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Friday, June 12, 2026

47 events across 10 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →

  1. 9:00 AM

    Cupertino Farmers Market

    Oaks Shopping Center · Cupertino Free Kids

    Shop for local produce, artisan goods, and ready-to-eat food weekly.

  2. 9:00 AM

    From Sawmill to Seminary to Open Space

    Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve · Los Gatos Free

    Tour Bear Creek Redwoods and learn its sawmill and seminary past.

  3. 9:30 AM

    Universal Design for Student Success

    Faculty Development Lab (Learning Commons 141) · Santa Clara

    Apply Universal Design for Learning frameworks to redesign your courses for all student needs.

  4. 10:00 AM

    Gamble Plant Sale

    Gamble Garden · Palo Alto

    Select from the fall plant sale featuring trees, shrubs, and perennials.

  5. 10:00 AM

    Friends of the Milpitas Library Big Summer Book Sale

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Browse hundreds of books and media across genres at the Friends' quarterly sale, with preview night for members.

  6. 10:00 AM

    Jonathan Calm - To Wherever, Forever: Archives of Absence & Sites of Passage

    de Saisset Museum · Santa Clara

    View Jonathan Calm's multimedia exhibition exploring absence, memory, and cultural displacement.

  7. 10:00 AM

    Butterflies of Sierra Azul

    Sierra Azul Preserve · Los Gatos Free

    Spot native butterflies on the trails at Sierra Azul.

  8. 10:30 AM

    Family Storytime

    Downtown Library · Palo Alto Free Kids

    Sing, rhyme, and hear stories with Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings.

  9. 10:30 AM

    Music and Dance with Verónica Freidkes

    Central Park · Santa Clara Kids

    Sing, move, and play to bilingual English-Spanish music with young children and adults.

  10. 11:00 AM

    Meet your Community Outreach Specialist

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free

    Talk with a Community Outreach Specialist about housing and local resources.

  11. 11:30 AM

    Should I Start a Business? presented by SCORE Silicon Valley

    Central Park Library - Board Room · Santa Clara

    Learn business fundamentals from SCORE mentors covering personal assessment, trade-offs, and business plan basics.

  12. 12:00 PM

    Soccer Celebration Watch Parties

    San Pedro Square · San Jose

    Watch FIFA World Cup matches on the Bay Area's largest outdoor screen.

  13. 12:00 PM

    Drop-In Drawing

    Anderson Collection · Palo Alto

    Draw for free with provided materials at any skill level and any age welcome.

  14. 1:00 PM

    Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free

    Practice Falun Dafa movements and meditation to build energy, reduce stress, and strengthen your body.

  15. 2:00 PM

    STEAM Fridays

    Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View Free

    Make crafts and try hands-on STEAM experiments every Friday morning.

  16. 2:00 PM

    Knit & Crochet Circle

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free

    Work on your knitting or crochet project Friday afternoons while learning from and chatting with other crafters.

  17. 2:00 PM

    Magic Mini Maker

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free

    Turn your drawings into durable miniature plastic treasures at Los Altos Library.

  18. 2:00 PM

    Python Coding Camp

    Northside Branch Library · Santa Clara

    Learn Python coding over seven weeks by building games and programs hands-on.

  19. 2:00 PM

    Book Club

    Mountain View Senior Center · Mountain View

    Discuss 'The Poet X' by Elizabeth Acevedo at the monthly book club meeting.

  20. 2:30 PM

    Knit-Alongs

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free

    Knit alongside other adults on the first Friday of each month in a relaxed community setting.

  21. 3:00 PM

    Maker Kids

    Central Park Library - Redwood Room · Santa Clara Kids

    Let kids tinker and build at hands-on maker stations during Friday pop-up sessions.

  22. 3:30 PM

    Wave it Proud! Paint Your Own Pride Flag

    Mitchell Park Library · Palo Alto Free

    Paint your own Pride flag or recreate a classic design to celebrate the history and meaning behind them.

  23. 3:30 PM

    Gaming Club (Grade 4 - 8)

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Play Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and board games with other kids in grades 4 through 8.

  24. 3:30 PM

    Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Teen Paint Party

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free Kids

    Create an acrylic painting on canvas with Paul Loughridge leading the teen paint party.

  25. 4:00 PM

    Santa Teresa Teens Reach Meeting

    Santa Teresa Library · San Jose Free Kids

    Join the teen leadership and volunteer service group that meets monthly to plan community service projects.

  26. 4:00 PM

    Art Therapy for Tweens

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Try different art techniques and materials, then take home your own finished piece.

  27. 4:00 PM

    Mindful Me for Kids: Mindfulness Basics

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free Kids

    Learn breathing exercises and calm-down techniques through hands-on activities.

  28. 4:00 PM

    LEGO Fridays!

    College Terrace Library · Palo Alto Free Kids

    Build with library LEGOs and photograph your creation to take home.

  29. 4:00 PM

    Club de lectura en español / Spanish Book Club

    Sunnyvale Public Library · Sunnyvale

    Read and discuss Diferente by Eloy Moreno with Spanish-language book lovers.

  30. 5:00 PM

    Rive Gauche Live!

    Museum of American Heritage · Palo Alto Free

    Listen to a trio play French cafe and Jazz Manouche music on accordion, violin, guitar, bass.

  31. 5:00 PM

    Celebrating Legacy, Impact, and Service

    King Library · San Jose Free

    Hear speakers celebrate a sorority chapter's 65 years of community service and sisterhood.

  32. 5:00 PM

    ¡Wepa! Fest 2026

    Parque de los Pobladores · San Jose Kids

    Dance to salsa, bomba, and plena while tasting Caribbean food at this free festival.

  33. 6:00 PM

    Concerts on the Plaza: Careless Whisper

    Civic Center Plaza · Mountain View

    Hear a free live 80s band concert at Civic Center Plaza.

  34. 6:00 PM

    Saratoga Summer Movie Night: Elio

    El Quito Park · Saratoga Free

    Settle in for an outdoor movie screening under the stars in the park.

  35. 6:00 PM

    Live Music

    San Pedro Square Market · San Jose

    Listen to live musicians perform at San Pedro Square Market.

  36. 6:30 PM

    Fever presents Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

    Hammer Theatre Center · San Jose

    Listen to neo-soul renditions of Prince and Childish Gambino by candlelight.

  37. 6:30 PM

    $9 Before 9 pm Happy Hour

    Nomikai · San Jose Free

    Grab discounted drinks and appetizers before 9 pm at Nomikai.

  38. 7:00 PM

    James Ellroy

    Kepler's Books · Palo Alto

    Hear James Ellroy present Red Sheet, his most daring and subversive work of fiction to date.

  39. 7:00 PM

    Create Cu: Intuitive Painting with Acrylics

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Paint intuitively with acrylics in a judgment-free creative space at Cupertino Library.

  40. 7:00 PM

    Swim Night

    Warburton Pool · Santa Clara

    Swim during an open public swim session at the community pool.

  41. 7:30 PM

    Brit Floyd

    The Mountain Winery · Saratoga

    Hear Pink Floyd's catalog performed by a tribute band in an amphitheater.

  42. 7:30 PM

    Summer Movie Nights: Elio

    Saratoga

    Watch Elio outdoors with popcorn and kid activities on a summer night.

  43. 7:30 PM

    The Cottage

    Lucie Stern Theatre · Palo Alto

    THE Cottage is a hilarious tale of desire and betrayal, as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband - and her new lover's wife.

  44. 8:00 PM

    God of Carnage

    The Pear Theatre · Mountain View

    Watch Yasmina Reza's sharp comedy unfold as two couples clash over a schoolyard incident.

  45. 8:15 PM

    Sunset Cinema: Finding Nemo

    Warburton Park · Santa Clara

    Watch Finding Nemo on a giant outdoor screen at sunset with snacks available.

  46. 8:30 PM

    Summer Movie Nights: Elio

    Saratoga

    Watch Elio outdoors with popcorn and kid activities on a summer night.

  47. 8:45 PM

    Fever presents Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

    Hammer Theatre Center · San Jose

    String ensemble plays Joe Hisaishi scores by candlelight.