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Spooky paper creations hide among bookshelves at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, where participants grab clue cards, search the shelves, and claim prizes at the information desk, ages 5–18.
Spooky creatures roam the children's area; collect a search list at the info desk and find them all to claim a prize, free, for ages 12 and under.
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.
Build favorite Pokémon and themed LEGO® scenes in a three‑hour workshop at Evergreen Community Center, Room 1, for ages 5–10.
AR Makr class at King Library’s Children’s Exploration Room lets grades 3‑6 design, create, and interact with augmented reality using iPads, Free, for ages 5–12.
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+.
Interactive enrichment program blends classical education with games, crafts, experiments, storytelling, role‑play and collaborative projects covering math, language arts, history, science and literature, for ages 5–12.
Late‑afternoon hike in Alum Rock Park searching for wandering male tarantulas, guided by a YSI naturalist who explains their habits and ecosystem role, ages 5 and up.
History Park turns into a Halloween park with crafts, trick‑or‑treating at houses, Show, Sugar Skull workshop for a small fee, and bat‑spider activities outside museum for all ages.
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+.
