FRIDAY
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SEPTEMBER
The Ember List · San Jose, CA
Things to do this weekend in San Jose, CA
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 14 best things to do in San Jose, CA this weekend (Sep 4–6). Updated daily.
Our best picks: things to do in San Jose, CA this weekend (Sep 4–6)
The California Room’s exhibit “Bay Area Comics and Comix” presents the history of American comic books, highlighting the participation of the San Francisco Bay Area. The exhibit displays comic books and materials illustrating our journey from 1842’s The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck to the arrival of the modern comic b…
Get crafty and relax at a jewelry-making night just for adults.. Supplies will be available to create whatever you like. Make something for yourself or a gift for a friend. Better yet, bring a friend! Not sure where to start? We’ll have project ideas and examples to help you get inspired. Come be creative, unwind, and…
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…
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…
SATURDAY
5
SEPTEMBER
One free general admission to the Museum for visitors presenting an active debit or credit card from Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank®.
This September, the California Preservation Foundation presents the 4th annual Doors Open California, the largest statewide celebration of historic places in California offering exclusive, behind- the-scenes access to historic and culturally significant places across the Golden State, with special tours, talks, and onc…
Join us for an exciting, informative program about bats! Learn about the importance of bats to the environment and the harmful myths that tend to surround them. Live bats, native to California, will be safely presented for viewing. NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of bats throughout No…
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…
Young adults today in the US are facing social pressures that can compromise their financial well-being. There are record lows in savings, record high in spending, and stepping into adulthood without the foundational education in Personal Finance. Come learn money matters with Teens Who Invest as they present on how to…
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
6
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?…
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…
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