Outdoor Activities in San Carlos, CA

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Gardening Workshop: Waterwise Vegetable Gardening

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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STEAM Club

Starting soon · Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · West Valley Branch Library · 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose, CA

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Japanese Gardens

Japanese Gardens · 22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA

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Tales of the Maya Skies

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · OMCA Lecture Hall · 1000 Oak, Oakland, 94607, Oakland, CA

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San Leandro Animal Park

San Leandro Animal Park · 11483 Lake Chabot Rd, San Leandro, CA

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C360: The Home Galaxy

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

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Dance Along the Nile

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–7:15 PM UTC · Belmont Library · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

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California Conservation Habitarium

California Conservation Habitarium · Oakland, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Daly City · 445 Westlake Shopping Center, Daly City, CA

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Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

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

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William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum

William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum · Oakland, CA

Gardening in Oakland, CA

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Urban Air Hayward: Teen Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Hayward · 29605 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA

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Danville Library Spring Nature Series Presents: Nature Curiosity Kits!

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Danville Library · 400 Front Street, Danville, CA

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The Gardens at Lake Merritt

The Gardens at Lake Merritt · 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Reptiles

Sat, Aug 8, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Paws for Tales

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Foster City Library · 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA

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Knowland Park Zoo

Knowland Park Zoo · Oakland, CA

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Erica Pool - The Judgment Trap: Why We Judge, How It Hurts Us, and How to Break Free

Thu, May 21, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Rockridge Branch Branch Library · 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Drop-in Teens Reach Volunteering

Sat, Jan 9, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Rose Garden Branch Library · 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose, CA

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Vine Tunnel

Vine Tunnel · WOZ Way, San Jose, CA

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Adaptive Activities at Educational Park

Tue, May 19, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Educational Park Branch Library · 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA

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Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden · 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA

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East Bay Regional Parks Naturalist

Wed, Jun 24, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · 81st Avenue Branch Branch Library · 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Hop Hop Playground Hayward

Hop Hop Playground Hayward · 1 Southland Mall Dr Ste 400, Hayward, CA

Arcade Games in Hayward, CA

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STEM Club

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · King Library Branch Library · 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA · Ages 5–10

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Baby Bounce

Mon, Nov 2, 7:45 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lakeview Branch Branch Library · 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland, CA · Ages Up to 5

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Fear Overload Scream Park

Fear Overload Scream Park · 15555 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA

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Lucha Libro

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Educational Park Branch Library · 1772 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA

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Gardening Workshop: Mediterranean Climate & Plants

Sat, Jun 27, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Piedmont Avenue Branch Branch Library · 80 Echo Avenue, Oakland, CA

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Reality Capture Technology Training Center at History Park

Reality Capture Technology Training Center at History Park · 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Birds

Sat, Jun 20, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Family Nature Adventures: Redwoods

Sat, Jul 11, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Youth Science Institute Alum Rock Nature Center

Youth Science Institute Alum Rock Nature Center · 16260 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

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Family Nature Adventures: Owls

Sat, Sep 12, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 3–8

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Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program

Sun, Jun 7, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

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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

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Bubbles and Books with Bubble Sam

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

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Heather Elementary School Park

Heather Elementary School Park · 2800 Melendy Dr, San Carlos, CA

Playground in San Carlos, CA

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Jack O'Lantern Jamboree!

Wed, Oct 28, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Children's Library · 1276 Harriet Street, Palo Alto, CA

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Declutter Your Home & Life: How to Pare Down, Get Organized and DeStress

Fri, Jun 5, 2:00 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Laureola Park — San Carlos

Laureola Park — San Carlos · 500 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA

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Pageturners: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Fri, Sep 11, 1:30 AM–2:45 AM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

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Basics of Self-Care

Wed, Jul 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA · Ages 18+

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Red Morton Community Park

Red Morton Community Park · 1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City, CA

Outdoor Space in Redwood City, CA

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Music & Movement

Thu, Jul 9, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Medicare Mysteries Solved!

Sat, Aug 1, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

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Outdoor Activities in San Carlos, CA

Gardening Workshop: Waterwise Vegetable Gardening

STEAM Club

Japanese Gardens

Tales of the Maya Skies

Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire

San Leandro Animal Park

C360: The Home Galaxy

Dance Along the Nile

California Conservation Habitarium

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1, 2026

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount through April 1st

William Joseph McInnes Botanic Garden and Campus Arboretum

Urban Air Hayward: Teen Night

Danville Library Spring Nature Series Presents: Nature Curiosity Kits!

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

Family Nature Adventures: Reptiles

Paws for Tales

Knowland Park Zoo

Erica Pool - The Judgment Trap: Why We Judge, How It Hurts Us, and How to Break Free

Drop-in Teens Reach Volunteering

Vine Tunnel

Adaptive Activities at Educational Park

Japanese Friendship Garden

East Bay Regional Parks Naturalist

Hop Hop Playground Hayward

STEM Club

Baby Bounce

Fear Overload Scream Park

Lucha Libro

Gardening Workshop: Mediterranean Climate & Plants

Reality Capture Technology Training Center at History Park

Family Nature Adventures: Birds

Family Nature Adventures: Redwoods

Youth Science Institute Alum Rock Nature Center

Family Nature Adventures: Owls

Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Program

City Nature Challenge

Bubbles and Books with Bubble Sam

Heather Elementary School Park

Jack O'Lantern Jamboree!

Declutter Your Home & Life: How to Pare Down, Get Organized and DeStress

Laureola Park — San Carlos

Pageturners: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Basics of Self-Care

Red Morton Community Park

Music & Movement

Medicare Mysteries Solved!

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