Family events in San Jose, CA

Welcome spring in clay during a workshop focused on creating flower pressed plates. Hosted at Colibrí Pottery Studio, the session channels seasonal inspiration into ceramic form. It suits a fun outing with friends, a mother and daughter activity, a date, or anyone seeking a creative reset. Space is limited.

This California gathering celebrates culture, heritage, and community, with family travel in mind. Look for forthcoming announcements with activity details and other updates.

Embark on a cosmic laser journey where music, animated storytelling, and abstract imagery come together to light up the senses. Galactic Odyssey fills the IMAX Dome Theater with sweeping visuals and sound for family friendly fun. Seating is open, so arrive early to choose your preferred spot. For safety reasons, late arrivals will not be admitted. Laser ticket holders who park in the Convention Center Garage or the 2nd and San Carlos Parking Garage can receive $5 parking validation by presenting their parking ticket at Visitor Services. This offer is not available when a City Special Event fee is in effect and applies only to tickets purchased the same day.

Safari Kid - Milpitas is hosting an open house highlighting its toddler, preschool, TK, and afterschool programs. Attendees can explore the classrooms, meet the caring team, and learn how these programs support working families with quality early education in a safe, nurturing setting led by qualified and compassionate educators. Activities include an animal show, face painting, rock painting, and an orientation session. Special open house discounts will be available.

Join AACI for a fun, family-friendly Back to School Health Fair featuring essential health and wellness resources for children and families. The event includes free giveaways to help get ready for the school year, and it is open to the public. There will also be live entertainment and activities, with a lineup that includes Niseishin Daiko, Team-M Taekwondo, and Grito de la Cultura Dance Academy.

The Throne Card Show brings a premium Bay Area gathering of sports card and TCG enthusiasts to the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Jose. Expect more than 140 vendor tables featuring sports cards and trading card games such as Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic and more. The event includes buying, selling and trading, along with giveaways and special announcements, in a family friendly setting for collectors of every level. Tickets are available, and vendor spaces are limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis once payment is confirmed. For daily giveaways and updates, follow @TheThroneCardShow on Instagram.

Build, create, and bring your imagination to life at LEGO® Club for families. Drop in and work with LEGO® and Duplo® bricks to make anything from towers and spaceships to your own mini worlds. This weekly-style drop-in program is recommended for children ages 5 and up, with no registration required.

ICC and Javanika bring the beloved living room sing-off to the big stage with what is billed as the Bay Area’s biggest Antakshari competition at the India Community Center. This friendly contest welcomes teams and solo singers to channel those classic family music battles, mixing nostalgia with playful rivalry. Entry options include a group of four for $50 or an individual entry for $15, and cash prizes are up for grabs. Expect unexpected voices to shine and lighthearted family face-offs to take center stage.

At the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Mega Ran performs a live set as part of California Extreme. The event features hundreds of arcade and pinball machines set to free play, retro consoles to try, raffles, panels, tournaments, and a vendor area. A full rock band video game setup and additional live music are also featured.

Families are invited to explore free, hands-on math activities at Penitencia Creek Park. The drop-in format makes it easy to participate at any point during the event. Look for the setup by the playground. Please note that this is a smaller gathering than the typical math festivals.

Enjoy a free, outdoor playdate at Cahalan Park designed for children ages 1 to 5. Families can bring a picnic blanket along with snacks or lunch and relax while little ones explore, meet peers, and learn in playful ways. Each week brings a different activity to keep things fresh. Supervision is not provided by APPS, so caregivers stay with their children. To find the group, look for a red canopy and APPS members in red shirts. Updates are shared on Facebook and Instagram, and these gatherings take place at Cahalan Park on Wednesdays.

Welcome In Wednesdays is a free event at History Park.

Enjoy free, hands-on math games for the whole family at Townsend Park. This is a relaxed, drop-in format, so participants can come and go as they like. Activities will be set up by the playground. Please note that this gathering is smaller than the typical math festivals.

Experience free, hands-on family math activities at River Oaks Park, with games suited for children of all ages and backgrounds. The gathering is open to all ages and works as a casual drop-in, with no registration required. It is intentionally smaller than typical math festivals, offering an easygoing way for families to learn and play together.