Goalie San Jose helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:30 AM–4:30 PMWorld of Soccer ExperienceChildren's Discovery Museum of San Jose · Ages 2–10
- July 16th4:30 PM–7:30 PMThe Odyssey in IMAXThe Tech Interactive IMAX Dome Theater · Ages 10–12
- July 16th5:00 PMDocent-led Public TourSan José Museum of Art · Ages 5–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMBerryessa Farmers' MarketBerryessa · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMLeigh High School Farmers' MarketCambrian · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–1 PMMurphy Avenue Farmers' MarketBrokaw–Murphy–Hostetter · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Trails, play, picnicAlum Rock ParkAlum Rock · children's playground, hiking and designated bike and horse trails, picnic areas, lawns, water, and restrooms
- Picnic, gardens, attractionsKelley ParkCentral San Jose · reservable and first-come picnic areas, Japanese Friendship Garden, History Park, open grounds, and nearby family attractions
- Play, picnic, horseshoesRainbow ParkWest San Jose · two age-based playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecues, horseshoe pits, and restrooms
Play sports
- SkateboardingLake Cunningham Action Sports ParkSkatepark day session · $10 day pass · schedule varies
- TennisCalabazas Park Tennis CourtsThree west-side courts · One reservable · verify seasonal hours
Play in water
- Outdoor poolCamden PoolRecreation swim plus the city's only listed lap-swim program · Admission required; check current pass or daily fee · lifeguarded
- Outdoor poolFair Swim CenterSeasonal neighborhood recreation swim · Admission required; check current daily fee · lifeguarded
- Outdoor poolMayfair PoolPool outing beside Mayfair Park's separate splash pad · Admission required; check current daily fee · lifeguarded
Local libraries
- Wee Explore play, TeenHQ, public digital-humanities support, and local-history researchDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryDowntown
- a Family Learning Center, Citizenship Corner, study room, and community roomBiblioteca Latinoamericana BranchWashington-Guadalupe
- a free lowrider-themed Wee PlaySpace with family and citizenship learningDr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch LibraryEast San José / Alum Rock