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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide is now available! Instructors from Brick Tech, Futsol Kingz, Dance Arts Academy, Skyhawks, Young Rembrandts and more are back with fun and educational classes in basketball, golf, cheerleading, cartoon drawing, LEGO® creativity – the list goes on! You can also find information about the R.O.C.K. afterschool program and Camp San Jose Fall Break Camp, as well as special fall and winter events including the 19th Annual Harvest Festival and Boo-tique as well as Breakfast with Santa and the North Pole Party. There are so many great options to choose from, for families, kids, and adults of all ages.

Register online now or stop by the Almaden Community Center in person. For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, programs, and events, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

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Fratello Marionettes Presents Carnival of the Animals

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Fratello Marionettes Presents Carnival of the AnimalsBring the family to the Almaden Branch library Summer Learning finale: Fratello Marionettes presents Carnival of the Animals!

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Almaden Library Community Room
6445 Camden Ave.
San Jose CA 95120

Saint-Saens’ fanciful score serves as a canvas upon which three classic storybook fairy tales are interwoven: “The Three Little Pigs”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, and “The Ugly Duckling”. This production is performed without dialog, allowing the classical score to shine. The puppets and puppeteers perform on a raised stage, fully visible to the audience.

Fratello Marionettes has produced timeless marionette shows since 1989. Puppeteer Kevin Menegus brings classic stories and vignettes to life through hand-crafted marionettes. For more information about Fratello Marionettes, visit the website here.

Free. No registration required. Suitable for all ages.

For more information, contact Marie Sollitt at (408) 808-3040 or marie.sollitt@sjlibrary.org.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library and the SJPL Foundation’s Pat Dando Endowment.

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Almaden Little League Fall 2026

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Almaden Little League Fall 2026Registration is now open for Almaden Little League Fall 2026 baseball and softball!

Almaden Little League offers two seasons to register for. The Spring season runs from February through May, and registration opens in November and runs through December. The Fall season runs from September to early November and registration opens in July.

Everything you need to know about the league and registration can be found on the Almaden Baseball and Softball Little League website.

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NASA Journey into Outer Space – Mad Science

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NASA Journey into Outer SpaceRegister now for this exciting half-day summer camp: NASA Journey into Outer Space offered by Mad Science of the Bay Area for kids ages 6-11!

When: Monday June 15 – Thursday June 18, 2026, 1-4pm

Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120

About This Event

Set your future space explorers on a trajectory from our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! This hands-on program brings them closer to the stars, planets, comets, and more. They learn about living in space, getting away from gravity, looking for space phenomena, and they participate in a rocket launch!

Click here to enroll in NASA Journey into Outer Space half-day summer camp or call the Almaden Community Center directly at (408) 268-1133.

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Family Storytime at Almaden Library

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Family Storytime at Almaden LibraryJoin Family Storytime at Almaden Library on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:15am – 10:45am.

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience geared for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Storytime promotes the joys of reading and learning through early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.

Free, with limited capacity.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk before Storytime. A second Storytime will be held if many families miss the first one.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

Family Storytime at Almaden Library is offered every Thursday from 10:15am – 10:45am.

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Reading to Furry Friends at Almaden Library

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Reading to Furry Friends The San Jose Public Library’s Almaden Branch is hosting Reading to Furry Friends on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Children’s Area at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to practice reading aloud to gentle, trained assistance dogs – and the dogs love every word of it!

The Almaden Library Reading to Furry Friends program is free and no registration is required. For questions or ADA accommodation requests, contact program coordinator Marie Sollitt at (408) 808-3040 or marie.sollitt@sjlibrary.org.

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026If you’re already thinking about how to fill those long summer days, the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026 has you covered. Packed with programs for every age — from preschoolers taking their first dance steps to Active Adults 50+ staying fit and connected — the guide is your go-to resource for a fun, active summer in the Almaden Valley.

Browse offerings across Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, Education, and Fitness, and you’ll find something for virtually every interest and age group. Summer camps are a big draw again this year, with dozens of options for kids. There are Sports and Cheerleading camps offered by Skyhawks, Kidz Love Soccer and Futsal Kingz; Dance and Performing Arts camps offered by Dance Arts Academy and CLAP; Tech camps offered by Code For Fun and Engineering For Kids; Creative LEGO® camps offered by Snapology and Play-Well Tek; and so much more! Whether your child loves being active, getting creative, or a little of both, there’s a camp to match.

When Does Registration Open?

Mark your calendar — general registration opens Saturday, May 2 at 10am. But there are two earlier windows to know about:

  • Scholarship-eligible participants: In-person early registration on Wednesday, April 22 at 10am.
  • Active Adult members (50+): Online and in-person registration begins Wednesday, April 29 at 10am.

More Than Just Classes

The Almaden Community Center is more than a place to take classes — it’s a community hub. Facilities include a Fitness Center, Teaching Kitchen, Dance Studio, Gym, Preschool Programs, Computer Lab, and Teen Center/Game Room. Whether you’re dropping in for a workout or signing the kids up for a week-long camp, everything is under one roof at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Questions? Reach the SJ Registration Help Desk at (408) 793-5565 or Sjregistration@sanjoseca.gov. You can also call the Almaden Community Center directly at 408-268-1133.

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2026

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2026It’s time for the Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2026! On Saturday, March 28, 2026, kids ages 1–12 are invited to an unforgettable morning of egg hunting, prizes, and festive arts and crafts at the Almaden Community Center.

Age-Specific Sessions for Every Kid

The Spring Egg Hunt 2026 is divided into four age groups so every child gets an experience just right for them. Each session runs approximately 30 minutes and begins with wristband pickup, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Ages 1–3: 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Ages 4–6: 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

Ages 7–9: 10:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Ages 10–12: 11:45 a.m.

What to Bring & Know

Bring your own bag or basket for collecting eggs. Note that strollers are not permitted in the hunt area for the youngest group (ages 1–3), and parent participation is not allowed for ages 4 and up. The event is held at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120. This is a rain or shine event, so come prepared!

Register Today for the Spring Egg Hunt – Only $12 Per Child

Each session is just $12 per child. Register now at sjregistration.com or by visiting the Almaden Community Center. For questions, call the Almaden Community Center at (408) 268-1133.

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2026 Spring Activity Guide is now available! Register now for Spring 2026 classes and special events geared to all ages – from early childhood “Tea with Teddy!” to older adults cardio drumming – a wide variety of activities and sports for everyone at all levels.

You can also register for spring break camps as well as a broad assortment of summer leisure and sport camps taking place at the Almaden Community Center or at neighboring parks. Instructors are from Brick Tech, CLAP Arts, Code For Fun, Dance Arts Academy, Engineering For Kids, Futsal Kingz, GURUS Education, Mad Science, Play-Well TEKnologies, Skyhawks, Snapology, Young Rembrandts, and more.

Also in the Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity Guide is information about Citywide Fitness. The fitness room is open Monday through Saturday and includes aerobic fitness and core exercises. Citywide Fitness also offers drop-in sports including pickleball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and table tennis. Participants must be at least 14 years old and must complete and sign a liability waver.

Register in person at Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com. Citywide scholarships are available to qualifying San Jose residents.

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120. For more information about classes, camps or health guidelines, view the Almaden Community Center 2025 Spring Activity Guide here or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

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Puppets and Stories with Ms. Andrea at Almaden Library

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Puppets and Stories with Ms. AndreaDiscover Puppets and Stories with Ms. Andrea at Almaden Library!

When: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
Time: 11:00-11:30am
Location: Almaden Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose CA 95120

Almaden Library volunteer, Ms. Andrea, makes stories come to life with puppets. Please join her in the children’s picture book area to watch a different story each month. Children will have fun listening to stories while they develop a love for books and reading. Pre-registration is not required. This program is best suited for preschoolers and children in grades K-3.

This event is also offered on:

Saturday, March 14, 2026 (11:00-11:30am)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (11:00-11:30am)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (11:00-11:30am)

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