San Jose offers a vibrant mix of culture, creativity, and community. From exciting June events to fun-filled destinations you can enjoy year-round with the family, here’s your curated guide.
1. Make Music San José 2025
🎵 A citywide celebration of live music!
- Date: Friday, June 21, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Various venues around San Jose including parks, libraries, and community centers
- Link: https://www.makemusicday.org/sanjose/
This free celebration features amateur and professional musicians performing live across San Jose. It’s fun, family-friendly, and completely open to the public!
2. Moonpreneur Robotics In-person Workshop
🤖 Hands-on robotics and coding for kids!
- Date: Saturday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134
- Ages: 7–14 years
Spark your child’s interest in STEM with this engaging and interactive robotics workshop. Kids will build and program robots while exploring real-world technology.
3. San Jose Obon Festival 2025
🎎 Celebrate Japanese culture and community.
- Date: June 15–16, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Location: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA
- Link: https://www.sjbetsuin.org/obon/
Enjoy taiko drumming, traditional dance, cultural food, and games. This festival is a great cultural experience for both adults and kids.
4. Viva CalleSJ – Open Streets San Jose
🚴♀️ A car-free experience across the city.
- Date: Sunday, June 30, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Routes TBA across downtown and neighborhoods
- Link: https://www.vivacallesj.org/
Bring your bike, skates, or sneakers and enjoy San Jose streets filled with live music, local vendors, family activities, and fitness classes.
🏞️ Year-Round Activities in San Jose
5. The Tech Interactive
🧬 Innovation meets imagination for all ages.
- Location: 201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
- Details: Hands-on exhibits, IMAX Dome Theater, and STEM programs for kids.
- Link: https://www.thetech.org/
A must-visit for young innovators, this interactive science and tech center inspires creativity and discovery.
6. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
🦓 Perfect weekend getaway with the little ones.
- Location: 748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
- Details: Features a mini zoo, puppet theater, rides, and play areas for kids.
- Link: https://happyhollow.org/
A family favorite that mixes education and entertainment in a nature-filled setting.
7. San Pedro Square Market
🍕 Food, music, and artisan finds.
- Location: 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
- Details: Outdoor seating, live performances, local eats — great for families and date nights.
- Link: https://sanpedrosquaremarket.com/
This buzzing market is open daily and offers something delicious for everyone.
8. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
🧸 Learning disguised as play!
- Location: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
- Details: Interactive exhibits, water play zone, art loft, and toddler areas.
- Link: https://www.cdm.org/
A wonderful destination for younger kids to learn, play, and explore — rain or shine!
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