Family events in Santa Clara, CA

ICC and Javanika present the Bay Area’s biggest Antakshari competition at India Community Center, bringing the classic family music game to a lively stage. Friends and families can trade living room sing offs for spotlight moments packed with nostalgia, fun, and friendly rivalry. Entry is $50 for a team of four and $15 for an individual, and cash prizes are on the line. Surprising vocal talent may emerge from self proclaimed shower singers, and lighthearted bragging rights could spark new family rivalries.

Open to ages 7 and up, including older beginners, this summer intensive blends classical foundations with contemporary pop and jazz in a single immersive week. A limited number of spaces remain for a program designed to accelerate learning, keep motivation high, and build real musical skills by summer's end. The morning focuses on core classical training with keyboard fundamentals, violin ensemble work, bowing technique, notation reading, and rhythm and ear development. The afternoon shifts to pop and jazz through popular songs, groove and swing, improvisation, and creative exploration. Families can opt for a half day or combine both for a full day of music. Each week concludes with a student showcase for family and friends, available in person or via Zoom, celebrating progress and confidence. Tuition is $295 for a half day or $500 for a full day, and weekly sessions close as soon as they are filled. It suits beginners 7+, students seeking a summer breakthrough, families looking for a structured, low-screen experience, and kids eager to explore both classical and modern music.

Bookasaurus staff hosts a weekly storytime for all ages. Each gathering features a reading of a new book alongside a staff favorite.

This free outdoor concert at Memorial Park is part of Cupertino Parks and Recreation’s Summer Concert Series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair, settle in on the grass, and take in live music, a friendly community vibe, and summertime fun. The series spans symphonic sounds, classic rock, Latin rhythms, funk, soul, pop, and dance favorites. This performance spotlights Get Lucky Band, and the season also showcases Cupertino Symphonic Band, Blind Pilots, The Blanks, Fire Peach, Misguided Saints, Patron Latin Rhythms, The Joint Chiefs, Mad About You, The Sound Project, and Smokin Slice of Mojo.

At Laughing Monk Sunnyvale, recent WSU graduates from 2016 and later will gather with current and new students, fellow alumni, family, and friends to kick off the school year. The event features a Cougar send off for incoming and transfer students from Northern California and a warm welcome for recent grads to the Bay Area. Coug gear is encouraged.

Pack a lawn chair, a few blankets, and plenty of movie enthusiasm for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, presented as part of the Sunset Movie Series. Arrive early to enjoy activities and snacks before the show, then settle in for an evening under the stars.

Cupertino Parks and Recreation hosts a free outdoor screening of A Bug's Life (G, 1h 35m, 1998) at Creekside Park. Pack a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in for a relaxed summer evening with others in the community. The film follows Flik, an inventive ant whose mistake puts his colony at odds with a gang of demanding grasshoppers, sending him to seek defenders and leading to a group of circus insects who may be the unexpected help the ants need.

In its 34th year, the Festival of India Mela and Parade, presented by the Festival of Globe, offers a vivid celebration of Indian heritage in Silicon Valley. A grand procession of cultural floats pairs with live music and dance, while Indian cuisine and a lively handicraft bazaar create a festive marketplace. Family-friendly activities include a kids zone, making it welcoming for all ages. The spirit of the event centers on unity and diversity with a global outlook.

The Malayali community gathers for Onam 2026, a day devoted to tradition, culture, and fellowship that honors Kerala's beloved festival.