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San Jose, CA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in San Jose, CA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in San Jose, CA.
Top Pick 1
Christmas in the Park
Seasonal Event
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose, CA 95110
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
San Jose Children's Museum
Museum
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Arcade Museum & Gaming
Entertainment
465 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
4.7 / 5
Top Pick 5
Lick Observatory
Observatory
Mt. Hamilton, San Jose, CA 95127
4.7 / 5
Indoor Pick
San Jose Library - Makerspace
Educational
180 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Parks
1649 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
4.7 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in San Jose, CA.
OCTOBE30
Bluey's Big Play
OCTOBE 30 · starts Oct 30
Live theatrical adaptation of Emmy-winning children's TV series with puppets, original story, and music by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and composer Joff Bush
Paid/Varies

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