SUNDAY
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NOVEMBER
Things to do with kids in the Bay Area this week
940 things to do with kids in the Bay Area this week, November 1–7, 35 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to find them. Last updated November 1, 2026.
All kids & family events in the Bay Area — November 1–7
Dia de Muertos celebration at La Peña Cultural Center features altar ceremony, bilingual storytime, craftmaking, Son Jarocho concert and community fandango, free, all ages.
Coco screening at Educational Park, San Jose features Día de Muertos suncatcher making while the film plays, and attendees may bring snacks, for ages 18 and under.
Student-built machines smash pumpkins for composting while over 40 maker, club, and robotics booths provide hands‑on science in the Saratoga High School courtyard, free, all ages.
Storytime with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement followed by a Stay & Play with toys and librarian in King Library’s Children’s Room, free for ages 5 and under.
Dog Man – The Musical (San Jose Civic) — Hilarious crime‑fighting dog policeman battles cyborg fish Flippy and cloned cat Petey in a family adventure.
Bilingual storytime at Edenvale features stories, rhymes, fingerplays and movement, followed by a 30‑minute stay‑and‑play with age‑appropriate toys, free, for ages 10 and under.
Bluey's Big Play (San Jose Center for the Performing Arts) — theatrical adaptation of Emmy‑winning series featuring original story, new music, and puppets bringing Bluey to life.
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Storytime with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement in Evergreen’s Community Room, followed by 30 minutes of toys and a librarian answering questions, free for ages 5 and under.
Paint and decorate a sugar skull with provided materials at Gilroy Library’s children’s zone while supplies last, for all ages.
Lantern-lit walk to Jewel Lake honoring loved ones and endangered park species, with an altar for photos, at Tilden Environmental Education Center, all ages.
Decorate a calavera (skull) spoon to take home at the Ortega branch of San Francisco Public Library, supplies limited, first‑come first‑served, all ages.
Fish feeding at Crown Memorial State Beach’s Doug Siden Visitor Center aquariums shows crabs, fish and other critters eating, all ages.
Dia de los Muertos Festival at Siesta Valley Bowl features Catrinas, live mariachi, ofrenda, artisans, food; free, tickets for 7 pm shows by Ritmos Tropicosmos and La Santa Cecilia.
Campus walk features department altars, performances, music, crafts, food trucks, and a Catrina/Catrin costume contest at Santa Clara University’s Palm Drive.
Puppet Show: Hummingbird Saves Fire performed at the Storybook Puppet Theater in Children’s Fairyland.
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Build and create with LEGO bricks, mini‑figures, Magna‑Tiles, and other STEM kits at the San Francisco Public Library park, for ages 5–10.
ABC to Drawing (Dublin Library, Virginia Bennett Room) — Mother/daughter duo teaches drawing using ABCs and 123s, supplies provided, free, limited to 24 participants, for ages 3–12.
Make a sugar skull‑inspired mask at the Merced branch of the San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5–10.
Chicken Run, a clever Claymation feature by Peter Lord and Nick Park, plays in the Orchard Room; adults must stay with children, all ages welcome.
Brook Thompson reads and discusses her nonfiction picture book about the Klamath River Indigenous environmental-justice movement at West Portal Library, for ages 5–10.
High‑energy Bhangra and Bollywood performance followed by a basic‑step dance lesson at Sunnyvale Public Library’s Main Library Program Room, free, all ages.
Explore library maker tools for techy and crafty projects at Belmont Library MakerSpace, all ages.
Create simple stop‑motion movies with iPad apps, toys and paper at Joyce Ellington, then showcase the Thanksgiving‑themed animations; free, registration required, for ages 6–12.
Screening of the 2014 animated film El Libro de la Vida, PG, 95 minutes, with English closed captions, for all ages.
Japanese tea ceremony demonstration by Sensei John Larissou in Hakone Gardens’ Cultural Exchange Center, ages 5 and up.
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Close the Little Farm for the night at Tilden’s pig pen, meet farm residents, learn their diets, and deliver their evening meal provided by staff, all ages.
Cascada de Flores presents bilingual music, storytelling and dance celebrating Mexico and Central America traditions for Día de Muertos, free pan de muerto supplies last, all ages.
Board game sessions with a large selection of new and classic games at Seven Trees Library, open Sundays 2–4 PM, free, ages 18 and under.
Four-week American Sign Language class with Janel Schmidt at Newark Library’s Curiosity Shop uses visual prompts, pictures, and props to teach Deaf language and culture for all ages.
Nature Exploration Station (Parkside, San Francisco Public Library) — Hands‑on nature study with magnifying glasses, drawing tools and more, for ages 5–10.
One‑on‑one or small‑group story sessions with a volunteer in Vineland’s Children’s Picture Book area, plus chance to read aloud, free, ages 10 and under.
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Coding Club in the Makerspace offers hands‑on coding activities with all materials supplied, open to ages 4–100; parents must stay in the building.
Guided tours at Cantor Arts Center explore three to four themed artworks with a Stanford student or volunteer guide, offering contemplation and conversation; free, first‑come.
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Individualized math support via workshops, practice problems, and homework help, delivered by high school volunteers from Engage at Urban School of San Francisco, for ages 5–10.
Explore seasonal wetland changes on a 0.5‑2‑mile walk at Big Break Visitor Center; bring water, wear shoes, free, adult participation required, ages 5 and up.
MONDAY
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NOVEMBER
Dia De Los Muertos Extravaganza (San Lorenzo Library, Cafe Area) — Face painting by Diego Flores Art, marshmallow sugar‑skull decorating, and DIY marigold hair accessories, all ages.
Dance and sing with Cascada de Flores in a Día de Muertos journey, sending messages on kites, learning sugar skulls, building an ofrenda for ages 11 and under.
Songs, wiggles, and stories followed by open‑ended exploration during Stay and Play at Pacifica Sharp Park Library, for ages 5 and under.
Singing, stories, and rhyming activities for toddlers and caregivers at Dublin Library, free tickets limited to first 35 in line, ages 5 and under.
Native American Heritage storytime at the Rose Garden community room features captivating tales and activities honoring diverse cultures and traditions, for ages 5 and under.
Nature activities for toddlers at the Big Break Visitor Center, offering fall fun or winter warmth in a drop‑in program, free, for ages 5 and under.
Play with provided toys, listen to music, and meet neighbors at North Beach Library’s Monday Morning Play, for ages 5 and under.
Help Me Grow hosts a play‑based activity group fostering cognitive, social, and emotional development at San Bruno Public Library, for ages 0–5.
Sugar skull decorating workshop with artist Chris Granillo at Crockett Library, teaching Día de los Muertos history and symbolism, all materials provided, registration required, for all ages.
Songs and movement activities on the Civic Center Library lawn, with a blanket, transition to an indoor Stay and Play session; free, for all ages.
Storytime for babies at the Visitacion Valley San Francisco Public Library, then playtime, for ages 5 and under.
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Storytime at Seven Trees offers stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement, then a Stay & Play session with toys and a librarian, free for ages 5 and under.
Music, dancing, and motor‑skill activities fill Albany Library’s Little Dance Party for ages five and under.
Songs, active rhymes and stories for 18‑month‑to‑3‑year‑olds fill the Main Library Children’s Room, followed by play with age‑appropriate toys, for all ages.
Pajama Storytime at Gilroy Library’s children’s area offers story reading, songs, games, and Librarian Cameron in pajamas for all ages.
Storybooks, flannel boards, and songs support early literacy at San Pablo Library, San Pablo, for ages 5 and under.
Toddler Plus Storytime at Bay Farm Island Library offers 20‑30 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to develop word and sound recognition, for ages 3–12.
Stories, songs, and fun at Grand Avenue Library, followed by a snack, coloring, and playtime, for ages 3–13.
Music and movement storytime with interactive songs and stories at the Auditorium Branch Library, all ages.
Monday Evening Storytime offers stories, songs, puppets and more on the Central Library’s 4th floor for ages 2‑5.
Songs, rhymes, finger plays and movement activities encourage early literacy at Mt. Pleasant, free, for ages 5 and under.
Stories and songs for families at Fremont Public Library, pajamas allowed, require a drop‑in ticket from the Kids Help Desk, for ages 5 and under with an adult.
Storytime for toddlers at Merced, San Francisco Public Library, for ages 5 and under.
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The new bookmobile visits Foster City Library, showcasing the mobile library service and celebrating community libraries for all ages.
Mission Branch Library hosts an interactive storytime with songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement, followed by free play with library‑provided toys.
Songs, books, and stories blend at San Ramon Library’s Family Storytime, encouraging language, literacy, and social skill development, for ages 1–5.
Imaginary adventure with listening practice and shared books in the San Carlos Library Children’s Room, for ages 5 and under.
Crafty STEAM exploration with Librarian Beth in the Gilroy Library’s Burrow area, for ages 5–13.
Cardboard creations cut with a safe Chompsaw at Brisbane Library, using maker tools for techy and crafty projects, first‑come, first‑served, for ages 6–18.
Music and reading fill the Bayview Branch Library during family storytime, for all ages.
Vibrant ofrendas by local artists displayed at King Library, featuring live performances, artist talks, hot chocolate and tamales during the October 8 reception.
Stories, songs, and fingerplays fill the Virginia Bennett Room at Dublin Library, for ages 3–12.
Stories and music fill North Fair Oaks Library each Monday, with listening, singing, and playing together, for ages 11 and under.
Pajama Storytime (San Bruno Public Library) — Storytelling session in the Children’s Room for kids in pajamas, ages 0–8; adults must be with a child.
Hands‑on wildlife caregiver class at Lindsay Wildlife Experience, exploring zoology, enclosure design, enrichment; $45 member/$55 non‑member per class, for ages 9–12.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Castro Valley Library children’s area, welcoming ages 3–12.
Maker Exploration at Lakewood Branch Library showcases Maker Lab equipment in action and teaches usage for personal projects, free, all ages.
Free‑build LEGO hour in Milpitas Library’s Program Room, drop‑in, no registration, limited space, younger siblings and parents wait outside, ages 5–13.
Day of the Dead Celebration (Dia de los Muertos) — Crafts, goodies, and Mexican pastries offered at the MLK Activity Zone in Berkeley.
Paint a 3D-printed design while watching next week’s model printed live, with staff answering questions; supplies provided while available, all ages.
Village Movie Day shows Pixar’s Coco in the Social Sciences & Humanities Village Center, Room L73 at De Anza College, celebrating Día de los Muertos.
The Bernal Scream (Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose) — Two new haunted attractions open for the first time, offering spooky fun, all ages.
Turkish playdate offers toys, crafts, and librarian book recommendations at Central Park Library, for all ages.
Stay & Play at Auditorium Branch Library offers age‑appropriate toys for kids to explore after storytime.
Science experiments and learning sessions led by Scientific Adventures teachers at Melrose Branch, Oakland, for all ages.
Atherton Library Makerspace hosts papercraft making folded paper diyas and tissue paper rangolis for Diwali, supplies limited, ages 6–18.
Reading aloud with a trained dog and volunteer in Morgan Hill Library’s Children’s Activity Room, 15‑minute one‑on‑one sessions for K‑6 students, ages 5–13.
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Learn chess basics or play games in Willow Glen Community Room, San Jose, for ages 5–12.
Storytelling and interactive Spanish songs with books, rhymes, and playtime for children and families at the Downtown Library, all ages, adults must accompany a child.
Lego building sessions at Elmhurst Branch let participants create and display favorite builds for all to admire, for ages 3–12.
Gujarati Diwali Storytime at Fremont Library offers Gujarati stories and rhymes, language practice, and free tickets required at the Children’s Service Desk, for ages 3–12.
Write thank‑you notes on paper leaves and attach them to the Gratitude Tree by the Information Desk; free for all ages.
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe members present a land acknowledgement, a Bernadette Quiroz book reading, a history presentation, and a hands‑on craft at Sunnyvale Public Library, free for ages 5–18.
Open drumming practice at Cultural Center, Building 17, Room 107 invites students and community members to create rhythms together, welcoming all ages.
New picture books are read aloud in a 20‑30‑minute storytime at Alameda Main Library for kindergarten through third grade, ages 3–12.
Storytime at the Western Addition branch of the San Francisco Public Library, all ages.
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Write a holiday letter at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Office mailbox and receive a free personalized response from Santa and his elves.
Independent gymnastics practice on apparatuses with staff assistance, adults supervising up to two participants each, pre‑registration required, at San Lorenzo Community Center and Park, for ages 5–11.
Free homework help for K–6 students in small collaborative groups, led by enthusiastic teen volunteers, at Gilroy Library 1st floor, no registration required.
Guess the number of corn kernels in a jar at the Lafayette Library Children’s Area; submit a guess for a chance to win the grand prize, ages 3–9.
Beginner and intermediate chess lessons and games with all materials provided in a relaxed, supportive setting at Hillview, San Jose, free, ages 5 and up.
One‑on‑one or small‑group reading sessions with a volunteer in the Children's Picture Book Area, where kids can also practice reading aloud, ages 10 and under.
Free homework assistance with college volunteer tutors in the Orchard Room at Saratoga Library, for ages 5–13.
3D Printing Basics class at Central Park Library’s Technology Center teaches beginners to design custom objects in Tinkercad with hands‑on expert help, ages 10+.
Math club in Santa Teresa Library offers practice with rounding, fractions, area, perimeter, graphs, money, polygons, angles and decimals, led by a teen volunteer. Free, ages 5–12.
Community ofrenda at Bascom Library where participants learn about Día de Muertos and place a photo or name tag honoring a loved one, all ages.
Exhibit | Centering Philippine and Filipinx American Histories: Selections from The Bancroft Library
Bancroft Library corridor displays centuries‑spanning Philippine materials, including a 1646 Inquisitorial trial transcript, Cebuano prayer book, student publications, and Jessica Hagedorn’s drafts, drawings, and lyrics.
Ofrenda altar at Biblioteca Latinoamericana’s front entrance, where visitors view and add photos or mementos of loved ones, free, for ages 5 and under and 10 and up.
Early Learning Readiness session in Gilroy Library’s Community Room, registration required via QR code or website, for ages 3–5.
Free after‑school homework tutoring by high‑school volunteers at Newark Library for kids grades K‑8, for ages 3–12.
Dia de los Muertos altar honoring Latinx STEM ancestors displayed at the De Anza Planetarium.
Drop-in homework help at Bayview Branch Library, 5100 Hartnett Avenue, Richmond, with unlimited sessions after a single registration.
Homework help sessions with trained interns for K‑8 students at Belmont Library’s Homework Center, for ages 6–18.
Drop-in homework help at Auditorium Branch Library, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, offers free assistance Monday‑Thursday, 3‑5 PM; register once for unlimited sessions all year.
Free homework assistance for primary and secondary students, including daily assignments, research projects, K‑6 math and reading skill building, and technology help; drop‑in, ages 3–18.
Crochet Club at Tully offers participants bring or start projects, refine skills, discuss crochet, with tools and supplies provided, for ages 5 and up.
Photography installation at Giannini Hall presents 36 photographs tracing nuclear testing and Marshallese resilience, alongside archival images and field notes.
Robot Hand DIY in the King Library Exploration Room lets children build a functional robot hand, free, no registration required, for ages 5–10.
Knitting, crocheting, tatting, and bobbin lace enthusiasts gather in the East San Jose Carnegie Community Room to share projects, learn techniques, discuss needle crafts, ages 5 and up.
TUESDAY
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NOVEMBER
Stories, songs, and library chickens entertain kids during storytime, then free garden play follows at Elmhurst Branch, Oakland, snacks provided, for ages 12 and under.
Musical storytime with song-and-dance storytelling followed by Stay and Play open-ended exploration outdoors at San Pedro Valley Park, for ages 11 and under.
Laya Arts Collective presents Indian mythology storytelling, dance and music with interactive hand‑gesture and footwork lessons at Brisbane Library for ages 5 and under.
Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs, then free play with toys and garden access at Melrose Branch, Oakland, all ages.
Musical Storytime with stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music, followed by early‑learning toy play at Dougherty Station Library, for ages 5 and under.
Bilingual toddler storytime offers stories, rhymes, fingerplays and movement, followed by a 30‑minute stay‑and‑play with age‑appropriate toys at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Children's Area, for ages 5 and under.