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The Ember ListSF Bay Area
Things to do with kids in Santa Clara, CA this week
12 things to do with kids in Santa Clara, CA this week, November 2–8, 5 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to find them. Last updated November 2, 2026.
All kids & family events in Santa Clara, CA — November 2–8
Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost discusses her book You Are the Medicine, exploring 13 moons of Indigenous wisdom, ancestral connection, and animal spirit guidance — free, 18+.
Romance UnBook Club (Mission Branch Library) — Open discussion of favorite and least‑liked romance novels, tropes, subgenres, and authors, with no set reading list.
A virtual talk explores Hindu deities—Vishnu’s avatars, Shiva’s forms, and complex goddesses—through Asian Art Museum images, highlighting the darshan experience, for ages 18 and up.
Parallel Visions displays SCU and Hokkaido artists’ works side by side, highlighting contrasting and similar approaches across mediums at the Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building.
Caminos al Bienestar wellness workshop held in the Nobili Dining Room, Santa Clara.
Digitize photos, slides, VHS, camcorder tapes, film reels, audio cassettes, and vinyl records with volunteer help at Central Park Library.
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Music and dance celebrating Diwali performed at Music Recital Hall in Santa Clara.
Documentary follows Dr. Jemar Tisby to the U.S.-Mexico border, then a conversation with Dr. Roberto Mata and Dr. Jaime Wright at the St. Clare Room.
Parallel Visions displays SCU and Hokkaido artists’ works side by side, highlighting contrasting and similar approaches across mediums at the Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History Building.
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Questions
What kids activities and family events are listed for Santa Clara, CA?
Story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more, suited to toddlers through school-age kids. They come from 550+ Bay Area sources, such as public libraries, parks and venues. Best picks is the short list; All shows every event.
How often is this calendar updated?
Every day. We rebuild the page each night, so past events drop off. We check our sources for new and changed events every week.
Are these events free?
Some are, and some charge. To see only free ones, choose All, open Filters and pick Free. That shows events listed as free, so check the event's page for any sign-up before you go.
How do I find things to do with kids this weekend in Santa Clara, CA?
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