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July 4th & Independence Day events in San Jose, CA

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Wednesday, July 1

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Summer Craft: 4th of July Lantern

3 PM – 4 PM·Educational Park, San Jose

This Summer, join us on Wednesdays to make a fun crafts. This week, we’ll be making our own 4th of July lanterns! All supplies are provided. Sign up for a fun and relaxing afternoon! ADA Accommodation Requests

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Thursday, July 2

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Thursday Summer Crafternoons

4 PM – 5 PM·Santa Teresa, Community Room, San Jose

Join us for a craft time every week! We'll have coloring sheets in addition to each activity. Geared towards ages 4-10, but all ages welcome! 6/18 - Mini Frisbee Disk Coloring 6/25 - Bubble Wrap Painting 7/2 - Fireworks Painting / Fireworks Fork Painting 7/9 - Popsicle Stick Puzzles 7/16 - Friendship Bracelet Making (r…

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Star Spangled Slime

4 PM – 5 PM·Edenvale, Community Room, San Jose

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with Star Spangled Slime! Create your own red, white, and blue slime while exploring fun patriotic-themed activities and hands-on creativity. This program is perfect for children and families looking to celebrate, learn, and have fun together. Free. No registration required. ADA Ac…

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Friday, July 3

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Century 21 Anew Realty: July 4th Neighborhood Celebration!

2784 S Bascom Ave, San Jose

Join us for food, games, raffles, and family-friendly fun on Friday, July 3 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Century 21 Anew Office

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Friday Fun: Flag Windsocks for the 4th!

4 PM – 5 PM·Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose

Join us every Friday at the Willow Glen Branch Library for a fun activity for kids. Activities may include arts & crafts, special performances or workshops, and board or video games. This week: Get ready to Celebrate the 4th of July by making a festive Flag Windsock to hang at your holiday picnic or wherever you like.…

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Friday Fun - 3D Paper Fireworks

4 PM – 5 PM·Pearl Avenue, San Jose

Create your own 3D fireworks cityscape at the library! Build a skyline and add colorful paper fireworks bursting across the sky. ALL supplies are provided! Free. No registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Pearl Avenue Friends of the Library. ADA Accommodation Requests

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Saturday, July 4

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CAPHC July 4th Dutch Flat Parade & Gold Country Tour (July 04, 2026)

Dutch Flat, CA · San Jose

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the Chinese American Pioneer Heritage Committee (CAPHC) at Dutch Flat's July 4th Parade followed with a tour of the Chinese Catfish Pond and the Historic Summit Tunnels. Each year CAPHC organizes a Chinese American contingent to join in Dutch Flat's July 4th Parade festivities…

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GROOV3 with Charlotte - Family Friendly!

Zum E Hop Studio, San Jose

JULY 4th CLASS!!! Get ready to dance! We'll move, GROOV3, and start our Saturday right! Children age 8+ welcome with a parent/guardian!

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SJMA Open on Independence Day

11 AM – 3 PM·San José Museum of Art, San José, CA · San Jose

SJMA is open 11am–3pm.

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Red, White, and Blue Members’ Picnic

4 PM – 10 PM·635 Phelan Ave., San José, CA · San Jose

Cost: Free with HSJ Membership Registration open now!

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Red, White, and Blue Members’ Picnic

4 PM – 10 PM·History Park | 635 Phelan Ave., San José, CA · San Jose

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