Top Attractions in Milpitas, CA

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Milpitas, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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International Film Festival

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

The Milpitas Library is celebrating international films in the month of April. We have curated a group of acclaimed movies ranging from a classic that won the Oscar over 75 years ago to a film that won the Academy Award in 2025. We invite you to travel the world with us on Sunday afternoons in...

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California Dinosaur Garden

Starts in 10 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

A 4,160 sq ft outdoor courtyard featuring a dawn redwood tree (a living fossil), prehistoric plants, hands-on displays, a fossil dig, and eight life-sized dinosaur sculptures. Teaches about paleontology, evolution, extinction, and biodiversity...

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Taiwan Campus Folk Music 2026 USA Tour

Happening now · Apr 12 – Apr 15 · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

“50 Years of Folk Songs” is not a replica of youth, but a return of collective memory validated by time. In 2026, it will be the first time this fully-produced concert in the U.S., bringing together the golden generation of folk singers for a three-hour full-length performance. The repertoire spans.

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Voyage Solar System Model

Starts in 10 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Scale model of our solar system installed along the museum grounds, allowing visitors to walk through the solar system and understand the vast distances between planets.

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KALEID Gallery

KALEID Gallery · 320 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

6,000 sq ft cooperative fine art gallery in San Jose's SoFA District. Showcases local and regional artists with original art, prints, ceramics, jewelry, and handmade gifts.

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Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

Explore the role of sneakers in shaping sports culture, fashion, and personal identity. This program features a curated display of sneakers, magazines, posters, and other visual materials presented by the Sneaker Museum Oakland. Participants will learn how design on and off the field reflects...

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Zoo Animals & Aviary

Starts in 10 hrs · Apr 13 – Jul 13 · Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Walk through a netted aviary where animals roam freely alongside visitors. Features the Tree House, Meerkat Desert, Raccoon Creek, Cichlid Lake, Rabbit Meadow, Tortoise Savannah, and Wildlife Circle with over 50 species including flamingos, lemurs,...

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Symphony San Jose

Symphony San Jose · 325 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

South Bay's premier professional orchestra performing eight programs per season at the California Theatre. Formerly Symphony Silicon Valley, a cornerstone of San Jose's classical music scene.

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Paint With The Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Alameda · 2205 S. Shore Center, Alameda, CA

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Washington Township Museum

Washington Township Museum · 190 Anza Street, Fremont, CA

Washington Township Museum is a museum in Anza Street Fremont, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Irvington Library, Elizabeth and Phoebe capturing butterflies in the hills, Lowrie Girls in bloomers atop Mission Peak, Elizabeth Lowrie, librarian. and 1 more. Features wheelchair accessible. Hosts u

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Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House · 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, San Jose, CA

Victorian mansion built continuously from 1884 to 1922 by Sarah Winchester, featuring 160 rooms, stairways to ceilings, and doors opening to walls. A National Historic Landmark and iconic California attraction.

De Yun She 30th Anniversary Cross-Talk World Tour

Sun, May 24, 2:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · California Theatre · 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

In 2026, De Yun She marks its 30th anniversary. This is not only a look back at 30 years of persistence and inheritance, but also a brand-new start for xiangsheng (crosstalk), a traditional art form that has completed self-innovation. Xiangsheng, a traditional Chinese folk art rooted in the Chinese.

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Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Edenvale Branch Library · 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA

Celebrate the start of Summer Learning at Edenvale Branch Library and Fratello Marionettes' Aladdin! Using traditional music, intricate costumes, and dramatic staging, Fratello Marionettes present this magical tale adapted from “The 1,001 Arabian Nights” as it has never been seen before. Friendship.

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The Climate Future Film Festival

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 8:30 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Fremont Library · 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA

Ten award-winning short films from four continents in two hours. Explore the artistic and human response to climate change. Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will...

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Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site

Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site · 175 Sharks Way, San Jose, CA 95110, San Jose, CA

Oldest surviving structure in San Jose, an adobe from 1797. Paired with the Victorian Fallon House and operated by History San José as a landmark heritage site.

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May the 4th Be With You

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Berryessa Branch Library · 3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA

May the 4 th be with you! Come and celebrate this unofficial holiday with your library! Padawans of all ages will enjoy Star Wars themed stories, activities, and crafts! Costumes are encouraged! ADA Accommodation Requests

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City Nature Challenge

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA

@ Join us on for a free public marsh hike at Coyote Point and help catalog plants and animals using iNaturalist. Your observations help scientists better understand the ecosystems around us. Bring your curiosity, your camera, and your sense of discovery. This hike is a part of City Nature Challenge.

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Off The Couch Games

Off The Couch Games · 555 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, Fremont, CA

Escape room Chapter 2: Norcross Art Gallery by Off The Couch Games in San Jose on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.

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RAHITI Polynesian Dance Performance

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Cupertino Library · 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA

Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Polynesia with a live music and dance performance by RAHITI. It will showcase the beautiful songs, fast-paced and rhythmic drumbeats of Tahiti, alongside the graceful hula dances of Hawai'i, the strength and elegance of Samoa, and the skillful...

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Harris-Lass House Museum

Harris-Lass House Museum · 1889 Market St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara's last farm site and living history museum, featuring an 1865 Victorian farmhouse, classic California barn, summer kitchen, tank house, heritage orchard, and landscaped gardens.

Dancing with the Stars: Live! – 2026 Tour

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

| Today’s Shows: 4pm, 8pm | Straight from Hollywood, see Dancing with the Stars: Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this all-new show starring your favorite pros Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Emma...

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Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Mission Santa Clara de Asís · 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, Santa Clara, CA

Historic California Mission founded in 1777, now on the campus of Santa Clara University. Features a reconstructed mission church, gardens, and museum celebrating centuries of California history. Free to visit.

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Let's Art - A Community Art Meetup

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA · Ages 18+

**This program is for adults 18 and older.** This event is designed for adults seeking rest and relaxation. Children will not be admitted to this adults-only meetup. Please find childcare for your little ones. A Community Art Meetup is a casual, community art gathering hosted at the Newark...

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Saratoga History Museum

Saratoga History Museum · 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA

Local history museum in the McWilliams House (1904). Exhibits on Saratoga's agricultural heritage, Monta Vista and the Valley of Heart's Delight.

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California Theatre (Symphony San Jose)

California Theatre (Symphony San Jose) · 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Symphony San Jose performs at the historic California Theatre, a 1,122-seat venue in downtown San Jose featuring classical concerts, holiday performances, and family programs.

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Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Japanese American Museum of San Jose · 535 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose, CA

Chronicles over a century of Japanese American history with rotating exhibits on immigration, agriculture, and WWII incarceration. Located in the heart of San Jose's Japantown.

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Member Morning

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · CuriOdyssey · 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Mateo, CA

@ Join us for exclusive member-only hours! Skip the crowds and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of bagels, muffins, juice, and coffee. RSVP is required to attend—this helps us ensure a great experience for all members. Ticketing for this event will be available in March. Member Morning is open to...