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Thursday, June 18, 2026

42 events across 11 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →

  1. 9:00 AM

    Cultivating AI Literacy in the Classroom

    Learning Commons 203 · Santa Clara

    Learn frameworks for teaching students critical thinking skills about AI in your classroom.

  2. 10:00 AM

    Drop-in Tech Help

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free

    Get one-on-one help learning your laptop, tablet, or phone during drop-in tech sessions.

  3. 10:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free Kids

    Attend a 25-minute interactive storytime with songs and activities for toddlers ages 1 through 2.

  4. 10:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime: Stories and Songs for 12-36 Month Olds

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Sing, move, and listen to short stories designed for toddlers on Thursday mornings.

  5. 10:30 AM

    Baby Lapsit for Ages 0 - 18 Months

    Campbell Library · Campbell Free Kids

    Bring your baby to sing songs, do fingerplays, and hear rhymes that boost development.

  6. 10:30 AM

    Meeting Students Where They're At: Creating Inclusive Course Materials Workshop

    San Jose State University · San Jose Free

    Learn best practices for making Canvas course materials accessible to all students.

  7. 11:00 AM

    Online Author Talk: Ted Page

    Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos Free

    Hear author Ted Page discuss his work in a live virtual talk from Los Gatos Library.

  8. 11:00 AM

    1 on 1 Tech Assistance

    Willow Glen Library · San Jose Free

    Get one-on-one help creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, or applying for jobs online.

  9. 11:00 AM

    Family Storytime

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free Kids

    Enjoy stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, and songs with your family and other kids.

  10. 11:00 AM

    Qigong Classes

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free

    Practice traditional Shaolin Neijin Yizhichan qigong techniques with a certified instructor.

  11. 12:00 PM

    Speaks Open House

    San Jose State University · San Jose Free

    Learn about SJSU's online speech-language pathology degree program and career paths at their open house.

  12. 12:30 PM

    Health Talk - Reproductive Health for Women

    Online · Santa Clara Kids

    Hear a Kaiser doctor explain contraception, preconception care, and family planning options.

  13. 1:00 PM

    Teatime Book Chatter

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free

    Discuss a book over tea and snacks with other readers on the third Thursday of each month.

  14. 1:00 PM

    Don't Fall for It: Preventing Falls and Fraud

    Mountain View Senior Center · Mountain View

    Learn to prevent falls at home and recognize scams targeting older adults.

  15. 1:00 PM

    Senior Workshop: Don't Fall for It

    Senior Center · Mountain View

    Learn fall prevention and fraud protection strategies in this workshop for ages 55 and up.

  16. 1:30 PM

    ESL Conversation Club

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free

    Practice speaking English in a casual group and connect with other learners in an informal setting.

  17. 2:00 PM

    Vintage Media Lab

    Rinconada Library · Palo Alto Free

    Bring your old photos, home movies, records, and cassettes to digitize and preserve them.

  18. 2:00 PM

    Family Summer Movie: Zootopia 2

    Saratoga Library · Saratoga Free Kids

    Settle in and watch Zootopia 2 on the library screen with families.

  19. 2:00 PM

    Summer Reading Seed Art

    Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View

    Make seed art crafts tied to the summer reading program theme of planting and growth.

  20. 3:00 PM

    Summer Origami for School Age Kids

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free Kids

    Learn three origami projects step-by-step with provided paper and help.

  21. 3:00 PM

    Dash Robot Coding

    Sunnyvale Public Library · Sunnyvale

    Program the Dash robot and solve coding challenges with other kids.

  22. 3:30 PM

    Preschool Storytime

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free Kids

    Sing, move, and hear stories with your preschooler in this interactive session.

  23. 4:00 PM

    The Spirit of '76: Reflecting on America's 250th

    Los Altos History Museum · Los Altos Free

    Browse the Main Gallery exhibit exploring America's 250th anniversary through art and historical reflection.

  24. 4:00 PM

    Reading Buddies

    West Valley Library · San Jose Free Kids

    Pair up with a volunteer for one-on-one reading practice to build early literacy skills.

  25. 4:30 PM

    Teen Dungeons and Dragons Social Club

    Los Altos Library · Los Altos Free Kids

    Watch a Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition campaign or drop in for occasional one-shot adventures.

  26. 5:00 PM

    Central: In the Loop - Knitting & Crochet Club

    Central Park Library · Santa Clara

    Work on your knitting or crochet project alongside fellow crafters of all levels, with no formal instruction.

  27. 5:00 PM

    Mexico vs. South Korea | Futbol Watch Party

    School of Arts and Culture at MHP · San Jose

    Watch Mexico play South Korea on a big screen and cheer live at La Plaza.

  28. 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.

  29. 5:30 PM

    Free Sound Meditation

    ICA San José · San Jose Free

    Relax during a guided sound meditation session using ambient music and breathing techniques.

  30. 6:00 PM

    SC Bandreddi: Game of Oaths

    Books Inc. Mountain View · Mountain View Free

    Meet the author and discuss the Game of Oaths fantasy narrative.

  31. 6:00 PM

    Infinity Dance: Surf's Up, Dance On!

    Heritage Theatre · Campbell

    Watch Infinity Dance perform a surf-themed recital with full choreography and costumes.

  32. 6:00 PM

    Live Music

    San Pedro Square Market · San Jose

    Listen to live musicians perform at San Pedro Square Market.

  33. 6:30 PM

    John Kenney with Karen Joy Fowler

    Kepler's Books · Palo Alto

    Meet bestselling author John Kenney as he reads from his darkly comic novel.

  34. 6:30 PM

    Preschool Storytime for Ages 3-5

    Milpitas Library · Milpitas Free Kids

    Sit with your kids for thirty minutes of picture books, flannel board stories, and storytelling activities.

  35. 6:30 PM

    Summer Concert Series

    Memorial Park Amphitheater · Cupertino Free Kids

    Bring a blanket and catch live music spanning classic rock, Latin, blues, and R&B on the lawn.

  36. 7:00 PM

    Adult Book Discussion: Harlem Rhapsody

    Cupertino Library · Cupertino Free

    Join fellow readers to discuss Victoria Christopher Murray's novel Harlem Rhapsody.

  37. 7:00 PM

    The art of the game: portrayal of sports and competition in art history

    Triton Museum of Art · Santa Clara

    Hear a museum director discuss how artists have portrayed sports from ancient to modern times.

  38. 7:00 PM

    Magic Hour x Rooted Ritual by Aura Stream & Momstera Lounge

    Campbell

    Join guided meditation and sound healing while planting seeds in ritual together.

  39. 7:00 PM

    Family Fun at the Park

    Various parks throughout Sunnyvale · Sunnyvale Kids

    Catch live performers at neighborhood parks during free family event nights across Sunnyvale.

  40. 7:00 PM

    Family Fun Nights: Rock Steady Juggling

    Washington Park · Sunnyvale Kids

    Watch a juggler toss and catch props while the sun sets in the park.

  41. 7:30 PM

    God of Carnage

    The Pear Theatre · Mountain View

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

  42. 7:30 PM

    Kenny G with Jason Bodlovich

    The Mountain Winery · Saratoga

    Watch saxophonist Kenny G perform with violinist Jason Bodlovich.