SV Toddler's 2019 Fall Planner

Nothing says "Fall" like 90 degree temperatures, right?

I joke about that, but so many of my Halloween memories over the past 7 years involve applying copious amounts of sunblock at pumpkin patches and watching my kids melt in plush costumes, with autumn temperatures well outside the appropriate range for wool scarves and hot chocolate. Scalding Septembers (and even Octobers) seem to be a recurring theme in our neck of the woods.

So with temps predicted to reach 90 this equinox weekend...well, Happy Fall, Silicon Valley!

Here's my SEVENTH (!!) annual Fall Planner for your families' autumnal amusement. It is far from complete -- I'll keep on adding to it until Halloween -- but at least it's a start.

As always, if you appreciate the work I put into this (and I promise, I put a lot of work into this), please consider using my affiliate links here and throughout this page for all of your fall (and anytime) shopping! You can shop for anything -- from Halloween costumes (we've gotten six or seven from Amazon -- including both kids' this year -- and I've never been less than delighted!) to books (here's my Favorite Fall Books list!) to diamond rings (seriously, buy a diamond ring through my links -- that would be awesome!) via any of the links. I don't charge users for my information, nor do I accept sponsor funds, and I do alllll of this alone (yep, SV Toddler is just me), so shopping via my links is the best way to help me keep this blog going! Thank you!

Check out for my Two Sentence Pumpkin Patch Reviews post as well -- I'll continue to update that as the season progresses.

Happy Fall, my friends! With sunblock in one hand and a pumpkin in the other, lets go enjoy this wonderful season together!

(Here's my little one's costume this year! Toddler X wore it in 2014, and after five years and countless uses in pretend play, it looks as good today as it did that first Halloween. Rubie's Costumes are awesome!)

Friday, September 20th

• Moon Festival, Eastridge Mall, San Jose. 3:00 - 11:00 p.m.
• Screen on the Green (showing Incredibles 2) and Train/Carousel rides, Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos. 6:00 p.m. activities; 7:30 p.m. showtime.
• Member Party, The Tech Interactive, San Jose. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 21st

• Moon Festival, Eastridge Mall, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Family Fiesta de Musica, Campbell Library. 3:00 p.m.
• People at Castle Rock, from Native Californians to Today, Castle Rock State Park, Los Gatos. 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Fiesta de Artes, Downtown Los Gatos. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Luna Park Chalk Art Festival, Backesto Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (?)
• Free Community Day, San Jose Museum of Arts & Textiles. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Painting Bird Houses, Ulistac Natural Area, Santa Clara. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Pirate Weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire, Casa de Fruta, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Smithsonian Free Museum Day, with free tickets available (with registration) to more than a dozen local museums, including The Tech, NUMU, MACLA, Moffett Field Museum, USS Hornet, CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation, and more.

Sunday, September 22nd

• Palo Alto STEAM Showcase, Mitchell Park Community Center, 2-4 p.m.
• Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, Highway 84, Fremont/Sunol, 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Moon Festival, Eastridge Mall, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Fiesta de Artes, Downtown Los Gatos. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Luna Park Chalk Art Festival, Backesto Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (?)
• Let's Go Fly a Kite, Shoreline Lake Park, Mountain View. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Viva Calle San Jose, From Backesto Park to Rose Garden. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Sharks Fan Fest, SAP Center, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Pirate Weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire, Casa de Fruta, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 26th

• Science Night, Menlo Park Library. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Looking for cute table decorations? Find them here!

Friday, September 27th

• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 28th

• Harvest Festival, Filoli, Woodside. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Oktoberfest, Milpitas Civic Center, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Musical Fiesta with Juan Sanchez, Gilroy Library. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Arts and Crafts Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Gilroy Library. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
• Capitola Beach Festival, Capitola. See link for schedule. 
• Taste of Morgan Hill, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Evening Street Dance from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Fall Family Bike Fest, Cupertino City Hall. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Food Worth Celebrating, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Eat Drink Play Los Gatos, Downtown Los Gatos. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Santa Clara Parade of Champions/Festivities, Franklin Square, Santa Clara. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Heritage Park Museum Anniversary Celebration, Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 29th

• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Capitola Beach Festival, Capitola. See link for schedule.
• Taste of Morgan Hill, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Great Big Family Play Day, Discovery Meadow, San Jose. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Kids Carnival, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1st

• National Night Out, Downtown Gilroy. 5:30 p.m.

And you can grab some cute or spooky -- your pick! -- outdoor decorations here.

Friday, October 4th

• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Unhaunted Halloween First Friday, CuriOdyssey, San Mateo. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 5th

• Northern California Bat Society, Woodland Branch Library, Los Altos. 2-3 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Olive Festival, Mission San Jose, Fremont. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Fall Festival, Martial Cottle County Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Water Lantern Festival, Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Dandelion Wishes Resale, Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 10th Annual Portfest, Port of Redwood City. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Ohlone Day, Deer Hollow Farm, Los Altos. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• 24th Annual Airport Open House, Livermore Municipal Airport. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tarantula Fest, Henry Coe State Park, Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Celebrate Clifford!, Campbell Library. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Imaginarium, Capitola Mall. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Hello from Japan! Exhibit Opening, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Aki Matsuri Fall Festival, Japantown, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Family Farm Day, Live Earth Farm, Watsonville. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Sunflower Festival/Trail of Lights and Frights, Swank Farms, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Surfing Magician, Happy Hollow, San Jose. 11:00 a.m., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M.

Sunday, October 6th

• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Olive Festival, Mission San Jose, Fremont. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Little Italy Street Festival, Little Italy, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Youth Science Institute Wildlife Festival, Alum Rock Park, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Dandelion Wishes Resale, Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Sunflower Festival, Swank Farms, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Surfing Magician, Happy Hollow, San Jose. 11:00 a.m., 1:00 P.M., 3:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 9th

• Mummy & Me, and Daddies Too Halloween Family Fun, Westgate Center, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Need costumes for the whole family?
You can find adult, kid, and even pet costumes here.
(And how cute is this Cheshire cat??)

Friday, October 11th

• Bascom Boo Bash, Bascom Community Center, San Jose. 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Pumpkin Palooza, Southside Community Center, San Jose. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Jim Gill Sing-a-Thon, Berryessa Branch Library, San Jose.
• Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Touch a Truck, Camden Community Center, San Jose. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 12th

• Bay Area Diwali, Memorial Park, Cupertino. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Ghost House Opening Day, Williams Historic Park, Fremont. 3:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Fall Family Festival, Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times. 
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Pumpkins in the Park, Discovery Meadow, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, Downtown San Carlos. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Harvest Festival, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Fall Festival/Trail of Lights and Frights, Swank Farms, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 13th

• Day on the Bay, Alviso Marina County Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• San Carlos Art & Wine Faire, Downtown San Carlos. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Horse Fair: Woodside Day of the Horse, Woodside. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Fall Festival, Swank Farms, Hollister. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16th

• Little Movers Creative Movement Class, Tea Collection, Santana Row. 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Planning to have non-food treats for kids with allergies?
Find everything from signage and teal pumpkins to fun goodies for distribution here.

Friday, October 18th

• Trick or Treat on Downtown Safety Street, Fremont. 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 19th

• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Diwali:Festival of Lights, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Harvest Festival, Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos. 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Goblin Jamboree, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Jack O Lantern Jamboree, Children's Fairyland, Oakland. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Howl-O-Ween Family Sleepover, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. (overnight)
• Heritage Harvest Festival, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• 'Twas 13 Days Before Halloween Movie Night, Grant Park, Los Altos. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Facebook Fall Fiesta, Facebook campus, Menlo Park. 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Laser Halloween Spooktacular, De Anza College Fujitsu Planetarium, Cupertino. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (recommended for ages 7+).
• 12th Annual Harvest Festival and Holiday Boo-Tique, Almaden Community Center, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Zootoberfest, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Harvest Festival, Live Earth Farm, Watsonville. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Halloween Spooktacular, Red Morton Community Center, Redwood City. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Wildlife and Harvest Festival, Blackberry Farm, Cupertino. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Fall Festival, City of San Mateo. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Downtown Pleasanton. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 20th

• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Diwali:Festival of Lights, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Duckie Derby 2019, Gilroy Gardens. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Goblin Jamboree, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Jack O Lantern Jamboree, Children's Fairyland, Oakland. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Main Street, Half Moon Bay. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• La Fuente family event, Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch, Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Floating Pumpkin Patch, Los Gatos High School. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Water Harvest Festival, Anna Jean Cummings Park, Santa Cruz. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Zootoberfest, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Little Pumpkin Party, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22nd

• Magic Lantern 3-D Light Show, San Mateo County History Museum, Redwood City. 7:30 p.m.

Halloween is this week!
Save yourself a run to the store by buying all your candy here.

Friday, October 25th

• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Trick or Treat and Tour Town Hall, Los Altos Hills. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Spooktacular "Egg Haunt", Lincoln Glen Park, San Jose. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Harvest Festival, Duck Pond Playspace, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Goblin Walk, Downtown San Carlos. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• Harvest Festival, Duck Pond Playspace, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 26th

• Pumpkins in the Park, Cardoza Park, Milpitas. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Trick or Treat Trail, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Family Sundown Spookfari, Oakland Zoo. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m. (overnight)
• Green Halloween, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Haunted Hangar Party, Hiller Aviation, San Carlos. 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat, Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
• Family Fall Fest, Columbia Neighborhood Center, Sunnyvale. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Halloween Heroes/PJ Masks In-Store Event, Story Road Walmart, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Boo at the Zoo, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Zootoberfest, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Pumpkin Palooza, Main Street Cupertino. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Spooky Times, Deer Hollow Farm, Los Altos/Cupertino. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 27th

• Trick or Treat Trail, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party, Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton. See link for times.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Creepy Crawly Halloween Trick or Treating, Downtown Campbell. 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Kids' Carnival and Helicopter Pumpkin Drop, Hiller Aviation, San Carlos. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Blossom Halloween Carnival, Downtown Palo Alto. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Zoo Family Day, Palo Alto Art Center. 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
• Haunted Railroad, Ardenwood Farm, Fremont. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Boo at the Zoo, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Zootoberfest, San Francisco Zoo. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Los Gatos Halloween Kid and Pet Parade, Downtown Los Gatos. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 29th

• Halloween Family Fun Fest, Santana Row, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30th

• Hocus Pocus Party, Morgan Hill Library. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Niles Street Eats, Fremont. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 31st

• Halloween Party, Whimsy, Saratoga. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (costume contest at 11:00)
• Halloween Spook-tacular, Downtown Los Altos. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Halloween Spooktacular, Stanford Shopping Center, 4:00 - 7:00p.m.
• Trunk or Treat, Seven Trees Community Center, San Jose. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Green Halloween, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Trick or Treat along Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen, San Jose. See link for age-based hours. 
• Costume Parade, Duck Pond Playspace, San Jose. 11:30 - 12:00 p.m.
• Halloween Fun!, Carlmont Shopping Center, San Carlos. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Let's Play in Spanish Halloween Storytime and Puppet Show, Campbell Library. 4:00 p.m.
• Safe Trick or Treat, Valley Fair Shopping Center, San Jose/Santa Clara. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Haunted House Church Drive, San Jose. No scare: 4:30 - 6:00. Scare: 6:30 - 10:00.
• Candy Crawl, The Pruneyard, Campbell. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Bass Pro Shops Halloween Event, San Jose. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Trick or Treating on the Alameda, San Jose. 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• Safe Trick or Treat, Downtown Morgan Hill. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Halloween Spooktacular, Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Children's Halloween Party, Youth Activity Center, Santa Clara. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Halloween in Japantown, San Jose. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Halloween Family Night, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

(Here's my big guy's costume this year -- he wants to be Peter, High King of Narnia.We went with this shirt/cape/belt combo, and it's super cute! Add some black pants, a crown -- we got this one, and it seems up to the task -- and a nametag that says, "Hello, my name is Peter Pevensie" and...well, his librarian will get a kick out of it, at least.)

Friday, November 1

• A Day at the Ranch, McClellan Ranch Preserve, Cupertino. Ages 6-8. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 2

• Bay Area Science Festival Discovery Day, Oracle Park, San Francisco. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Halloween at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 3

• The Great Pumpkin Fest, Great America, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Dia de los Muertos, Mountain Winery, Saratoga. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Dia de los Muertos RWC 2019, Courthouse Square, Redwood City. 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 9th

• Raptor Fest, Calero County Park, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 16th

• Magical STEAM Activities: Falling Leaves, Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SV Toddler's May Planner

Welcome to May! Beautiful weather, crazy schedules (how many school events can you cram into one month?!), and summer on the horizon!

Here are a few of the fun family activities coming up this month:

(As always, I'm very grateful for you supporting SV Toddler by shopping via my affiliate links! Shop for anything you need, at no extra cost to you, and it helps me to keep this blog going. Thanks)

Saturday, May 4

STEM Superhero Festival, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

May Fete Parade and Fair, Downtown Palo Alto. 10:00 a.m.

Maker[Space]Ship, Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

A la Carte & Art, Downtown Mountain View. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scoop on Poop Preschool Gardening Class, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Santa Clara University Pow Wow, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Rabbit and Coyote are Friends Puppet Show, Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter's Tea, Morgan Hill Historical Society, Morgan Hill. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vase Bouquet Teacher Appreciation Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Storytime and Yoga, Books Inc., Campbell. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day at the Museum of Quilts and Textiles, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

May Day, Oakland Zoo. 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Festival, Great America, Santa Clara. 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Free Kids and Family Magic Show, Studio by Terra Amico, San Jose. 2:00 and 2:30 p.m., instruction afterwards.

Screening of Mary Poppins Returns, Campbell Library, 2:00 p.m.

Star Wars Day, Central Park Library, Santa Clara. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Chewbacca Pinata Craft, Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 5

STEM Superhero Festival, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Nikkei Matsuri, Japantown, San Jose. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A la Carte & Art, Downtown Mountain View. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Festival, Great America, Santa Clara. 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.


Saturday, May 11

Celebrate Mom Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 12

Kids in the Garden, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Tuesday, May 14

Kick Off KidsFest, Santana Row, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Saturday, May 18

Aviation Day, Wings of History Air Museum, San Martin. 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

San Carlos Hometown Days, San Carlos. See link for schedule of events.

Kids 'n' Kites Festival, Lake Elizabeth/Central Park, Fremont. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Event, Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Turn the Page Children's Book Festival, Children's Fairyland, Oakland. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fine Art in the Park, Lincoln Park, Los Altos. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Boogie Music Festival, Downtown Campbell. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hands on the Arts Festival, Sunnyvale Recreation, Sunnyvale. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Touch-a-Truck, Los Altos Town Hall. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cajun Carnival, Facebook Campus, Menlo Park. 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Let's Celebrate Pete the Cat, Campbell Library. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

PJ Storytime Celebrates Sesame Street, Books Inc., Pruneyard Shopping Center, Campbell. 5:00-6:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 19

San Carlos Hometown Days, San Carlos. See link for schedule of events.

Viva Calle, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Boogie Music Festival, Downtown Campbell. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fine Art in the Park, Lincoln Park, Los Altos. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Japanese Cultural Day, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hakone Matsuri Japanese Cultural Festival, Hakone Gardens, Saratoga. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hiya Moriah Book Reading at Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto. 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Thank O Rama with Elephant and Piggie, Books Inc., Pruneyard Shopping Center, Campbell.


Saturday, May 25

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Wreath Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 26

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Manure to Meadow to Mmmmm, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.


I'll keep adding to this, but it's a start! Enjoy!

SV Toddler's Guide to Springtime Fun

Happy Spring, everybody! I know I say this about every season (except for winter...I really hate winter), but Spring is one of my favorite times of the year!

This year, with such a late Easter, there are egg/bunny-related activities spread throughout the month of April, along with lots of earth/nature/gardening celebrations, and oh so much more! Here's my first go at a Spring Planner -- I have much more to add, and will as I find the time.

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Fantastic Easter basket treats and Spring Break travel amusements!

Our Favorite Springtime Books

Our Favorite Sand Toys

Great Easter Basket Treats 

(Small, high-quality toys for under $10)

And now for the Planner!

Friday, April 5

Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Saturday, April 6

Veggielution's 1st Saturday, Veggielution Community Farm, San Jose. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tartan Day Scottish Faire, Ardenwood Historic Farm, Fremont. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Spring Open House, South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Animobiles Story Time, Youth Science Institute, Vasona Park, Los Gatos. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Vasona Boating Opening Weekend, Vasona Park, Los Gatos. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Children of the Dragon, Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose. 12- 4 p.m.


Sunday, April 7

Outrageous Outgrowns, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Color Dash 5k Fun Run, Congress Springs Park, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m.

Spring Open House, South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Santa Clara. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Vasona Boating Opening Weekend, Vasona Park, Los Gatos. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Great Rose Garden Ladybug Release, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose. 6:18 - 7:18 p.m.


Wednesday, April 10

Mommy & Me, and Daddies Too Kid's Club, Westgate Center, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Friday, April 12

San Jose Neighbor Nights

• Evergreen Community Center, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• Seven Trees Community Center, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunset Cinema featuring "Mary Poppins Returns", Central Park, Santa Clara. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

Almaden Quicksilver Spring Bioblitz, Almaden Quicksilver Park, San Jose. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Berryessa Spring Egg Hunt, Berryessa Community Center, San Jose.

• Parent/Child -- 1-3 year olds: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
• 4-6 year olds: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• 7-10 year olds: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Camden Egg Hunt, Camden Park, San Jose.

• 1-2 year olds: 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
• 3-4 year olds: 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
• 5-6 year olds: 10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
• 7-8 year olds: 11:00 - 11:20 a.m.
• 9-12 year olds: 11:30 - 11:50 a.m.

Earth Day Celebration, China Camp State Park, San Rafael. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Great Race for Saving Water & Earth Day Festival, Baylands Athletic Center, Palo Alto. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cal Day 2019, UC Berkeley. A full slate of activities -- times range from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, San Francisco. See link for schedule of events.

Downtown Easter Egg Hunt, Downtown Los Altos, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Find, Hanna Andersson Stores, Valley Fair (San Jose) and Stanford Shopping Center (Palo Alto). 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Spring Farm Tours, Deer Hollow Farm, Los Altos. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spring Celebration, Martial Cottle Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Spring Festival and Photos with the Easter Bunny, Santana Row, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Blossom Festival, Heritage Orchard and Civic Center, Saratoga. 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Miner Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration, Half Moon Bay State Beach, Half Moon Bay. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Funny Bunnies Craft (age 3+), Michael's Stores, Various locations throughout South Bay. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Earth Day on the Bay, Marine Science Institute, Redwood City. 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Southside Spring Egg Hunt, Southside Community Center, San Jose.

• Ages 1.5-3 (with parents): 10:30 -- 11:00 a.m.
• Ages 4-6: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
• Ages 7-9: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Ages 10-12: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Earth and Arbor Day Festival, Civic Center Plaza, Cupertino. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Over the Rainbow Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Spring Fling Egg Hunt, Mayfair Community Center, San Jose.

• 2-3 year olds: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• 4-5 year olds: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
• 6-8 year olds: 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
• 9-10 year olds: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Spring Fun Fair, Discovery Charter School 2, San Jose. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

San Jose State Blue & Gold Spring Game and Easter Egg Hunt, CEFCU Stadium, San Jose. 12:00: Youth football camp and family fun zone. 1:15: Easter Egg Hunt. 2:00: Spring game. Free admission and parking all day. (I don't have a link, but I got an email from their Director of Football Ops, and this is taken directly from that email.)

Kids in the Garden, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Game Night (ages 4+), The Wooden Horse, Los Gatos. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Family Swim Night with Easter Egg Hunt, Waterworks Aquatics, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Easter Party and Egg Hunt, La Petite Playhouse, Redwood City. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.


Sunday, April 14

Gamble Garden Easter Egg Hunt, Gamble Garden, Palo Alto. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, San Francisco. See link for schedule of events.

Spring into Green, Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wildflower Festival, Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Natural Bridges Tidepool Tours, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz. 1:00 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Los Lagos Golf Course, San Jose. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.


Monday, April 15

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.


Tuesday, April 16

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.


Wednesday, April 17

Music and Movement (Under 5), The Wooden Horse, Los Gatos. 11:00 a.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.


Thursday, April 18

Earth Day Celebration, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 4-7 p.m.

Tea Time with Teddy Bears (ages 4-7), Almaden Community Center, San Jose. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.


Friday, April 19

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Saturday, April 20

Alum Rock Park Earth Day, Youth Science Institute, Alum Rock Park, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Egg-Stravaganza, Central Park, Santa Clara. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Campbell Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt, Campbell Community Center, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Earth Day Party for the Planet, CuriOdyssey, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. beach cleanup, then activities all day.

Willow Glen Spring Egg Hunt, Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, San Jose

• 1. 5 - 2 year olds: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
• 3-5 year olds: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
• 6-8 year olds: 11:00-11:30 a.m.
• 9-12 year olds: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, San Francisco. See link for schedule of events.

Almaden Lake Park Spring Egg Hunt (3-4 year olds), Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

The Hoppening Easter Egg Hunt, Winchester Mystery House, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fuzzy Little Lambs Craft, Michael's Stores, Various South Bay locations. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Easter Bunny and Egg Extravaganza, Shoreline Lake Park, Mountain View. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Willow Glen Charm Easter Egg Hunt, Cline Park at Booksin Elementary, San Jose. 10:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, Lincoln Glen Church, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Egg Hunt 2019, Burgess Park, Menlo Park. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Easter Bunny Arrives by Helicopter, Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Events and activities), 11:00 a.m. (Bunny arrival)

Earth YAY!, Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara. 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (age specific)

The Scramble, Hillside Church, San Jose. 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hunt 2019, Westgate Church South Hills Campus, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All Ears! Bunny Basket Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mountain View Earth Day, Mountain View Community Center. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Juan Sanchez (Children's Singer) performing in honor of Dia de los Ninos, Atherton Library. 11:00 a.m.

Spring Fling at Angel Island, Tiburon/SF Bay, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bunnies and Bonnets Parade, Downtown Campbell. 12:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Great America, Santa Clara. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Make Cascarones, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Easter Eggstravaganza, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Almaden Lake Park Spring Egg Hunt (5-8 year olds), Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, 1:00 p.m.

Bunny Craft Time (all ages), Campbell Library, Campbell. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt, South Valley Family YMCA, San Jose. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Almaden Lake Park Spring Egg Hunt (9-12 year-olds), Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. 1:30 p.m.

Spring Eggs, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Easter PJ Storytime at Books, Inc., Pruneyard, Campbell. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Family Swim Night with Easter Egg Hunt, Waterworks Aquatics, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Sunday, April 21

Make Cascarones, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 9:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, San Francisco. See link for schedule of events.

Easter at Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy. 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza, Great America, Santa Clara. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Easter Egg-stravaganza, Bass Pro Shops, San Jose. 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.


Monday, April 22

EGG-traordinary Family STEM Challenge, Northside Branch Library, Santa Clara. Grades 2 and up.

SCUSD Earth Day at the Farm, Santa Clara Unified Nutrition Farm, Sunnyvale. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.


Friday, April 26

Autism Awareness Day, Grace Art & Wellness Center, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Annual Easter Celebration, The Duck Pond, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Saturday, April 27

Sheep Shearing Day and Homesteaders Fair, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Spring Family Parade, Downtown Mountain View. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

10th International Children's Festival, Discovery Meadow, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bug Day 2019, Randall Museum, San Francisco. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cupcake Card Teacher Appreciation Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Water Lantern Festival, Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.


Sunday, April 28

Touch a Truck, San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Touch-a-Truck Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Skypark, Scotts Valley. 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Craft Day, The Wooden Horse, Los Gatos. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Manure to Meadow to Mmmmm, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Natural Bridges Tidepool Tours, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz. 1:00 p.m.


Tuesday, April 30

Children's Day in the Park, Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto. 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.


Saturday, May 4

Scoop on Poop Preschool Gardening Class, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter's Tea, Morgan Hill Historical Society, Morgan Hill. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Vase Bouquet Teacher Appreciation Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 5

Nikkei Matsuri, Japantown, San Jose. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Saturday, May 11

Celebrate Mom Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 12

Kids in the Garden, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Tuesday, May 14

Kick Off KidsFest, Santana Row, San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Saturday, May 18

Kids 'n' Kites Festival, Lake Elizabeth/Central Park, Fremont. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Event, Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Boogie Music Festival, Downtown Campbell. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hands on the Arts Festival, Sunnyvale Recreation, Sunnyvale. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Touch-a-Truck, Los Altos Town Hall. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 19

Boogie Music Festival, Downtown Campbell. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiya Moriah Book Reading at Magical Bridge Playground, Palo Alto. 3:00-5:00 p.m.


Saturday, May 25

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Wreath Craft (ages 3+), Lakeshore Learning (Bascom Ave.), San Jose. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Sunday, May 26

Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Downtown Morgan Hill. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Manure to Meadow to Mmmmm, Hidden Villa Farm, Los Altos. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.


I'll keep adding to this, but it's a start! Enjoy!