Things to do this weekend in San Jose, CA

Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Children's Area & Teen Room, San Jose

Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Stop by the branch for our spooky season scavenger hunt! We'll have a bunch of spooky-themed (but not-that-scary) paper creations hidden between our bookshelves, think you can find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamerican…

10 AM – 10 AM·Bay Area Glass Institute · San Jose

Join us for the Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch at Santana Row, October 2nd- 4th. Stroll through thousands of hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by Bay Area Glass Institute artists and other...

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Seven Trees, San Jose

Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Open to Teens and Pre-Teens. No Registration Required. ADA Accommodation Requests

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Community Room, San Jose

Looking for a fun way to unwind on a Friday afternoon? C'mon over to our weekly Friday Family Game Zone. In addition to board games and card games, we'll have our Nintendo Switch hooked up for attendees to play Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Super Mario Party, and more. Free. No registration is required. This program i…

Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Children's Area & Teen Room, San Jose

Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Stop by the branch for our spooky season scavenger hunt! We'll have a bunch of spooky-themed (but not-that-scary) paper creations hidden between our bookshelves, think you can find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamerican…

Plant Science Center · San Jose

Join us at Emma Prusch for a fun and creative candle and soap making class! We will have two sessions of this class, with the first session being tailored for ages 7+ and the second session being tailored for adults ages 18+. The class will begin with a 10-minute guided tour of our Native Plant Garden, where participan…

11 AM – 4 PM·Biblioteca Latinoamericana, San Jose

Join us as Biblioteca Latinoamericana celebrates 50 years of serving the community. The anniversary celebration will honor the founders who established the library in 1976 and recognize Amigos de la Biblioteca with a special commendation. Guest Speakers Matt Mahan, Mayor, City of San José Anthony Tordillos, Councilmemb…

12 PM – 1 PM·Seven Trees, San Jose

Join us every 1st Saturday for an exhilarating volunteer- led Bollywood dance session! This family-friendly event is open to all ages. Get ready to move to the rhythm, learn some new dance moves, and immerse yourself in the energetic world of Bollywood. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, this class is desi…

1 PM – 2 PM·West Valley, Community Room, San Jose

Teens and adults (ages 12+) are invited to register for this 4-session, introductory program on 3D printing and CAD (Computer-aided Design). Participants will learn the 3D modeling software Onshape and design their own MakerCoin in our 1st and 2nd sessions. Sessions 3 and 4 will cover the 3D printing software Cura and…

8 PM·San Jose Civic, 135 San Carlos St., San Jose

Sonic Live In Concert Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocali…

Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Children's Area & Teen Room, San Jose

Looking for a fun activity this Halloween? Stop by the branch for our spooky season scavenger hunt! We'll have a bunch of spooky-themed (but not-that-scary) paper creations hidden between our bookshelves, think you can find them all? Drop in, grab a scavenger hunt clue card and begin exploring Biblioteca Latinoamerican…

12 PM – 4 PM·Edenvale, Children's Area, San Jose

We welcome children, teens, adults, and families to play a variety of board games and card games at the Edenvale Branch Library, every first Sunday of the month. There will be a mix of strategy-based games and educational games. A library staff member or volunteer will be available to explain game rules, as needed. Joi…

1 PM – 3 PM·Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Community Room, San Jose

Could a prehistoric creature really have survived in Loch Ness? Is Bigfoot actually prowling the forests of the Pacific Northwest? How would a Mothman fly anyway? Get ready to explore the lore and science that lurks behind our favorite cryptids in our spooky season STEAM Sunday. After learning the history and science t…

1 PM – 2 PM·Tully, San Jose

Children, teens, and their families are invited to play a selection of board games and card games. The games included will be a mix of strategy-based games, educational games, and luck-based games. Come together to have fun with friends and family! ADA Accommodation Requests

1 PM – 2 PM·Hillview, Children's Area, San Jose

Calling all book lovers! Let's celebrate the freedom to read. Get your button making on while spreading awareness about book banning and censorship. Drop into Hillview on designated afternoons during Banned Books Week to create buttons from a variety of designs. Participants are invited to make buttons for themselves a…

2 PM – 4 PM·Seven Trees, San Jose

Join us every Sunday between 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Seven Trees Library to play fun board games! We have a large selection to choose from, including new games and classic games that everyone of all ages can enjoy. No Registration Required. Thanks to the Friends of the Seven Trees Library for making this possible! ADA Ac…