Saturday, September 5, 2026
86 events across 9 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →
- 7:45 AM
Neighborhood Hands Bi-monthly Cleanup
Grab gloves and join neighbors clearing trash and debris from the riverbank.
- 7:45 AM
Candlelight - The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Hear a candlelight concert of Joe Hisaishi's music in an intimate setting at Hammer Theatre.
- 8:00 AM
Mulch Giveaway Event
Pick up free mulch for your garden at Emma Prusch Farm Park during Veggielution's First Saturdays event.
- 9:00 AM
Fall Garden Volunteering
Learn basic gardening skills and harvest fruits and veggies alongside fellow volunteers at the campus garden.
- 9:00 AM
Saratoga Farmers Market
Shop West Valley College's stalls for fresh produce, artisan goods, and prepared foods.
- 9:00 AM
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
Stroll Murphy Avenue sampling prepared foods and picking up fresh local produce.
- 9:30 AM
Habitat Restoration: Thistle Removal
Pitch in on habitat restoration by removing thistle at Rancho San Antonio Preserve.
- 9:30 AM
Volunteering at Stanford Educational Farm
Help weed fields, plant crops, and tend flowers as a volunteer at Stanford's Educational Farm.
- 10:00 AM
Tech Mentor
Sit down with a volunteer to get help printing, setting up email, or navigating Word and Excel at King Library.
- 10:00 AM
Friends of the Milpitas Library Big Fall Book Sale
Browse tables of used books and media across every genre at this four-day library sale.
- 10:00 AM
Crochet Together
Learn crochet basics with volunteer instructors, bringing your own hooks and yarn if you'd like.
- 10:00 AM
1 on 1 Tech Assistance
Bring your questions and get personalized tech help with documents and online applications.
- 10:00 AM
Saturday Board Games Day
Bring your own board game or jump into someone else's table for a day of open gaming.
- 10:00 AM
Rise in Rhythm
Move through seated and supported dance exercises designed for the Parkinson's community and anyone with mobility challenges.
- 10:00 AM
English Language Learner (ELL) for Beginners/Inglés Para Principiantes (ELL)
Practice beginner English lessons taught by an experienced ELL teacher, no registration required.
- 10:00 AM
Kristi Yamaguchi's Family Literacy Festival author participation
Apply to join Kristi Yamaguchi's literacy festival as a participating author alongside local museum and library partners.
- 10:00 AM
Conversation between older adults
Sip coffee and swap stories with fellow older adults at this casual conversation meetup.
- 10:15 AM
Reading to Children
Sit in for a 30-minute one-on-one reading session that builds skills and a love of books.
- 10:15 AM
Meditation with Sara
Sit for a guided 30-minute meditation led by Sara, open to every experience level.
- 10:30 AM
Mindfulness Meditation
Practice mindfulness meditation techniques to steady yourself amid daily stress at Willow Glen Library.
- 10:30 AM
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd
Work through addition, subtraction, and more with your K-3rd grader at this free math session.
- 10:30 AM
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Drop-in Do Gooder
Work off your library fines by volunteering to help keep the library clean and welcoming.
- 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and hear stories together at a storytime designed for all ages.
- 10:30 AM
Music and Movement
Join songs, rhymes, and movement activities with the whole family at Educational Park Library.
- 10:30 AM
Baby Sign and Stay and Play
Sign along with songs and stories at this ASL storytime for babies under one.
- 10:30 AM
Community Yoga & Meditation
Move through basic yoga poses and guided meditation with walk-ins welcome.
- 10:30 AM
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3
Get one-on-one help building math skills with trained volunteers in this free K-3 program.
- 10:30 AM
Family Storytime & Stay and Play
Sing, rhyme, and move through stories with your kids, then stay to play afterward.
- 10:30 AM
Friendly Stitchers
Bring your own cross stitch or embroidery project and stitch alongside others at this weekly social.
- 10:30 AM
Hillview - Overfelt Adult Education ESL Class
Practice English reading, writing, and speaking with a certified instructor in this free class.
- 10:30 AM
ELL / ELL Conversation Club for Mandarin Speakers
Practice English conversation with fellow Mandarin speakers in this ELL conversation club.
- 10:30 AM
Bike Safety Information and Repair Workshop
Get your bike checked by Bike Sunnyvale volunteers, learn the ABC Quick Check, and patch up tubes on the spot.
- 11:00 AM
Fiber Arts Circle
Bring your knitting or crochet project and swap tips with other crafters in the library's living room space.
- 11:00 AM
NorCal Bats
Meet live California bats and learn why they matter to local ecosystems.
- 11:00 AM
Family Storytime
Sing, move, and hear picture books and flannel stories with your kids at Saturday morning storytime.
- 11:00 AM
LEGO Club
Snap together LEGO and Duplo bricks to build towers, vehicles, or whatever your imagination comes up with.
- 11:00 AM
Art of Living Meditation
Ease into the weekend with guided meditation and simple yoga moves at West Valley Library's Saturday session.
- 11:00 AM
Reading to Children
Join a small group of children for a read-aloud session that builds early literacy and a love of books.
- 11:00 AM
Environmental Education Center Open House
Meet animal ambassadors and try nature-focused hands-on activities alongside park rangers.
- 11:00 AM
Coffee and Conversation
Sip coffee and talk through ideas with members of the Ethical Culture Society.
- 11:00 AM
Picchetti Winery Cupertino - Plein Air
Set up an easel outdoors and paint the winery grounds alongside other plein air artists.
- 11:30 AM
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd at Edenvale Branch
Practice arithmetic skills from addition to multiplication in this free K-3rd math program.
- 12:00 PM
Monster Jam
Watch monster trucks perform stunts, jumps, and freestyle competitions.
- 12:00 PM
Bollywood Dance
Learn Bollywood dance moves in this volunteer-led, family-friendly session at Seven Trees Library.
- 12:00 PM
One-On-One Tech Help
Sit down with a volunteer to troubleshoot computer basics or set up an email account at Santa Teresa Library.
- 12:00 PM
STEM Saturday: Robotics Adventure Workshop
Build and test robots at this hands-on workshop exploring mazes, sensors, and problem-solving at Pearl Avenue Library.
- 12:00 PM
Silent Book Club
Read your own book quietly alongside others in the East SJ Carnegie Library's study room.
- 12:00 PM
Teens Teach: Junior Neuroscientists
Run hands-on brain experiments, memory tests, and try prism glasses with a take-home neuroscience patch.
- 1:00 PM
Brain Bloom: STEAM Club
Try hands-on science and art activities exploring the human body and nature at Brain Bloom STEAM Club.
- 1:00 PM
Be a Scientist: Fossils
Learn how fossils form and try hands-on fossil hunts and play dough activities at the library.
- 1:00 PM
Medicare Mysteries Solved!
Get your Medicare questions answered by Sandra Karol at this recurring workshop at Mitchell Park Library.
- 1:00 PM
Reading to Children with Bria
Read one-on-one or in small groups with Bria to build confidence and a love of books.
- 1:00 PM
Reading to Furry Friends
Practice reading aloud to gentle, trained therapy dogs at Hillview Library's relaxed story session.
- 1:00 PM
Public Tour | A Closer Look
Join a guided tour at Cantor Arts Center and take a closer look at a handful of artworks with a student or museum guide.
- 1:00 PM
Fulbright Program
Hear how the Fulbright Program promotes international educational and cultural exchange in this online session.
- 1:00 PM
Event Center Check in
Check in at the Event Center to let organizers know you're on-site for your visit.
- 2:00 PM
Sew Sew Saturday
Bring a project and sew alongside other crafters in a relaxed group setting.
- 2:00 PM
Tech Mentor
Sit down with a volunteer to get help printing, setting up email, or navigating Word and Excel at King Library.
- 2:00 PM
Saturday STEM: Build a Puff Mobile!
Build a puff mobile with volunteer Kashmir in this hands-on STEM experiment for kids.
- 2:00 PM
Family STEAM
Drop in for a themed STEAM activity spanning robots, engineering, and science projects for the family.
- 2:00 PM
1 on 1 Tech Assistance (In-Person)
Sit down one-on-one with staff to get help with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or online job forms.
- 2:00 PM
Pawsitive Learning with Town Cats
Learn responsible cat care through an interactive session with Town Cats at Vineland Library.
- 2:00 PM
Citizenship Study Group (In-person)
Review civics questions, practice reading and writing, and walk through the naturalization interview process with a study group.
- 2:00 PM
Fabric Necklaces for Teens
Layer fabric and button accents to make your own reversible necklace to take home.
- 2:00 PM
Women's Volleyball - San Jose State vs. UC Riverside
Cheer on San Jose State's women's volleyball team as they face UC Riverside.
- 3:00 PM
STEM for Kids: Engineering Challenge
Tackle hands-on engineering challenges built for kids at Joyce Ellington Library's STEM program.
- 3:00 PM
Quilting Basics with local Artists Mik and May Gaspay
Learn fabric selection, cutting, and piecing basics in a hands-on quilting workshop for beginners.
- 3:00 PM
LEGO Club - Club LEGO
Build anything you like with piles of LEGO bricks at this drop-in library club.
- 3:00 PM
OneinMath: Math Program for K-3rd
Practice basic arithmetic skills with your K-3rd grader at this free math program.
- 3:00 PM
Reading to Children
Curl up for one-on-one or small-group story time that builds a love of books and reading.
- 3:00 PM
Public Tour | A Closer Look
Join a guided tour at Cantor Arts Center and take a closer look at a handful of artworks with a student or museum guide.
- 3:00 PM
Song of the Week - Back on the Chain Gang by Pretenders
Meet up with fellow musicians to jam and pick apart Pretenders' Back on the Chain Gang together.
- 4:00 PM
Print it, Don't Just Think it: 3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop for Kids
Learn TinkerCAD basics and watch a live 3D printer demo at this kids' workshop.
- 4:00 PM
Teen Rubik's Cube Club
Trade Rubik's Cube techniques with fellow teen solvers over snacks at the library.
- 4:00 PM
Reading Buddies
Pair up with a volunteer to build reading skills one-on-one as a K-3 student at West Valley Library.
- 4:00 PM
ESL Writing Club
Practice writing simple sentences and basic grammar in English with a tutor in a supportive small group.
- 4:30 PM
Adult Crafternoons
Try a new craft project alongside other adults at this monthly no-experience-needed crafting session.
- 4:30 PM
Language and Culture Swap
Practice Spanish or English with conversation partners and trade cultural notes with neighbors from different backgrounds.
- 5:30 PM
Candlelight - Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Hear Coldplay and Imagine Dragons hits reimagined by candlelight in an intimate concert setting at Hammer Theatre.
- 6:00 PM
Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas
Rock with Deep Purple and Kansas performing together at Shoreline.
- 6:00 PM
Lost 80s Live
Sing along to a lineup of 80s cover bands under the stars at Mountain Winery.
- 7:00 PM
Paul Elia
Grab a second showtime to catch Paul Elia's stand-up set at San Jose Improv.
- 8:00 PM
Grupo Duelo – Gravedad Tour 2026
Watch Óscar Iván Treviño and Grupo Duelo play their biggest banda hits at San Jose Civic.
- 8:00 PM
Salsa classes&social dancing at Albertos Night Club, Mountain View
Learn salsa steps in a beginner lesson, then hit the floor for open social dancing at Alberto's.
- 9:00 PM
House of Funk
Dance to funk sets at The Ritz for this 18-and-over show.
- 9:30 PM
Paul Elia
Grab a second showtime to catch Paul Elia's stand-up set at San Jose Improv.