# Polar Play Days at The Tech Interactive

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Dec 2 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Tickets required (general admission)
- Organizer: The Tech Interactive
- Official page: https://tickets.thetech.org/events/f4a8a127-14ee-4150-ca58-24df1287e87c
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Polar Play Days is The Tech Interactive's winter-season event, returning for the 2026 holidays from December 2 through January 3. The museum promises STEM activities with a winter theme to 'slip and slide' through during school break, on top of its regular exhibits and IMAX Dome films included with general admission. A good indoor option for winter break with school-age children; check the ticket page for the daily activity list.

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