Walk with a Naturalist: November 2026

Wed · Nov 18·8:30 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Volunteer to weed invasive plants and prune for fire mitigation in Alum Rock Park, with tools, instruction, and required water, snacks, sunscreen, and long sleeves.

Wed · Nov 18·9:30 AM – 11:30 AM·425 Seymour St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Volunteer in the historic orchard with UC Master Gardeners at 425 Seymour St, San Jose.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Vineland, San Jose

Storytime at Vineland Library features wiggle, rhyme, and sing‑along with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays encouraging language and play, free, for ages 5 and under.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM · 11 AM · 3 PM · 6 PM·Vineland, Children's Area, San Jose

One‑on‑one or small‑group story sessions with a volunteer in Vineland’s Children’s Picture Book area, plus chance to read aloud, free, ages 10 and under.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM · 11 AM · 11:15 AM·Calabazas, San Jose

Stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement activities for families at Calabazas, free, for ages 5 and under.

Wed · Nov 18·11 AM – 12 PM·Santa Teresa, Community Room, San Jose

Story, song, bounce, and play session for infants and caregivers in Santa Teresa Community Room, 20‑25‑minute story and song segment then 40‑minute open play, ages 5 and under.

Wed · Oct 28·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Shelby Hendricks leads an observation‑based exploration of the exhibition “A Small Ocean Swallowed” at the San Jose Museum of Art Association.

Fri · Nov 6·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Open galleries and live entertainment fill SJMA’s First Fridays with an inviting evening for all ages.

Sat · Nov 7·10 AM – 2 PM·SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART ASSOCIATION

Free general admission to the San Jose Museum of Art Association for Bank of America, Merrill, or Private Bank cardholders.