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Things to do with kids in San Jose

Family-friendly things to do in San Jose in 2026: 23 kid-friendly events plus 63 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Moitozo ParkOutdoors · Free
  2. Riverview ParkOutdoors · Free
  3. Backesto ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. The Beautiful Way ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. Plata Arroyo ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Emma Prusch Farm ParkOutdoors · Free
  7. Bamboo Giant NurseryOutdoors · Free
  8. Kirby ParkOutdoors · Free
  9. TeaspoonFood · $
  10. River view Stormwater GardenOutdoors · Free
  11. Raymond Bernal Junior Memorial ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. Heinlenville ParkOutdoors · Free
  13. Watson ParkOutdoors · Free
  14. Sierra Road Vista PointOutdoors · Free
  15. Wildflower MeadowOutdoors · Free
  16. Wilcox ParkOutdoors · Free
  17. Tully Community BallfieldsOutdoors · Free
  18. Cypress Community and Senior CenterCulture · $$
  19. Berryessa Community CenterCulture · $$
  20. CineArts @ Santana RowCulture · $$
  21. Japanese American Museum of San JoseCulture · $$
  22. Bascom Community CenterCulture · $$
  23. San José Bike ClinicCulture · $$
  24. Children’s Discovery MuseumCulture · $$
  25. Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseSunday, October 25, 2026 · Children's Discovery Museum
  26. Happy Hollow Park & ZooSunday, October 25, 2026 · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
  27. Special Storytime: HalloweenSunday, October 25, 2026 · Hillview
  28. (Virtual) Chess ClubSunday, October 25, 2026 · San Jose Public Library
  29. Family Games: Cards & Board GamesSunday, October 25, 2026 · Tully
  30. Game On at the LibrarySunday, October 25, 2026 · Joyce Ellington
  31. Board Game ZoneSunday, October 25, 2026 · Seven Trees
  32. The Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysSunday, October 25, 2026 · The Tech Interactive
  33. Wii Gaming for Tweens and TeensSunday, October 25, 2026 · Bascom
  34. Math FestivalSunday, October 25, 2026 · Alviso
  35. Vietnamese Class for KidsSunday, October 25, 2026 · Tully
  36. Family Storytime + Stay & PlaySunday, October 25, 2026 · Evergreen
  37. Rave Fiesta Dance PartySunday, October 25, 2026 · Berryessa
  38. Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & PlaySunday, October 25, 2026 · King Library
  39. Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Children's Discovery Museum
  40. Happy Hollow Park & ZooWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
  41. Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseThursday, October 29, 2026 · Children's Discovery Museum
  42. Happy Hollow Park & ZooThursday, October 29, 2026 · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
  43. Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseFriday, October 30, 2026 · Children's Discovery Museum
  44. Happy Hollow Park & ZooFriday, October 30, 2026 · Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
  45. The Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysSaturday, October 31, 2026 · The Tech Interactive
  46. The Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysSunday, November 1, 2026 · The Tech Interactive
  47. The Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysSaturday, November 7, 2026 · The Tech Interactive

Family-friendly spots in San Jose

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Upcoming family events in San Jose

SunOct 25
  1. 10 AMChildren's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren's Discovery Museum · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on exhibits and daily art and science programs for kids 0-10.
  2. 10 AMHappy Hollow Park & ZooHappy Hollow Park & Zoo · Zoo · Ages 1–12 · $$Small zoo plus rides and play areas designed for younger kids.
  3. 12:30 PMSpecial Storytime: HalloweenHillview · Library · Ages 1–12
  4. 1 PM(Virtual) Chess ClubSan Jose Public Library · Library · Ages 3–13
  5. 1 PMFamily Games: Cards & Board GamesTully · Library · Ages 3–13
  6. 1 PMGame On at the LibraryJoyce Ellington · Library · All ages
  7. 2 PMBoard Game ZoneSeven Trees · Library · All ages
  8. 2 PMThe Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysThe Tech Interactive · Museum · Ages 5–13 · $$Hands-on tech and science exhibits, plus weekend lab demos.
  9. 2 PMWii Gaming for Tweens and TeensBascom · Library · Ages 5–13 · $
  10. 3 PMMath FestivalAlviso · Library · Ages 3–13
  11. 3 PMVietnamese Class for KidsTully · Library · Ages 3–13
  12. 3:15 PMFamily Storytime + Stay & PlayEvergreen · Library · Ages 1–12
  13. 3:30 PMRave Fiesta Dance PartyBerryessa · Library · Ages 1–12
  14. 4 PMIndoor Family Storytime + Stay & PlayKing Library · Library · Ages 1–12
WedOct 28
  1. 10 AMChildren's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren's Discovery Museum · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on exhibits and daily art and science programs for kids 0-10.
  2. 10 AMHappy Hollow Park & ZooHappy Hollow Park & Zoo · Zoo · Ages 1–12 · $$Small zoo plus rides and play areas designed for younger kids.
ThuOct 29
  1. 10 AMChildren's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren's Discovery Museum · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on exhibits and daily art and science programs for kids 0-10.
  2. 10 AMHappy Hollow Park & ZooHappy Hollow Park & Zoo · Zoo · Ages 1–12 · $$Small zoo plus rides and play areas designed for younger kids.
FriOct 30
  1. 10 AMChildren's Discovery Museum of San JoseChildren's Discovery Museum · Museum · Ages 1–12 · $$Hands-on exhibits and daily art and science programs for kids 0-10.
  2. 10 AMHappy Hollow Park & ZooHappy Hollow Park & Zoo · Zoo · Ages 1–12 · $$Small zoo plus rides and play areas designed for younger kids.
SatOct 31
  1. 2 PMThe Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysThe Tech Interactive · Museum · Ages 5–13 · $$Hands-on tech and science exhibits, plus weekend lab demos.
SunNov 1
  1. 1 PMThe Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysThe Tech Interactive · Museum · Ages 5–13 · $$Hands-on tech and science exhibits, plus weekend lab demos.
SatNov 7
  1. 1 PMThe Tech Interactive — Family SaturdaysThe Tech Interactive · Museum · Ages 5–13 · $$Hands-on tech and science exhibits, plus weekend lab demos.