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SEPTEMBER
The Ember List · San Jose, CA
Things to do with kids in San Jose, CA
Find things to do with kids in San Jose, CA, from story times and classes to family festivals and puppet shows.
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 25 best kids & family events in San Jose, CA between September 3 and September 9. Updated daily.
Highlights for September 2 – September 7
Indoor Family Storytime + Stay & Play (King Library, Children's Room, 1st floor, San Jose)
A librarian‑led storytime with songs, rhymes and movement, followed by free play time. Wednesday, September 2, 11 am–12 pm. Free. Ages 0‑5; limited capacity; no registration required.
Music Day at the Joyce Ellington Branch (Joyce Ellington, San Jose)
Kids sing, dance and explore rhythm together in a lively music program. Thursday, September 3, 11 am–12 pm. Free. Ages 0‑5; families welcome; no registration needed.
Wee Love Art: Frida Kahlo (Village Square, Community Room, San Jose)
Hands‑on art activities let children create works inspired by Frida Kahlo’s vibrant style. Friday, September 4, 3 pm–3:45 pm. Free. Ages 5‑10 (also welcomes younger kids); supplies provided; no registration.
STEM Saturday: Robotics Adventure Workshop (Pearl Avenue, San Jose)
Kids program robot cars, solve maze challenges and learn basic coding and engineering. Saturday, September 5, 12 pm–1 pm. Free. Ages 5‑10; hands‑on; no registration required.
STEAM Sunday Extravaganza! (Biblioteca Latinoamericana, Community Room, San Jose)
A mix of science and art projects—slime, cactus rocks, bubble art—offered with all supplies. Sunday, September 6, 1 pm–3 pm. Free. Ages 5‑10; bring curiosity; no registration.
Chess Club for Kids (Willow Glen, Community Room, San Jose)
An informal program where kids learn or play chess with family members. Monday, September 7, 4 pm–5 pm. Free. Ages 5‑12; open to families; no registration needed.
Our best picks: kids & family events in San Jose, CA — September 3–9
Get ready to sing, dance, and make music together! This fun, interactive music program invites kids to move their bodies, sing along to familiar songs, and explore rhythm through dance and playful activities. Perfect for young children, the program encourages creativity, coordination, and a love of music . Families are…
Join us for a fun Storytime with the City’s Environmental Services Department! Kids will enjoy stories and activities while learning about storm drains, keeping water clean, and easy ways to save water at home. Perfect for young children and their families. Free. No Registration necessary. San José Public Library Story…
This program is for babies that are not yet walking confidently , and their caregivers. Baby Lapsit invites newborns, infants, babies, and their caregivers to learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through stories, songs, bounces, tickles, rhymes, books, and play. After Storytime concludes, we…
Children can improve their reading skills and boost their confidence by reading to gentle and patient, certified therapy dogs who love books! Kids will have a 10-15-minute session with a dog to read out loud the book of their choice (if you don't have a book, a librarian will suggest one). The main purpose is to provid…
FRIDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Celebrate creativity and explore the vibrant legacy of Frida Kahlo, a pioneering Mexican artist, with our Wee LOVE ART program. Immerse yourself in Kahlo's colorful world of self-expression and symbolism through hands-on art activities inspired by her iconic style. Join us on this artistic journey as we honor the life…
This week, we'll make beautiful bunny lanterns to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. All supplies will be provided. Free. No registration required. For ages 6 and up. Supplies are limited so priority will be given to children and teens who are present at the program. Parents who wish to take supplies home for their kid…
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on Chinese calligraphy workshop. Participants will learn about holiday traditions, write characters such as “中秋” (Mid-Autumn) and “喜樂” (Joy) with a brush, draw cute moon rabbits, and craft their own glowing paper lantern to take home. Additional Details Space and supplies…
Paint a tiny canvas for display in our Tiny Art Show! Tiny Art will be admired by our community throughout Evergreen Library's 20th Anniversary during the month of September. All materials for painting Tiny Art will be provided, while supplies last. Note: Paint is not washable, so dress for mess. Recommended for kids a…
SATURDAY
5
SEPTEMBER
Get ready to build, create, and let your imagination soar at LEGO® Club! With LEGO® and Duplo® bricks, families can drop in and bring their wildest ideas to life. Whether you're constructing towers, spaceships, or entire worlds, the possibilities are endless. Make lasting memories every Saturday and leave feeling like…
Discover the exciting world of robotics through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. Can a robot find its way out of a maze? How does a robot “see” obstacles and make decisions? In this interactive workshop, students will program robot cars to complete engaging challenges while exploring coding, sensors, eng…
Pick up a checklist at the table in the Children's Area. Look for the images around the Children’s Area. Once you have found all of the images on the checklist, come to the table in the Children's Area for a prize (while supplies last!). Themes vary each week. Free. No registration required. While supplies last. This w…
Discover all about how fossils form, types of fossils, and much more about fossils in this hands-on workshop. We will do interactive experiments, fun fossil hunts, and play dough activities to learn about the amazing world of fossils! Join Be a Scientist for an exciting journey into the worlds of science, technology, e…
Come join us for an introduction to 3D printing and CAD! We will learn how to use TinkerCAD and how 3D printing works. There will be a live demonstration of the 3D printer working. Free. Ages 8-14. Space is limited, no registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library…
SUNDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Feeling stressed out? A self-care toolkit could help! These kits were assembled by West Valley Teens Reach volunteers with supplies generously sponsored by the West Valley Friends of the Library. As part of back-to-school season, tweens and teens ages 12-18 are invited to promote self-care by taking a mental health kit…
The worlds of science and art collide at STEAM Sundays! Help us clean out our closets in this project filled STEAM Sunday afternoon. We'll have mini lessons and projects at the ready for you to pick what you'd like to work on. Will you make slime or maybe create a cactus rock sculpture after learning about succulents?…
Let's build! How do we build it? How tall can we build it? How well-balanced can we make it? Test your engineering skills and build a Marble Run structure. You can race your friends to see whose marble can make it through the course the fastest. You can also engineer awesome structures with our Picasso Tiles. Build cus…
Build two different types of balloon cars for our balloon car derby where lessons learned about engineering design, and kinetic and potential energy can be incorporated to create the fastest car. Experiment with different materials and angles to create the fastest and straightest-driving car. And don't forget to make i…
Children ages 7-10 will learn about the parts of the brain, their functions, and how the brain sends signals and works with the body through hands-on activities including making and painting clay models of the brain, doing worksheets, and playing games. Attending all 3 sessions is encouraged but not required. Limited t…
MONDAY
7
SEPTEMBER
Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages.…
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program for kids up to age 12 and their families. Chess Club meets every Monday. Please check the website event listing for possible date cancellations and library holidays. ADA Accommodation Requests
TUESDAY
8
SEPTEMBER
As you and your child participate in our fun age appropriate activities, your child will be developing their large motor skills and socialization skills. The fun happens on the field, and parents are a part of the action! All kids receive a Kidz Love Soccer jersey! Class Status Hotline: 1-888-372-5803 Shin guards or cl…
"Nothing substitutes for the ability to build friendships with parents who are faced with similar parenting issues." Join Las Madres Downtown/Rose Garden for a weekly Tuesday playgroup. Children can play in a safe environment in the Rose Garden Library Community Room and parents can connect and find/lend support to oth…
Join us every Thursday and experience the digital world like never before in our Virtual Reality program. Learn how to use our virtual reality equipment, try a virtual reality experience for the first time, and then come back again to try one of our more immersive experiences, games, and puzzles. For teens ages 12 and…
Learning is messy, so the 2nd Tuesday of every month we’re getting out the aprons and smocks. Whether it’s science, technology, engineering, art, or math, we’re making a mess learning at the library. Free, no registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests
WEDNESDAY
9
SEPTEMBER
Explore the colors and textures of autumn leaves in our sensory painting program! Using leaf-shaped cardstock and fall-inspired colors, children will create unique artworks while enhancing fine motor skills and fostering creativity. Guided by our librarians, kids will experiment with paint mixing and texture blending,…
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