board games! No prior experience needed. Bring your own game or try one of ours! Right now we are playing: Pathfinder 1st Edition. This program is for teens aged 14 to 18. Library staff may take...
Little Ones Storytime
Join Librarian Heidi on Wednesday mornings at 10:30AM for Little Ones Storytime at Children's Library. Storytime includes a variety of early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes..
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