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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Tech Interactive ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

3. Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Winchester Mystery House

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5. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. California Great America

© California Great America

7. Deer Hollow Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Deer Hollow Farm

8. San Jose Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© San Jose Museum of Art

9. Lick Observatory

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. San Jose Giants

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11. CREAM San Jose

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12. San Jose Children’s Musical Theater

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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13. Rancho San Antonio County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Hicklebee’s Childrens Books

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Hicklebee’s Childrens Books

15. San Jose Sharks

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16. Emma Prusch Farm Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Emma Prusch Farm Park

17. Montgomery Hill Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. San Jose Spiders

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20. Penitencia Creek County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Frost Cupcake Factory

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22. Joseph D. Grant County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From expansive scenic parks to professional sports teams to performing arts, San Jose offers families plenty of opportunities to keep the young ones busy all day.
  • Whether it’s a trip to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, a day spent at the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, or recreational activities at any number of picturesque parks, San Jose has it all.

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