FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About San Jose

FEATURED EVENTS

Free Online Class - Advanced Reading - Grades 3-8

This free one-hour, online class is a sample of the 8-week Advanced Reading Course (ARC) for grades 3-8. In this class, which starts Saturday, Nov 7, students will learn how to track the plot of a story and support their answers with the best evidence. The free class is offered at no obligation so parents can determine if ARC is right for their child.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
10:30 AM
Location: 
455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
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First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey

Swing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
12/04/2026
02/05/2027
5-8 PM
Location: 
CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
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TAPS: A Musical Salute - at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site invites you to join us virtually for a Veterans Day Salute to all American Veterans past and present on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 starting at 5:30 and ending at sunset. The Presidential Site is organizing a live virtual event, to be broadcast from the porch of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. At sunset, a lone bugler from the Indiana National Guard will sound Taps to honor all veterans who have passed. We will broadcast the event from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Facebook Live. We hope the bugle call inspires everyone who hears it to pause and reflect on the dedication and important service of our veterans, and how their efforts have helped preserve the American system of self-government we enjoy today. Please join us in this honoring of veterans past and present—and if you are a veteran, please know how grateful we are for your service!
Dates: 
11/11/2026
5:30 pm
Location: 
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
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Kid's Night Out - Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Looking for an exciting Saturday night for your child? Kids’ Night Out at PJCC is the ultimate weekend adventure for kids in grades TK–5! Each event is packed with themed activities, dinner, and a movie—creating unforgettable memories while parents enjoy a well-deserved night off.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/14/2026
11/21/2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 
PJCC - Peninsula Jewish Community Center, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Sonic Runway - City of San Jose, CA

The Experiments in Sound series includes regional performers and musicians that invite you to listen, participate and imagine. Lights and music turn on nightly from 5:00 PM to 12 Midnight Sonic Runway is a light-art installation that visualizes the speed of sound created by a team of artists including lead artist Rob Jensen, co-lead Warren Trezevant, and design by Stockhausen. Free and open to the public.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
Lights and music turn on nightly from 5:00 PM to 12 Midnight
Location: 
City of San Jose Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA, United States
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TapeScape - Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

An extraordinary experience made from ordinary materials is at the Purple Museum through January 2027! Created by Minnesota artist and architect Eric Lennartson, TapeScape transforms more than 24 miles of clear packing tape into a one-of-a-kind landscape of tunnels, bridges, and slides. Inspired by his passion for art, architecture, and hands-on play, Lennartson designed TapeScape to spark curiosity and bring families together through shared adventure.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
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Location: 
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, United States
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IlluminOdyssey - CuriOdyssey

This fan-favorite exhibit transforms CuriOdyssey into a glowing wonderland, where kids and adults explore the magic of light through hands-on, interactive displays. From painting with light to dancing with your shadow, IlluminOdyssey sparks curiosity and creativity at every turn. Open through January 25, 2026.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
10am–4pm PST
Location: 
CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401, United States
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Junior Pickleball - Almaden Valley Athletic Club

This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of the sport, including technique, movement, scoring and rules. We focus on consistent positive reinforcement, allowing kids to gain success and build confidence while ensuring they receive a solid foundation from which to start their Pickleball career!
Dates: 
11/09/2026
11/11/2026
11/16/2026
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Location: 
Almaden Valley Athletic Club, 5400 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, United States
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