Join us for this fun Halloween themed dance party. It will include a mix of techno, pop hits, and mariachi music. We will also have a baby friendly space for socializing. There will be spinning lights, glow wands to borrow, and more. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5. Borrowed wands will be available to the first 30 children to arrive due to limited supply. Costumes are recommended, but not required. ADA Accommodation Requests
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Symphony San Jose presents a Halloween concert of classical themes, conducted by Peter Jaffe with vocalist Bianca Orsi, featuring a costume contest, California Theatre, $35–$125, all ages.
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.
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.
Make butter from scratch and taste it on breads at the Plant Science Center's Emma Prusch, for ages 7–10 and adults 18+.
Music and Movement at Educational Park provides songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities promoting early literacy, free, up to 50 participants, for ages 5 and under.
Interactive music and movement session featuring songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities in the Joyce Ellington Community Room, for ages 5 and under.
Volunteer tech mentors offer assistance with printing, Word, Excel, email setup, security tips, and SJPL eResources at King Library’s 3rd‑floor service desk, free, for ages 18 and up.
Virtual ELL Conversation Club (San José Public Library) — Volunteer instructor leads adult learners in English speaking, listening, vocabulary and current‑event discussions via Zoom; free, ages 18+.
Costumed Halloween party at Almaden Community Center offers food, games, crafts, and stories provided by staff, $25 per child, for ages 3–5.
Businesses from Minnesota Avenue to Willow Street hand out candy and goodies along Lincoln Avenue, with a clockwise traffic route for safety, ages 1–13.
Joyce Ellington librarian leads outdoor storytime with books, songs, movement activities and bubbles at Backesto Park’s grassy corner of Empire and 13th, free for ages 10 and under.
One-on-one virtual mock interview with a SJPL Business & Career Librarian, answering behavioral questions and receiving feedback, free, ages 12+.
