180 things to do with kids in San Jose, CA this week, October 27 – November 2, 96 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to find them. Last updated October 27, 2026.
Blippi and Meekah perform a high‑energy interactive show at San Jose Civic, featuring fan‑favorite songs such as “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.”
Scientific chills and tech‑tastic thrills with Halloween twists on favorite exhibits at The Tech Interactive, all ages.
Avenida de Altares celebrates its 10th anniversary free with vibrant altars, live entertainment, and local vendors at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, for all ages.
Bluey's Big Play (San Jose Center for the Performing Arts) — theatrical adaptation of Emmy‑winning series featuring original story, new music, and puppets bringing Bluey to life.
Santana Row hosts a Día de Los Muertos tribute with face painting, Catrina meet‑and‑greets, mariachi performances, crafts and a cultural pop‑up market, free.
Dog Man – The Musical (San Jose Civic) — Hilarious crime‑fighting dog policeman battles cyborg fish Flippy and cloned cat Petey in a family adventure.
Bluey's Big Play (San Jose Center for the Performing Arts) — theatrical adaptation of Emmy‑winning series featuring original story, new music, and puppets bringing Bluey to life.
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