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Kid-friendly things to do in the South Bay

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

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 103 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 6 events in the South Bay, plus 10 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. SoulSearch Santa Clara Enlightenment Expo - Psychic & Healing Fair — Sat, Oct 24, Hilton Santa Clara · Santa Clara
  2. Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  3. FREE Kids Art Trial Class | Drawing, Painting & Creativity | San Jose — Sun, Oct 25, 2050 Concourse Dr ste 66 · San Jose (free)
  4. Iced Coffee Latte Candle Workshop — Sun, Oct 25, Jiaren Cafe · Santa Clara
  5. Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) — Sun, Oct 25, San Jose
🍸 Adult Nightlife 46🆓 Free 61☀️ Hot Day 155🌧️ Rainy Day 251🌫️ Fog Escape 269💘 Date Night 68🎸 Live Music 27😂 Comedy 6🎭 Theater & Dance 22🎨 Art & Museums 78🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 40🛍️ Markets & Shopping 14🎉 Festivals & Fairs 82🌲 Outdoors & Nature 38🏟️ Sports & Games 42🧘 Fitness & Wellness 15📚 Talks & Classes 100💻 Tech & Startups 29🤝 Community & Causes 162🧸 Family & Kids 103
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 picks

Sunday, October 25 5 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco
Sat24Oct

QiGong in the Park

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Homeridge Park · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly
Dance performance during Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town of San Fransisco
Sat24Oct

Children's Halloween Haunt

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, CA, United States, California 95112 · San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Wed28Oct

My Name, My Story

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Display of puppets from Fairyland, 2010-2025
Thu29Oct

Good Samaritan Hospital's Annual Breast Symposium

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Toll House Hotel Los Gatos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, USA · Los Gatos
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Thu29Oct

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM Student Wellness Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
Trick or Treat at Eataly
Fri30Oct

Trick or Treat at Eataly

Fri, Oct 30 · All day Eataly Silicon Valley · Santana Row, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Thu5Nov

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group

Thu, Nov 5 · 2 PM · +1 more date Student Wellness Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
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
Home of the San Francisco Giants.
Sun8Nov

Smashing Pumpkins Tickets

Sun, Nov 8 · All day SAP Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the South Bay

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

2017.07.30-Winchester Mystery House Detail NRHP Reference No 74000559

Winchester Mystery House

Daily Winchester Mystery House · Santana Row, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
The Tech Museum in downtown San Jose. As seen from Cesar Chavez Park.

The Tech Interactive

Daily The Tech Interactive · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.

San Pedro Square Market

Daily San Pedro Square Market · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly$
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco

Shoreline Lake & Park

Daily Shoreline Lake · Mountain View
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Queue for Park Entrance

California's Great America

Seasonal; check calendar California's Great America · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayTicketed
The setup at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California for the Tour of Gymnastics Superstars.

San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

Game & event days SAP Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-dayTicketed

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the South Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include SoulSearch Santa Clara Enlightenment Expo - Psychic & Healing Fair (Sat, Oct 24), Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today (Sun, Oct 25), FREE Kids Art Trial Class | Drawing, Painting & Creativity | San Jose (Sun, Oct 25), Iced Coffee Latte Candle Workshop (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the South Bay?

Yes — 13 free events and activities are listed in the South Bay 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: Saturday, October 24.

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