Tide Pool Creatures Meet and Greet

Sun · Nov 22·1 PM – 2:30 PM·San José Public Library · San Jose

Virtual chess matches on lichess.org with volunteer coaches teaching strategies, pairing kids via Zoom; free, for ages 5–12.

Sun · Nov 22·1 PM – 3 PM·Alum Rock, San Jose

Art Club (Alum Rock, San Jose) — Afternoon of arts and crafts with all tools and supplies provided, free, for ages 10 and under.

Sun · Nov 22·1 PM – 2 PM·San Carlos Library, By the Front Desk, San Carlos

Boardtime! (San Carlos Library front desk) — Easy craft, drop‑in 3D‑printing test run, and new board games for all ages.

Sun · Nov 22·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·Excelsior, San Francisco Public Library

Self‑guided play stations let children explore and build early learning skills while meeting peers at the Excelsior branch of San Francisco Public Library, ages 5 and under.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 3 PM·Mark West Creek Regional Park and Preserve

Explore Sonoma County's newest parklands at Mark West Creek Regional Park before public opening.

Wed · Oct 28·8:30 AM – 10:30 AM·Spring Lake Regional Park

Leisurely bird walks at Spring Lake Regional Park cater to all experience levels.

Wed · Oct 28·9:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Doran Regional Park

Ice plant removal volunteers restore native coastal habitat at Doran Regional Park.

Thu · Oct 29·9 AM – 12 PM·Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Preserve

Volunteer for invasive plant removal at Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Preserve, clearing non‑native species to make space for native plants and wildlife.