Things to Do with Kids in San Jose, CA

  • TripBuzz found 398 things to do with kids in or near San Jose, California, including 375 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and Newark.
  • From Children's Discovery Museum to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Jose area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Once a farming town, the city of San Jose is now the largest city in Northern California and third largest in the state. Now an urbanized metropolitan area, the city features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The downtown historic district is one of the cities most visited attractions, home to historic hotels, museums and sculptures. The cities many parks, cultural venues and scenic hiking trails are also popular.
  • TripBuzz found 398 things to do with kids in or near San Jose, California, including 375 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and Newark.
  • From Children's Discovery Museum to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Jose area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Once a farming town, the city of San Jose is now the largest city in Northern California and third largest in the state. Now an urbanized metropolitan area, the city features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The downtown historic district is one of the cities most visited attractions, home to historic hotels, museums and sculptures. The cities many parks, cultural venues and scenic hiking trails are also popular.
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Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
0.7 Miles
68% 244 votes
Theaters 225 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy a variety of live performances and entertainment at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Located in the downtown area, this theater hosts musical concerts, plays and ballet productions.
2.2 Miles
56% 57 votes
Flea Markets 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133 MoreLess Info
Since opening in 1959, the San Jose Flea Market, has grown from 20 vendors selling their wares to hosting more than 6,000 vendors each week. Four million visitors per year flock to the market for fresh foods, crafts, bargains, and more.
8.9 Miles
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Nature & Wildlife Areas 23100 Alum Rock Falls Road, San Jose, CA 95127 MoreLess Info
Blue Oak Rance Reserve is a creative, modern ranch. Learn about wildlife trapping using digital cameras, and more.
2.4 Miles
46% 37 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95052 MoreLess Info
Buck Shaw Stadium a 10,525-seat soccer stadium that is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
2.5 Miles
71% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
2.5 Miles
47% 15 votes
History Museums 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95053 MoreLess Info
The De Saisset Museum features a rich artistic repertoire including sculptures, paintings and local collections. The property was donated ot the Santa Clara university upon the death of Isabel de Saisset.
2.5 Miles
93% 59 votes
Colleges & Universities 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 MoreLess Info
With more than 150 years of history, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating higher education institution. The campus is full of historical and religious buildings that tell a story of the area and the history of the religion.
3.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 1889 Market St., Santa Clara, CA MoreLess Info
Harris-Lass Historic Museum is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn and landscaped gardens. Patrons may take a guided tour of the historic house.
3.2 Miles
73% 164 votes
Dog Park 888 Reed St, Corner of Lafayette, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
An off-leash canine recreation facility, Reed Street Dog Park provides 1.5 acres of grassy fields with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park includes benches, trees, dog waste bags, drinking water and a shaded area.
4.1 Miles
63% 229 votes
Movie Theaters 1875 S Bascom Ave, Ste 100, Campbell, CA 95008 MoreLess Info
Camera 7 Cinema is a movie theater that shows current films both major and independent. There is a Pizza My Heart in the lobby, and guests can take the pizza into the theater and bring in snacks from outside.
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