Family events in Danville, CA

Pop-In Playtime is a monthly drop-in for babies and toddlers, featuring toys, sensory bins, cozy play mats, and plenty of free play for exploration and discovery. Caregivers can relax and connect while little ones enjoy a safe, welcoming space. For ages 6 months to 4 years. Caregivers must stay with their child. In the Doña Benicia Room. Funding for this event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library.

A weekly playgroup for three-year-olds meets on Wednesdays at Cuesta Park in Mountain View, giving little ones a chance to play together in a park setting.

Line dancing fills the floor at Stampede Livermore, led by CC Amato and crew. The event features lessons, chances to request specific dances, and plenty of time for social dancing. This is an all ages event that welcomes families and friends, and there is no cover charge.

Kick off the weekend vibe a little early with an evening in Downtown Livermore at Carnegie Park. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers, sample dishes from neighborhood vendors and food trucks, and listen to live music. Spread out on the grass for a relaxed, picnic-style experience and take a leisurely walk through the downtown area. This family-friendly outing highlights tasty bites and a strong sense of community.

Designed for tweens and teens, this screen-free hangout in the Doña Benicia Room features classic games and snacks. Play foosball, air hockey, ping pong, and pool, or dive into board games and puzzles. Funding for the event is provided by the Friends of the Benicia Library.

Roll the dice at a friendly board game gathering where fun and strategy meet. A variety of tabletop options are available, and several games often run at the same time, so participants can choose the table that suits them. Bring favorite titles from home or try the selection provided. The age preference is 5 and up. This recurring meetup typically happens on the first and second Friday of each month.

Las Lomas High School celebrates 75 years with activities that include guided campus tours, a history exhibit, and a 30-minute documentary, plus the inaugural Hall of Fame. The festivities also feature a football game, followed by a nostalgic cruise along Main Street and a stop at Stadium pub afterward.

Homecoming 2026 brings a nighttime football matchup as the Grizzlies face the Dublin Gaels under the lights. Look for big-game energy, bright lights, and plenty of hometown pride filling the stands.

This fall open house celebrates local and national maritime history with a special focus on USS Lucid, an all-wooden U.S. Navy warship and the last remaining Aggressive-class ocean‑going minesweeper in the United States. Attendance helps advance plans for a permanent museum complex that preserves this vessel and honors Stockton’s shipbuilding heritage on the Downtown Waterfront. Advance registration is required for each attendee with a timed entry slot and no exceptions. Plan to arrive a bit before your selected entry to allow time for parking. Once aboard, you may explore until closing. Food and beverages will be available for purchase or donation, with payment accepted by cash, check, card, PayPal, or Venmo. The program includes two Q&A sessions with Minesweep Sailor veterans moderated by Stockton Maritime Museum President David Rajkovich. A suggested entry ticket donation supports restoration efforts, set at $10 per adult and $5 per child age 14 and under, and additional contributions are welcome. Donations can be made online by card, PayPal, or Venmo, with options available for check or cash. Please note that the ship has multiple decks with narrow ladders and tight passageways, so consider accessibility needs before registering.

Silog Saturdays at Quickly Benicia brings the comfort of Filipino breakfast to the weekend in Benicia. Enjoy silog plates featuring garlicky rice, eggs, and classic Filipino morning favorites that feel familiar to longtime fans and offer a welcoming first taste for newcomers. The atmosphere centers on community and good food, and meals can be paired with a favorite boba drink. It is a relaxed way to slow down, share a real meal with family or friends, and start the day with something hearty. Silog Sundays are also part of the weekend lineup at the same location.

Community Cat Advocates brings adoptable cats and kittens to the Vallejo PetSmart. This foster-based, volunteer-run rescue ensures every cat is spayed or neutered, tested, microchipped, vaccinated in line with age and time in care, dewormed, and treated for fleas. When they are not at events, the animals live in foster homes. Adoptions also take place at the El Cerrito Petco. For questions or to request an adoption application, email CCA.AdoptionTeam@gmail.com.

Little Flippers is a monthly class on the first Saturday that introduces kids ages 5 to 12 to pinball. At the nonprofit PPM, participants explore the game’s history and learn practical skills and strategy to sharpen their play. No prior experience is needed, and a guardian must remain on site for the full class. The class is free with a child's regular $12 admission, and play continues for the rest of the day after the lesson.

Now in its 30th year, this Middle Eastern food festival at St. Nicholas Church unfolds over two days with savory specialties, handmade desserts, and refreshing drinks. Live music and cultural performances set the tone while local vendors share their goods. Families can enjoy a kids activity area, and adults will find a hookah lounge. The gathering highlights the region's hospitality and rich traditions in a welcoming, all-ages setting.

Returning to the St. Raymond Fall Festival, GrrlzTalk delivers a lively mix of rock and dance favorites that appeals to all ages. Alongside the music, attendees can enjoy live entertainment, a broad selection of tasty foods, carnival games, a cornhole tournament, a silent disco, family-friendly activities, a beer garden, a wine pull, bingo, and more.

Women of Rodeo shines a light on the skill, speed, and grit of women in classic rodeo competition. Barrel racing, roping, and additional events take center stage, offering a close view of precision horsemanship and split second choices in the arena. Along with the action, it shares the journeys of competitors who continue to move the sport forward.

San Jose Civic hosts a concert celebrating 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog, featuring music and moments from the beloved video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists perform defining songs from throughout the series, including instrumental versions of fan favorites from the Genesis era to today, synchronized with highlights from the games. The arrangements hide playful musical Easter eggs, and the high-energy production brings Sonic's world to life on stage. The program also spotlights the contributions of composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped shape the franchise's sound over the years.

Give your puppy a solid start with a socialization class that provides positive exposure to people, other dogs, and novel stimuli. The curriculum prepares pups for grooming, veterinary care, and routine handling, while teaching foundation skills such as relaxing on a mat, sit, recall, leash walking, and targeting. Puppy-specific topics include resource guarding prevention, crate training, potty training, and teething. Puppies must be 8 to 16 weeks old at the start of class. This is the first meeting of a six-week course that meets on the same day and time each week.

Friends of the Fox presents a screening of Space Jam at Bob Hope Theatre. The program features a pre-show organ concert, and the film begins after the performance. Doors open prior to the concert.

Every Tuesday features a two for $22 admission deal for two guests of any age. Inside the museum, enjoy unlimited play on more than 100 pinball machines spanning the 1940s through the 2020s, explore the exhibits, and enjoy music from three jukeboxes set to free play. Reentry is allowed, so you can step out for breaks and local food and drinks, then return to keep playing.

This weekly Pokémon card club meets in the TeenZone at the Cesar E. Chavez Branch Library. Attendees can learn to play, build a deck, open packs, and connect with other players.

This ride happens on the first Tuesday each month and follows an easy, low-key evening route from the back fields of Civic Park to Heather Farm. It offers a laid-back chance to meet neighbors, share a picnic, and spend time at the playground. Participants gather at the back fields, then head out together and pedal as a group to the destination.

Give young makers a creative start with a small group sewing class at Diana's Rhythmic Gymnastics in San Jose. Designed for children ages 6 to 8, the class welcomes all experience levels and builds practical skills, focus, and confidence as students complete real projects. Instruction is delivered step by step in a supportive setting with plenty of individual attention. Tuition is $240 per month, and Ocean Grove Charter funds are accepted.