San Francisco Bay Area, CA weekend events for babies & toddlers (0–2)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–2pm

Fall Fest at the Nursery (Our City Forest)

Our City Forest Nursery and Training Center — San Jose · Santa Clara Co. · South Bay

Annual family-friendly fall fest with workshops, entertainment, games and information tables.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Our City Forest ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 31

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Illuminated animal lantern trail at Oakland Zoo (closed some nights incl. Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Oakland Zoo ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

The zoo's all-new nighttime holiday light program, back for the first time since 2018, with rides open.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Separate evening ticket: adults $30, children 2-11 $21

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Wed–Sun; Fri and Sat until 10pm. Closed Mon–Tue.

Details at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 10

Holidays at Filoli

Filoli — Woodside · San Mateo Co. · Peninsula

The historic house dressed for the holidays plus family-friendly Thistlewyck Village by day and garden lights by night.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Daytime and Holiday Lights tickets sold separately

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.

Details at Filoli ↗

Library storytimes & programs (111, free)

From San Francisco, Oakland, San José, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyGratitude Tree · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Vineland Library Fri, Nov 13
West Valley Library Fri, Nov 13 · 12pm
Vineland Library Sat, Nov 14
West Valley Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Vineland Library Sun, Nov 15
West Valley Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12pm

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9amLibrary Wellness Team · Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · 10amBookmobile Road Show: Rolling Into Your Community · At 3 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Brisbane Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Belmont Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
San Carlos Library Sun, Nov 15 · 10am

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10:15amSing-A-Long Sign Language Storytime · Fremont Library, Fremont 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSTORYTIME · El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Bounce & Grown-Up Gathering · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Sign Storytime · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · East Palo Alto Library, East Palo Alto 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Musical Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay & Play · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Foster City Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Belmont Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10:30amLil' Athletes for Ages 18 Months - 4 Years · Milpitas Library, Milpitas 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLiteracy Building Stay & Play · El Sobrante Library, El Sobrante 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlay and Learn With Help Me Grow · Pacifica Sharp Park Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amTiny Tot Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12pmItty Bitty Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

1pm3D Printer Showcase · Brisbane Library, Brisbane 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmA Taste of West · West Oakland Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyStorytime: For Families · At 9 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Golden Gate Valley Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 1:15pm
Bernal Heights Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Sunset Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Excelsior Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Portola Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Marina Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Main Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am
Chinatown Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Parkside Branch Library Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30pm

Library event page →

1:30pmMusical Storytime with Ms. Vita · Fremont Library, Fremont 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2:30pmThe Bike Fix · 81st Avenue Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAfter School Meals · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMaker Exploration · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMOCHA At The Library! · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Elmhurst Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm
Dimond Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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3pmSnack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños! · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmStorytime: For Preschoolers · Marina Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 3:15pmFree Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Half Moon Bay Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:15pm
East Palo Alto Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:15pm

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3:30pmChess Club · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLunch at the Library/ Almuerzo en la Biblioteca · North Fair Oaks Library, Redwood City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmScience Fridays at West Oakland Branch · West Oakland Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFriday Fun - Paper Collage Owl · Pearl Avenue Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmJewelry Making: STEM Craft · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyReading to Children · At 6 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Bascom Library Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Joyce Ellington Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Berryessa Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Alviso Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm
Vineland Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30pm
Alviso Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm
Evergreen Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm
Berryessa Library Sun, Nov 15 · 4pm

Library event page →

4pmStories & Songs in Persian ! · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

5pmLeyendo en español para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish · Berryessa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

5:15pmAll Abilities Club · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amActivity: Little Artists · Eureka Valley Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Storytime · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · Free

10amFestival of Black Doll Show · African American Museum and Library at Oakland, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMartinez Library Storytime · Martinez Library, Martinez 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amPaper Plate Turkey Collage Craft! · Mt. Pleasant Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amPleasant Hill Library Plant Swap 🌱 · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amWorkshop: Make Art with the Museum of Craft and Design · Potrero Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Hindi Storytime · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amEarly Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 4 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Rockridge Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
West Valley Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Milpitas Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Hillview Library Sun, Nov 15 · 12:30pm

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10:30amFamily Storytime & Stay and Play · Calabazas Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Cupertino Library · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play! · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Time 合家歡時間 · Asian Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMaracas & Movement · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic and Movement · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3 at Seven Trees Library · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Edenvale Branch · Edenvale Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Tully Branch · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime with AAC · Almaden Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyStorytime: for Babies · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Anza Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Park Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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11amBILINGUAL STORYTIME · Bay Point Library, Bay Point 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCelebration: Travel the Philippines with Christina Newhard · Presidio Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amEarly Learning: Story Hour for Families in American Sign Language (ASL) · Main Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFilipino American History Month Storytime and Parol Lantern Making · Berryessa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMaker Exploration for Families · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMusic with Farmer Arann · Saratoga Library, Saratoga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPuppets and Stories with Ms. Andrea · Almaden Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amTech Help: Lafayette Library · Lafayette Library, Lafayette 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amWorkshop: LEGO Robotics · Ortega Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amUna Ofrenda Musical - A Musical Altar for Our Muertos · Pacifica Sanchez Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmCelebration: Mission Branch Library Grand Reopening · Mission Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:45pmIndian Classical Dance Program · Saratoga Library, Saratoga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChildren's Area Scavenger Hunts · Santa Teresa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmComputer Help (Moraga Library) · Moraga Library, Moraga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmHercules Library 20th Anniversary Party! · Hercules Library, Hercules 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSaturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyNative Boogie & Beats With Manny Lieras · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Foster City Library Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30pm
Millbrae Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3pm

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2pmBallet Folklorico de Ricardo Velazquez Performance · Elmhurst Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLego Builders Club · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMake Your Own Nature Mobile · Woodland Branch Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPawsitive Learning: Cat Ownership Workshop with Town Cats · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmWorkshop: Chaos Embroidery · Marina Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAll Ages, All Moves: Chess and More · Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOakley LEGO® Club · Oakley Library, Oakley 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Village Square Branch · Village Square Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4:30pmEarly Learning: Malinky Music · Sunset Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

10:30amMandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会 · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlaytime Storytime · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime & Drawing Demo With Nidhi Chanani · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amBaby Wearing Dance · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amFalling for Stories · Woodland Branch Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmOneInMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Evergreen Library · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmArt Club · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmBoardtime! · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmEngineering Hub · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Games: Cards & Board Games · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame On at the Library · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLego® Club! · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Children with Kathy · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:15pmActivity: Tabletop games · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:15pmStorytime: For Toddlers · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1:30pmCelebration: Community Baby Shower · Parkside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmInclusive Sensory Movement & Regulation Workshop~ REGULACION SENSORIAL CON MUSICA · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBoard Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSocial: Family Game Time · West Portal Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSunday CrafterNoon · Los Altos Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmActivity: Chess Club · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDiwali Celebration · Berryessa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:15pmFamily Storytime + Stay & Play · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmIndoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play · King Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 31

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Illuminated animal lantern trail at Oakland Zoo (closed some nights incl. Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Oakland Zoo ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

The zoo's all-new nighttime holiday light program, back for the first time since 2018, with rides open.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Separate evening ticket: adults $30, children 2-11 $21

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Wed–Sun; Fri and Sat until 10pm. Closed Mon–Tue.

Details at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 10

Holidays at Filoli

Filoli — Woodside · San Mateo Co. · Peninsula

The historic house dressed for the holidays plus family-friendly Thistlewyck Village by day and garden lights by night.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Daytime and Holiday Lights tickets sold separately

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.

Details at Filoli ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

One-mile evening trail of a million lights through Golden Gate Park's botanical garden.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults from $32 ($27 members); youth tickets available

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at Golden Gate Park Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (106, free)

From San Francisco, Oakland, San José, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyGratitude Tree · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Vineland Library Fri, Nov 20
West Valley Library Fri, Nov 20 · 12pm
Vineland Library Sat, Nov 21
West Valley Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Vineland Library Sun, Nov 22
West Valley Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12pm

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9amLibrary Wellness Team · Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBike Repair / Reparación de Bicicletas · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · 10amBookmobile Road Show: Rolling Into Your Community · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Half Moon Bay Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Half Moon Bay Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Belmont Library Sun, Nov 22 · 10am

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10:15amSTORYTIME · El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Bounce & Grown-Up Gathering · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · East Palo Alto Library, East Palo Alto 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Musical Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay & Play · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Foster City Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Belmont Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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10:30amPlay and Learn With Help Me Grow · Pacifica Sharp Park Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amTiny Tot Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12pmItty Bitty Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12:15pmBaby Lapsit Storytime at Joyce Ellington Branch · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pm3D Printer Showcase · Brisbane Library, Brisbane 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyStorytime: For Families · At 9 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Golden Gate Valley Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 1:15pm
Bernal Heights Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Excelsior Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Sunset Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Portola Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Marina Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Main Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am
Chinatown Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm
Parkside Branch Library Sun, Nov 22 · 1:30pm

Library event page →

2:30pmThe Bike Fix · 81st Avenue Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAfter School Meals · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyFall Foliage Craft · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Brookfield Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3pm
Temescal Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm

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3pmMaker Exploration · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSnack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños! · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmStorytime: For Preschoolers · Marina Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:15pmFree Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Half Moon Bay Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:15pm
East Palo Alto Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:15pm

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3:30pmChess Club · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLunch at the Library/ Almuerzo en la Biblioteca · North Fair Oaks Library, Redwood City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyMOCHA At The Library! · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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West Oakland Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Melrose Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 1:15pm

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3:30pmThanksgiving Celebration · Village Square Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmActivity: Trinket Trade · Ortega Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFamily Coloring · Los Altos Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFriday Fun - Sunflower Fan · Pearl Avenue Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmJewelry Making: STEM Craft · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyReading to Children · At 6 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Bascom Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4pm
Joyce Ellington Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Berryessa Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Vineland Library Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30pm
Alviso Library Sun, Nov 22 · 2pm
Evergreen Library Sun, Nov 22 · 2pm
Berryessa Library Sun, Nov 22 · 4pm

Library event page →

4:30pmBeginner's Crochet with Courtney's Craft Corner · Oakley Library, Oakley 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmVietnamese Storytime & Craft / Kể chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

5pmLeyendo en español para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish · Berryessa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

7pm中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

9amPlant Swap · Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Storytime · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · Free

10amBay Area Games Day · Los Altos Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 5 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Hercules Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Rockridge Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
West Valley Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Milpitas Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Saratoga Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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10amHealth Coverage Workshop · Bay Point Library, Bay Point 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMartinez Library Storytime · Martinez Library, Martinez 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amWorkshop: Ilocano Weaving with Rachel Lozada · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amEarly Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime & Stay and Play · Calabazas Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play! · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Time 合家歡時間 · Asian Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFrench/English Bilingual Storytime · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMaracas & Movement · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic and Movement · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyNative American Drumming and Dance · At 3 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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San Carlos Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Atherton Library Sat, Nov 21 · 12pm
Foster City Library Sun, Nov 22 · 11am

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10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3 at Seven Trees Library · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Edenvale Branch · Edenvale Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Tully Branch · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varySaturday Storytime · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Half Moon Bay Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Newark Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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Sat, Nov 21 · times varyStorytime: for Babies · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Anza Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Park Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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11amActivity: Bubbleology · Bayview Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBILINGUAL STORYTIME · Bay Point Library, Bay Point 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCambrian Branch Library's 20th Anniversary · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amChess Hour · San Ramon Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMaker Exploration for Families · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPow Wow Dance Performance · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPresentation: A Bit About Bats with NorCal Bats · Excelsior Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play · Pacifica Sanchez Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmLakeview Chess Club · Lakeview Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChildren's Area Scavenger Hunts · Santa Teresa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmComputer Help (Moraga Library) · Moraga Library, Moraga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmJourney of finding geodes · Campbell Library, Campbell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSaturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmActivity: Turkish Story Hour · Potrero Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmBaby Lapsit Storytime · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmFamily Movie: The Peanuts Movie · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmIndian Instrumental Duet Concert · Saratoga Library, Saratoga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLego Builders Club · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPow Wow Dance Demonstration · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWorkshop: Painting Bookmarks Inspired by Filipino Fabrics · Sunset Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmActivity: Beaded Corn · Noe Valley Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAll Ages, All Moves: Chess and More · Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOakley LEGO® Club · Oakley Library, Oakley 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Village Square Branch · Village Square Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmSaturday Crafternoons · Alviso Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWee Love Art: Frida Kahlo · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

10:30amMandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会 · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlaytime Storytime · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Wearing Dance · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmOneInMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Evergreen Library · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12:30pmCelebrating Thanksgiving Storytime · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmArt Club · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmBoardtime! · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmEngineering Hub · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Games: Cards & Board Games · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame On at the Library · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLego® Club! · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Children with Kathy · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmThanksgiving Button Making · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:15pmSocial: Self-Guided Play and Learning Activities · Excelsior Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:15pmStorytime: For Toddlers · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmBoard Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmNative Boogie & Beats With Manny Lieras · East Palo Alto Library, East Palo Alto 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmActivity: Chess Club · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPresentation: Pan American Companion Plant Stories with Alicia Retes · Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:15pmFamily Storytime + Stay & Play · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmIndoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play · King Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 31

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Illuminated animal lantern trail at Oakland Zoo (closed some nights incl. Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Oakland Zoo ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

The zoo's all-new nighttime holiday light program, back for the first time since 2018, with rides open.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Separate evening ticket: adults $30, children 2-11 $21

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Wed–Sun; Fri and Sat until 10pm. Closed Mon–Tue.

Details at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 10

Holidays at Filoli

Filoli — Woodside · San Mateo Co. · Peninsula

The historic house dressed for the holidays plus family-friendly Thistlewyck Village by day and garden lights by night.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Daytime and Holiday Lights tickets sold separately

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.

Details at Filoli ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

One-mile evening trail of a million lights through Golden Gate Park's botanical garden.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults from $32 ($27 members); youth tickets available

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at Golden Gate Park Gardens ↗

Nov 27 – Jan 1 · 12pm–10pm

Christmas in the Park San Jose

Plaza de César Chávez — San Jose · Santa Clara Co. · South Bay

Free downtown San Jose holiday tradition with decorated trees, displays and a giant tree.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Christmas in the Park ↗

Library storytimes & programs (52, free)

From San Francisco, Oakland, San José, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

9amLibrary Wellness Team · Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmChess Club · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyMOCHA At The Library! · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Eastmont Branch Library Fri, Nov 27 · 3:30pm
Piedmont Avenue Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

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Fri, Nov 27–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyReading to Children · At 5 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Bascom Library Fri, Nov 27 · 4pm
Joyce Ellington Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Berryessa Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Alviso Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2pm
Evergreen Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2pm
Berryessa Library Sun, Nov 29 · 4pm

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Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesGratitude Tree · Vineland Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Storytime · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · Free

10amMartinez Library Storytime · Martinez Library, Martinez 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amPresentation: California Xiangqi Invitational 加州象棋邀请赛 · Main Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyStorytime: For Families · At 8 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Bernal Heights Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10am
Sunset Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Excelsior Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Portola Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Marina Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Main Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11:30am
Chinatown Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 2pm
Parkside Branch Library Sun, Nov 29 · 1:30pm

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10:30amBilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amEarly Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 4 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Rockridge Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
West Valley Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Saratoga Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Hillview Library Sun, Nov 29 · 12:30pm

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10:30amFamily Storytime & Stay and Play · Calabazas Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Cupertino Library · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime with Stay & Play · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play! · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Time 合家歡時間 · Asian Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyMusic and Movement · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Educational Park Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Santa Teresa Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

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Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30amSaturday Storytime · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Woodside Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Half Moon Bay Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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Sat, Nov 28 · times varyStorytime: for Babies · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Anza Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Park Branch Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

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11amBILINGUAL STORYTIME · Bay Point Library, Bay Point 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyBookmobile Road Show: Rolling Into Your Community · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Pacifica Sanchez Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
North Fair Oaks Library Sun, Nov 29 · 10am

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11amChess Hour · San Ramon Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMaker Exploration for Families · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amTech Help: Lafayette Library · Lafayette Library, Lafayette 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play · Pacifica Sanchez Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmComputer Help (Moraga Library) · Moraga Library, Moraga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSaturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLego Builders Club · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAll Ages, All Moves: Chess and More · Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOakley LEGO® Club · Oakley Library, Oakley 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmSocial: Family Game NIght · Bernal Heights Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

Time variesGratitude Tree · Vineland Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMandarin/Cantonese Storytime 國語，廣東話故事会 · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlaytime Storytime · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Wearing Dance · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPresentation: California Xiangqi Invitational 加州象棋邀请赛 · Main Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmArt Club · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmBoardtime! · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmEngineering Hub · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Games: Cards & Board Games · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame On at the Library · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLego® Club! · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmNative Boogie & Beats With Manny Lieras · Pacifica Sharp Park Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Children with Kathy · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:15pmStorytime: For Toddlers · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sun, Nov 29 · times varyActivity: Chess Club · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Ortega Branch Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2pm
Ingleside Branch Library Sun, Nov 29 · 2:30pm

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2pmBoard Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:15pmFamily Storytime + Stay & Play · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmIndoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play · King Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 31

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo — Oakland · Alameda Co. · East Bay

Illuminated animal lantern trail at Oakland Zoo (closed some nights incl. Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Oakland Zoo ↗

Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–9pm

ZooLights at the San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

The zoo's all-new nighttime holiday light program, back for the first time since 2018, with rides open.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Separate evening ticket: adults $30, children 2-11 $21

Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, Wed–Sun; Fri and Sat until 10pm. Closed Mon–Tue.

Details at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 10

Holidays at Filoli

Filoli — Woodside · San Mateo Co. · Peninsula

The historic house dressed for the holidays plus family-friendly Thistlewyck Village by day and garden lights by night.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Daytime and Holiday Lights tickets sold separately

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.

Details at Filoli ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden — San Francisco · San Francisco Co. · San Francisco

One-mile evening trail of a million lights through Golden Gate Park's botanical garden.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults from $32 ($27 members); youth tickets available

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at Golden Gate Park Gardens ↗

Nov 27 – Jan 1 · 12pm–10pm

Christmas in the Park San Jose

Plaza de César Chávez — San Jose · Santa Clara Co. · South Bay

Free downtown San Jose holiday tradition with decorated trees, displays and a giant tree.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Christmas in the Park ↗

Library storytimes & programs (93, free)

From San Francisco, Oakland, San José, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County and Santa Clara County public libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9amLibrary Wellness Team · Pittsburg Library, Pittsburg 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Lapsit Storytime + Stay & Play · Hercules Library, Hercules 0-2 · Free

10:15amSTORYTIME · El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Bounce & Grown-Up Gathering · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · East Palo Alto Library, East Palo Alto 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Musical Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay & Play · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Foster City Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Belmont Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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10:30amLittle Explorers: Wonderful Winter! · Campbell Library, Campbell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amTiny Tot Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12pmItty Bitty Jamboree · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12:15pmBaby Lapsit Storytime at Joyce Ellington Branch · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyStorytime: For Families · At 8 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Golden Gate Valley Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 1:15pm
Bernal Heights Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am
Portola Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Sunset Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Excelsior Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Marina Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Main Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am
Parkside Branch Library Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30pm

Library event page →

3pmAfter School Meals · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMaker Exploration · Millbrae Library, Millbrae 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSnack Break-Free Snacks for Kids!/¡Meriendas Gratis Para Niños! · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmStorytime: For Preschoolers · Marina Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 3:15pmFree Meals at the Library / Comida gratis en la biblioteca · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Half Moon Bay Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3:15pm
East Palo Alto Library Fri, Dec 4 · 3:15pm

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3:30pmChess Club · San Pablo Library, San Pablo 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLunch at the Library/ Almuerzo en la Biblioteca · North Fair Oaks Library, Redwood City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFriday Fun - Snow Globe Shaker · Pearl Avenue Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmJewelry Making: STEM Craft · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyReading to Children · At 6 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Bascom Library Fri, Dec 4 · 4pm
Joyce Ellington Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Berryessa Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Alviso Library Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm
Vineland Library Sun, Dec 6 · 12:30pm
Alviso Library Sun, Dec 6 · 2pm
Evergreen Library Sun, Dec 6 · 2pm
Berryessa Library Sun, Dec 6 · 4pm

Library event page →

4pmSocial: Therapy Pet at the Library · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmVietnamese Storytime & Craft-Kể chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

5pmLeyendo en español para niños - Reading to Children in Spanish · Berryessa Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

7pm中/英文雙語說故事時間 Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amActivity: Mini-Makers · Mission Bay Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Storytime · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · Free

10amCelebration: Holiday Crafting Party · North Beach Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 4 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Hercules Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am
Rockridge Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
West Valley Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Hillview Library Sun, Dec 6 · 12:30pm

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10amMartinez Library Storytime · Martinez Library, Martinez 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFirst Saturday Stay and Play · El Cerrito Library, El Cerrito 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Sign and Stay and Play · Los Altos Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBilingual Spanish & English Family Storytime · Morgan Hill Library, Morgan Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCelebrating Filipino American History Month Storytime and Parol Lantern Making · West Valley Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amEarly Learning: Saturday Morning Playtimes · Glen Park Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime & Stay and Play · Calabazas Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime at Cupertino Library · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play! · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Time 合家歡時間 · Asian Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amMaracas & Movement · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMusic and Movement · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSaturday Storytime · Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime with AAC · Concord Library, Concord 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyStorytime: for Babies · At 2 SF, Oakland, San José and county libraries branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Anza Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Park Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

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11amCelebration: Chilean Community Gathering · Mission Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amChess Hour · San Ramon Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review · Saratoga Library, Saratoga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMaker Exploration for Families · Atherton Library, Atherton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMOCHA At The Library! · Temescal Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPresentation: Pan American Companion Plant Stories with Alicia Retes · Presidio Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSocial: Plant Swap · Golden Gate Valley Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amTech Help: Lafayette Library · Lafayette Library, Lafayette 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Storytime With Stay and Play · Pacifica Sanchez Library, Pacifica 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmCelebration: Ortega Branch Open House · Ortega Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmLakeview Chess Club · Lakeview Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmComputer Help (Moraga Library) · Moraga Library, Moraga 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Children with Bria · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmReading to Furry Friends · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmSaturday Fun: Arts, Crafts, and More · Hillview Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmThe Three Billy Goats Gruff (Holiday Edition) - followed by festive Crafts! · Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmActivity: Origami Club · Bernal Heights Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDIY Gift Wrap · Martinez Library, Martinez 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmEarly Learning: Arabic Story Hour · Main Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmFamily BINGO · Los Altos Library, Los Altos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHoliday Jazz Music · Campbell Library, Campbell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLego Builders Club · Pleasant Hill Library, Pleasant Hill 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWinter Music Festival: David Rocha Jazz · Foster City Library, Foster City 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWorkshop: Jeepney Paintings - Origins and Destinations with Cristina Waters · Mission Bay Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmActivity: Light Up Ornaments · Merced Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmActivity: Saturday Playtime · Portola Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmAll Ages, All Moves: Chess and More · Dougherty Station Library, San Ramon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOakley LEGO® Club · Oakley Library, Oakley 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10:30amPlaytime Storytime · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Sign and Sing · Cupertino Library, Cupertino 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmArt Club · Alum Rock Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmBoardtime! · San Carlos Library, San Carlos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmFamily Games: Cards & Board Games · Tully Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame On at the Library · Joyce Ellington Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLego® Club! · Educational Park Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmReading to Children with Kathy · Cambrian Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1:15pmStorytime: For Toddlers · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1:30pmSocial: Puppy Dog Tales · Ortega Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBoard Game Zone · Seven Trees Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDomingos de Matiné con merienda · Gilroy Library, Gilroy 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaker Hangout · Belmont Library, Belmont 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPuzzle Challenge / Desafío de Rompecabezas · 81st Avenue Branch Library, Oakland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmActivity: Chess Club · Ingleside Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmActivity: Go 围棋 · Main Branch Library, San Francisco 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWee Love Art: Winter Sensory Bags · Edenvale Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:15pmFamily Storytime + Stay & Play · Evergreen Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmIndoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play · King Library, San Jose 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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472 events tagged for babies & toddlers (0–2) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026