FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About San Jose

FEATURED EVENTS

S.T.E.A.M Room - Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Meet us in the S.T.E.A.M. Room, adjacent to Ella's Art Studio, every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm to enjoy and explore an experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! Toys and materials will be available in this space for your child to engage with at their own pace. A CMOSC staff member will be there to provide expertise and an enhanced experience with the materials.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
11/21/2026
10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Location: 
Children's Museum of Sonoma County, 1835 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, 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: 
11/16/2026
11/18/2026
11/23/2026
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Location: 
Almaden Valley Athletic Club, 5400 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, 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: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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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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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: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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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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: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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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: 
11/14/2026
11/21/2026
11/28/2026
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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Glowfari: A Wildly Illuminating Lantern Festival - Oakland Zoo

This wildly popular, family-friendly experience is returning for its seventh year! Glowfari showcases hundreds of all-new animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Oakland Zoo takes pride in continuing this tradition while offering a new experience every year! This year Glowfari features new themes for guests to explore, including California forests, San Francisco Bay, Montana plains, Florida Everglades, and Hawaii rainforests, highlighting the biodiversity of these regions and how species interact with their habitats.
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
4:00 - 9:00pm PST
Location: 
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, United States
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