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Join Gus D’Angelo at Book Passage in the Ferry Building this Saturday for a free family event celebrating National Parks Week. Kids get custom book drawings, free stickers, and a Bay Area parks info sheet—perfect low-cost educational outing.
San José Public Library offers easy family fun with these in-progress events:
Santa Clara County Fair on Tully Road in San Jose runs through today with rides until 10 p.m., Alaskan pig races, carnival thrills for kids, and classic fair food like corndogs and strawberry shortcakes—great last-minute family plans.
AACSA's free Food on the Table distribution runs September 1 from 10am-2pm at 304 N 6th Street, San Jose, open to all. This falls outside the preferred 7-10 day window (ending ~Aug 27), so it's better suited for future planning.
Head to Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore in Berkeley on August 26 at 6:30 PM for a free reading of Jerrold Connors’ new picture book Stampede. The Bay Area author will sign copies afterward—register via Eventbrite for this family-friendly night.
Cupertino's Kids 'N Fun Festival runs today at Memorial Park from 10 AM to 4 PM as a city-sponsored event with family activities for kids.
Sweet family traditions take center stage this week with apples, honey, and hands-on fun.
Kid Makers Coding Club meets this Sunday, August 23, from 2-3 PM for learners of all ages (4-100) with no registration needed. A perfect last-minute STEM drop-in for Bay Area families.
Young creators can join a free hands-on crafternoon at Rivermark Village in Santa Clara on August 30, making seasonal tote bags near Chipotle from...
The 23rd Annual Bay Area Public/Parochial High School Fair on Aug 29 and Just Between Friends Kids Resale at Cow Palace fall beyond the next 7-10 days from Aug 17, making them better suited for forward planning than immediate attendance.
The Santa Clara County Fair opens Wednesday for five days of family fun at the Tully Road fairgrounds.
Free LEGO Club lets kids ages 5-12 build creatively with provided bricks in the Doña Benicia Room, recurring monthly on the third Thursday.
Adaptive Rec: Sensory Socials for ages 5-10 is listed on SFGate Events, but full details could not load due to a site error.
The Santa Clara County Library events page highlights adult ESL classes and teen advisory boards rather than family programs for ages 0-12. It offers...
Free interactive music sessions for toddlers run every Tuesday at Union Square Plaza.
Free family activities for ages 0-12+ this Aug 14-16 include:
Free drop-in dance party lets young kids and caregivers move to music, build motor skills, and connect with other families at Albany Library. Monday August 17, 3:00-3:30pm, 1247 Marin Ave.
