San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara · CA
Things to do with kids in San Jose — October 2026
24 family events in October 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Pacific Time.
What’s on now in San Jose →Events
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM
Cajón: Afro-Peruvian Drumming Circle at Gilroy Library
Gilroy Library
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Children's Halloween Haunt at History Park
History Park
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Community Day: Día de los Muertos at San José Museum of Art
San José Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Fun Zoo Class at Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
From $40
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Farmer Mike Pumpkin Carving at Santana Row
Santana Row
All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Lowrider Trunk or Treat at Hillview Library
Hillview Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
National Chemistry Week: Chemistry Under Construction at King Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Science Fridays & Science Saturdays at the EcoCenter
Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
The Great Big BOO! Halloween at Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
PaidAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Educational Park Library
Educational Park Branch Library
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
A Mystery of Skulls Nature Pop-up at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park
Metcalf Motorcycle County Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Gatorbotics Robot Demonstration at Children's Discovery Museum
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Paid
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM
Quicksilver History Hike at Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Almaden Quicksilver County Park – Wood Road entrance
FreeAges 10+
- Trick-or-treat
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Trick-or-Treat The Row Halloween Family Festival at Santana Row
Santana Row
Free
- Costumes and parades
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Program & Costume Parade at King Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
Spooktacular Haunted House at Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen Branch Library
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Spooky Mad Science Show at Pearl Avenue Library
Pearl Avenue Branch Library
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Archery – Halloween Edition at Hidden Villa
Hidden Villa
From $35Ages 8+
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Festival at Joyce Ellington Library
Joyce Ellington Branch Library
Free
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Halloween Party at Berryessa Library
Berryessa Branch Library
Free
- Community
Through Nov 1
Micailhuitl: Día de Muertos at History Park
History Park
- Community
Sat, Oct 31
Play Your Way – Halloween at Children's Discovery Museum
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
PaidAges 2–15
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive
The Tech Interactive
From $28All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat at Gilroy Library
Gilroy Library