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Kid-friendly things to do in Santa Clara

Family outings, storytimes, festivals and hands-on fun that work for little ones (and their grown-ups).

Updated Sunday, October 25 · 30 listings

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Quick answer

Top always-open things to do in Santa Clara:

  1. Chinese Brush Painting Workshop — Sun, Oct 25, Jiaren Cafe · Santa Clara
  2. Iced Coffee Latte Candle Workshop — Sun, Oct 25, Jiaren Cafe · Santa Clara
  3. Harmony in Breath: A Journey of Breathwork and Sound Healing — Mon, Oct 26, Jiaren Yoga Studio · Santa Clara
  4. Forty Niners vs Cardinals: Volunteer for Bike Parking at Levi's Stadium — Tue, Oct 27, Bike Valet (Gate A) | Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara
  5. The Secret Life of Sea Creatures: Sculpture and Drawing Camp — Wed, Oct 28, Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara
☀️ Hot Day 5🌧️ Rainy Day 17🌫️ Fog Escape 13🎸 Live Music 1🎨 Art & Museums 3🍜 Food & Drink 2🎉 Festivals & Fairs 4🌲 Outdoors & Nature 3🏟️ Sports & Games 10🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 2🤝 Community & Causes 11🧸 Family & Kids 30
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

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Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Sat31Oct

Diwali Halloween Dandiya

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Santa Clara, California · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Fri6Nov

The Hillsborough Show

Fri, Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 Santa Clara Convention Center · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Fri13Nov

Ghayal by Pranit More - San Jose

Fri, Nov 13 · All day Santa Clara Convention Center · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day$42–$79
Mission Mural - Political Art - 39364787244
Sat21Nov

Triton Holiday Art Fair

Sat, Nov 21 · All day Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Santa Clara

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

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California's Great America

Seasonal; check calendar California's Great America · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayTicketed

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Santa Clara this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Chinese Brush Painting Workshop (Sun, Oct 25), Iced Coffee Latte Candle Workshop (Sun, Oct 25), Harmony in Breath: A Journey of Breathwork and Sound Healing (Mon, Oct 26), Forty Niners vs Cardinals: Volunteer for Bike Parking at Levi's Stadium (Tue, Oct 27). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Santa Clara?

Yes — 0 free events and activities are listed in Santa Clara right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Sunday, October 25.

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