| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Advanced Art - Portfolio PreparationPresented by Young At Art at Young At Art June 1, 2009 - Ongoing This is an ongoing structured class that will help prepare, plan, and guide the serious art student to enrich and/or prepare a demanding art portfolio requirement for high school or beyond. Although structured, this class welcomes the needs of each student and their art concentrations. Students will express their skills and talents through varied mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting. All projects are thematic and conceptually geared to be original and technical in... | Young At Art | 06/01/09- Ongoing | Cupertino |
Animal Enrichment ExperiencePresented by Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Museum January 7, 2010 - Ongoing Watch the wildlife at Coyote Point Museum pounce, puzzle, and play! Coyote Point Museum regularly provides special activities and treats for their animals, to help them have more fun and to keep their minds and bodies active. Now you can find out more about the action. For a limited time, Coyote Point Museum is bringing these animal enrichment activities out for you to see. Join them to get a close look at the games and puzzles the animals enjoy. | Coyote Point Museum | 01/07/10- Ongoing | San Mateo |
Art LoftPresented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 1, 2009 - Ongoing This 900 square foot space at the top of the stairs was designed to offer quality visual art activities that children are not likely to experience elsewhere. Using found man-made and natural objects, and traditional art-making materials and tools in unique ways, children can explore their ideas and develop new skills. | Children's Discovery Museum | 09/01/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
Art Studio in the Wonder CabinetPresented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 1, 2009 - Ongoing In our Art Studio, all art activities are designed to be open ended allowing for the personal creativity of each child. We encourage a wide variety of exploration through the Paint Wall, art/sensory activities and Wonder Baskets. These early art experiences emphasize the exciting process of experimenting rather than creating an end product. | Children's Discovery Museum | 09/01/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
ASL Storytime & Baby SignsPresented by Barnes & Noble at Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Blossom Hill January 26, 2007 - Ongoing Our special ASL (American Sign Language) storytime helps infants to learn the meaning of signs and helps to teach them non-verbal communication, all while spending enjoyable time around a storybook. | Barnes & Noble | 01/26/07- Ongoing | San Jose |
Babies ClassesPresented by Music Together August 9, 2007 - Ongoing Every child's development benefits from early exposure to music and movement. Because the early months are so important, Music Together offers two options for babies. Babies eight months and younger at the time of registration may attend a Mixed Ages Class, whether registered on their own or attending free with an older brother or sister. Babies may also take the special Babies Class offered as a one-semester introduction to Music Together. (This class cannot be repeated.) The music... | Music Together | 08/09/07- Ongoing | |
Baby LapsitPresented by Santa Clara City Libraries at Central Park Library - Santa Clara January 1, 2008 - Ongoing Learn songs, fingerplays, and stories that infants will sit up and listen to. Bring a blanket for you and your baby to sit on. Registration is not required. All storytimes are subject to change; please double check times and dates with the Library. This storytime will be held in the Central Park Library Cedar Room. | Santa Clara City Libraries | 01/01/08- Ongoing | Santa Clara |
Baby StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Morgan Hill Library July 11, 2009 - Ongoing Bring your little one for books, songs, rhymes, and plenty of interactive fun! Storytimes are ongoing except for major holidays and holiday breaks in November, December and early January.
| Santa Clara County Library | 07/11/09- Ongoing | Morgan Hill |
Baby StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Saratoga Library September 2, 2009 - Ongoing This is a lapsit program for infants to introduce babies to books, music, movement, Mother Goose, and more! This is a wonderful way to begin to incorporate books into your new baby's life! | Santa Clara County Library | 09/02/09- Ongoing | Saratoga |
BabyBuzz - Musical Storytime for Babies & ToddlersPresented by BabyBuzz April 3, 2009 - Ongoing BabyBuzz in Downtown Willow Glen is now offering a weekly musical storytime for babies, toddlers, and parents. Sing, move, explore and play age-appropriate instruments for and with your little one. Each class is centered around a literature theme, where we'll have a storytime circle especially appropriate for babies and toddlers! A special spring-time introductory rate is now being offered. | BabyBuzz | 04/03/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
Big Kids Family Music ClassesPresented by Music Together August 9, 2007 - Ongoing Big Kids Family Music is a new 60-minute class geared to the interests and social nature of children ages 5 and 6. (To attend the Bid Kids Family Music class, your child must be 5 years of age by the start of the semester you wish to attend.) Families still play an important role in this class, although the adults and children may have different musical roles. Game songs, folk dances, jam sessions, dramatic play, and more structured work in rhythm and tonality will be included. The class... | Music Together | 08/09/07- Ongoing | |
Bilingual StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Morgan Hill Library July 11, 2009 - Ongoing Join us for bilingual storytime in English and Spanish for the whole family. Storytimes will feature books, songs, rhymes and plenty of fun! Storytimes are ongoing except for major holidays and holiday breaks in November, December and early January.
| Santa Clara County Library | 07/11/09- Ongoing | Morgan Hill |
Bobcat RidgePresented by Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo May 1, 2010 - Ongoing Our beloved bobcats, Tule and Rufus, are getting a new home! The Zoo’s current aviary will be transformed into a big cat haven that more closely mirror’s the animals’ natural habitat. Structural and exhibit enhancements will also be designed to create a better visitor experience. Highlights of the project include an increased exhibit height and square footage; new, non-reflective glass to increase visibility; a more natural setting with sloped landscaping, soil, grass,... | Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo | 05/01/10- Ongoing | Palo Alto |
Books TogetherPresented by Los Gatos Library at Los Gatos Public Library April 7, 2009 - Ongoing Children, stop by and listen to a story or two, read by another of our excellent library volunteers! The schedule for this program varies; please check with library staff to see which Mondays and Wednesdays the program is happening.
| Los Gatos Library | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Los Gatos |
Bouncing BabiesPresented by Los Gatos Public Library at Los Gatos Public Library October 1, 2008 - Ongoing A new baby is a joy! Bring your bouncing new baby to our storytime especially geared towards infants and you'll see a big smile on your beautiful new baby's face. A playtime will take place immediately following each storytime, where parents and children can interact with each other and enjoy a set of age-appropriate toys.
| Los Gatos Public Library | 10/01/08- Ongoing | Los Gatos |
Children's Book ClubPresented by Los Gatos Library at Los Gatos Public Library April 7, 2009 - Ongoing Come by the Children's Reference Desk and pick up your copy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid:The Last Straw, by Jeff Kinney. Then join the club as we discuss the book! | Los Gatos Library | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Los Gatos |
Children's Knitting GroupPresented by Los Gatos Library at Los Gatos Public Library April 7, 2009 - Ongoing We have a variety of projects for you to work on, including the Knit Fish, the Knit Bunny, or the Hand puppet, like the one shown. Bring your own size 8 needles, and we'll provide the yarn! Or you can borrow our needles to use at the library. The Children’s Knitting Group meets in the Children’s Room of the Los Gatos Library. | Los Gatos Library | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Los Gatos |
| Children's Storytime | Barnes and Noble | 04/28/08- Ongoing | San Jose |
Clean Green Energy MachinesPresented by Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo April 25, 2009 - Ongoing This new exhibit introduces young children and their families to different kinds of renewal energy and the science behind them. Our hands-on machines help visitors investigate wind, solar, water and kid-power, creating connections between the choices we make and the health of our environment. Clean Green Energy Machines encourages us all to work together to make a difference—a timely topic that is guaranteed to generate a lot of energy! | Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo | 04/25/09- Ongoing | Palo Alto |
Creek HabitatPresented by Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo at Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo January 1, 2007 - Ongoing Fifteen cubic meters of San Francisquito Creek display a cross-sectional view of this last remaining natural creek running through Palo Alto. Careful attention was paid to include native plants, accurate rock sizes and five varieties of fish, crayfish and other water creatures for a realistic portrayal of the creek in its natural habitat. | Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo | 01/01/07- Ongoing | Palo Alto |
Daly City History MuseumPresented by The History Guild of Daly City/Colma July 21, 2009 - Ongoing The History Guild of Daly City/Colma officially opened the Daly City History Museum at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on March 15, 2009. The museum is in the building that formerly housed the John Daly Library near the Top of the Hill. Volunteers from the History Guild spent months moving and cataloguing photographs, documents and artifacts that had been displayed in the mini-museum in the Serramonte Library.
Among the exhibits at the museum is a collection of equipment and... | The History Guild of Daly City/Colma | 07/21/09- Ongoing | Daly City |
Dance 1Presented by Act 1 Dance Studio at Act 1 Dance Studio October 14, 2009 - Ongoing This class is a musical preschool. We start in a circle and sing songs as we warm up and relax. Most of the class is sung. We cover basic ballet terminology and simple movements, moving like animals and such. For tap we concentrate on rhythm. But making noise with the different parts of our feet is great! We end with acrobatics. Here we work on flexibility and the basic movements, as well as the hardest thing, waiting your turn. A song and dance is introduced for both tap and ballet. Class... | Act 1 Dance Studio | 10/14/09- Ongoing | Campbell |
Diaper Days and Date NightsPresented by Camera Cinemas at Camera 7 Pruneyard January 1, 2008 - Ongoing Our Diaper Days and Date Nights movie screenings are a great way to get out of the house with your little one(s) and meet up with other parents and their cultured babies in a kid-friendly environment. Baby Bjorns, infant carriers and slings are welcome and encouraged. Due to space limitations and fire hazards, strollers are not permitted in the auditorium. However we offer designated stroller parking in the lobby. We also offer changing tables in both the Men's and Women's restrooms and baby... | Camera Cinemas | 01/01/08- Ongoing | Campbell |
Downtown Campbell Farmer's MarketPresented by Campbell Chamber of Commerce May 1, 2007 - Ongoing A stroll through downtown Campbell on a Sunday morning can bombard the senses with the aroma of fresh kettle corn, bread, fruit, flowers, and live music. For many residents, the Campbell Farmer's Market is a weekly ritual where they enjoy a mix of local growers, bakers, artisans, florists and specialty foods. | Campbell Chamber of Commerce | 05/01/07- Ongoing | Campbell |
Drawing ClassesPresented by Young At Art at Young At Art June 1, 2009 - Ongoing Does your child like to draw? This class will focus on basic drawing techniques in graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel and more. We will also introduce color theory principles. The exercises we plan will develop an understanding for light, form, color, prospective, tonal shading and line techniques. Sketching Pads not included. | Young At Art | 06/01/09- Ongoing | Cupertino |
Drop-In Theatre WorkshopsPresented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum September 1, 2009 - Ongoing These acting exercises are so much fun, they have come to be known as "Theatre Games." On Tuesdays and Thursdays, experiment with your voice, body, and creativity in a variety of short 20-minute improvisation activities led by trained Museum staff. We call this workshop "That’s What Actors Do." Then on Wednesdays and Fridays, join our workshop entitled, "Move to the Music." Move your body and express yourself to a variety of exciting rhythms. Each workshop... | Children's Discovery Museum | 09/01/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
| Exploration | The Tech Museum of Innovation | 05/01/07- Ongoing | San Jose |
Fall Kid's ClubPresented by A Work of Heart Studio at A Work of Heart October 20, 2009 - Ongoing The Fall Kids Club has exciting art activities for kids, including Decoupage wooden initials, "Boo!" or Fall banners, Metal-Me embossed art metal dolls, mini watercolor journals, copper pumpkin wall hangings, chalk, cork or magnet boards, thank you cards and portfolios, mad about mini art cards, button ornaments, and polymer clay tiled frames. Ages 8-12. | A Work of Heart Studio | 10/20/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
| Family Story Time | San Jose Public Library System | 09/03/08- Ongoing | San Jose |
Family StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Morgan Hill Library February 11, 2009 - Ongoing Kids, bring your Moms, Dads, brothers and sisters to storytime! They have been wanting to go for a long time, but have just been too shy to ask. Now you can invite them! | Santa Clara County Library | 02/11/09- Ongoing | Morgan Hill |
Family StorytimePresented by Milpitas Community Library January 1, 2008 - Ongoing Tales of faraway lands and make believe creatures with dazzling adventures can be found at the Milpitas Library's Family Storytime. Don't miss the chance to delve into our latest stories and spend time with your family. | Milpitas Community Library | 01/01/08- Ongoing | |
Family StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Saratoga Library February 11, 2006 - Ongoing This evening storytime is an event for the whole family! Come take a break and enjoy a story that everyone can listen to and have fun just being together. What a nice way to spend the evening! | Santa Clara County Library | 02/11/06- Ongoing | Saratoga |
Family StorytimePresented by Santa Clara County Library at Campbell Library October 1, 2004 - Ongoing Families love Storytime at the Campbell Library. Come gather in the library to listen to tales of faraway lands, be entertained by a whimsical storybook character, but mostly, come to enjoy wonderful family moments that will later be remembered as wonderful family memories. This storytime is for everyone 4 years old and up. | Santa Clara County Library | 10/01/04- Ongoing | Campbell |
| Family Storytime | Santa Clara City Libraries | 01/01/08- Ongoing | Santa Clara |
Feed the Farm Animals!Presented by Emma Prusch Farm Park at Emma Prusch Farm Park September 25, 2009 - Ongoing Kids will have the opportunity one Saturday morning each month to assist park staff in the feeding the ducks, goats, chickens, rabbits, geese, sheep and miniature pigs. Registration is limited to 20 children; please call the main office for specific dates and details. | Emma Prusch Farm Park | 09/25/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
Garden ActivitiesPresented by Children's Discovery Museum at Children's Discovery Museum October 10, 2006 - Ongoing Harvest time is here! From the end of the summer heat to October’s cool hints of winter, we will celebrate different gardening wonders every afternoon. Activities will change daily: we might be creating art using real seeds, planting fall bulbs, or measuring pumpkins—large and small! Or we could be tasting the fruits of fall, including melons, apples, and other healthy snacks. Come explore! | Children's Discovery Museum | 10/10/06- Ongoing | San Jose |
Genetics - Technology with a TwistPresented by The Tech Museum of Innovation at The Tech Museum of Innovation December 13, 2006 - Ongoing Explore the forefront of emerging genetic technologies by taking on the roles of genetic counselor, scientist and even a policymaker. Understand the new opportunities genetic research has provided, and face personal and social choices that arise from the intimate knowledge of what we are made of. Sequence a gene, use microscopes to see real chromosomes, and engage in discussions about the ethical issues associated with developing genetic technologies. | The Tech Museum of Innovation | 12/13/06- Ongoing | San Jose |
Homework TogetherPresented by Los Gatos Library at Los Gatos Public Library April 7, 2009 - Ongoing Stop by and let our wonderful teen volunteers help you with your homework! This is a great way to get a head start on your homework and get the help you need!
| Los Gatos Library | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Los Gatos |
IDEA HousePresented by The Tech Museum of Innovation at The Tech Museum of Innovation February 1, 2006 - Ongoing Cultivate your inner inventor at IDEA House. IDEA House is a highly interactive program space offering a range of activities that encourages idea generation and innovation in your daily life. | The Tech Museum of Innovation | 02/01/06- Ongoing | San Jose |
| Infant Activities | Children's Discovery Museum | 09/01/09- Ongoing | San Jose |
InnovationPresented by The Tech Museum of Innovation at The Tech Museum of Innovation May 1, 2007 - Ongoing Become a Silicon Valley-style innovator. Use the inventions that made the area world-famous to design your own rollercoaster, build a microchip, and get a futuristic self-portrait with a 3-D laser scanner. | The Tech Museum of Innovation | 05/01/07- Ongoing | San Jose |
Intro to DrawingPresented by Young At Art at Young At Art June 1, 2009 - Ongoing Do they love art, but you haven't found a place to take them? Look no further - this class is a group lesson with individual attention as the students need. We will work on simple ideas and projects especially geared to 4-5 year olds. Students will learn from basic values and form with projects like still life, landscape, and animal drawing. All materials included. | Young At Art | 06/01/09- Ongoing | Cupertino |
Introduction to HieroglyphsPresented by Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum October 21, 2008 - Ongoing In addition to the monthly 1st Saturday series, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum presents an Introduction to Hieroglyphs every Thursdays and Sundays. Hieroglyphs were sacred carvings referred to by the ancient Egyptians as mdw ntr, or the divine words. In this workshop, you will learn the language and history of the Middle Kingdom hieroglyphs, a classical or ideal form used from about 2100 BCE to 1600 BCE in ancient Egypt. Join the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum for this... | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum | 10/21/08- Ongoing | San Jose |
| Life Tech | The Tech Museum of Innovation | 05/01/07- Ongoing | San Jose |
Lotus of the West - English/Vietnamese StorytimePresented by Barnes and Noble at Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Eastridge January 23, 2007 - Ongoing Come and listen to Lotus in the West, a Vietnamese/English storytime. This program is for Vietnamese children to help them retain their cultural identity and be proud of their roots while learning English and understanding the importance of being bilingual. For Children of all ages. | Barnes and Noble | 01/23/07- Ongoing | San Jose |
Malibu Grand Prix Monday Family Night SpecialPresented by Malibu Grand Prix Redwood City April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Family Night Special - Every Monday Night from 5:00pm to closing is Family Night. Pay only $8.00 for the entire family to play Malibu Miniature Golf. This offer does not include the video games, redemption game, batting cages or Malibu Car Racing. This offer does not apply to groups and is for family members only. | Malibu Grand Prix Redwood City | 04/06/09- Ongoing | |
Mixed MediaPresented by Young At Art at Young At Art June 1, 2009 - Ongoing In this class of 10 students or less, we will create a safe space to create, exercise our imagination and work together to solve artistic problems. We will create 2-D and 3-D artwork using classic art materials such as pastels, paints, clay, and papier mache. New or surprising materials such as wire, foam and wood are sometimes featured. All materials included; ages 7 & up. | Young At Art | 06/01/09- Ongoing | Cupertino |
Mixed-age ClassesPresented by Music Together August 9, 2007 - Ongoing This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth through age four through all nine song collections. This basic class follows the recommendations of child development researchers - grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together.... | Music Together | 08/09/07- Ongoing | |
| Mother Goose Story Time | San Jose Public Library System | 01/01/05- Ongoing | San Jose |
Mother Goose Story TimesPresented by San Jose Public Library System at Tully Community Branch Library October 31, 2006 - Ongoing Mother Goose Story Times (also known as 'Fun for Ones') at the Tully Community Branch Library are designed for babies 12 months to 2 years of age, and feature nursery rhymes, fingerplays, simple stories and songs. To ensure a rewarding experience for all who attend story time, we encourage you and your child to arrive on time, listen attentively, and participate. Adults are asked to sit with their child until the child is comfortable. We encourage parents and children to check out... | San Jose Public Library System | 10/31/06- Ongoing | San Jose |