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Mother’s Day 2026 in Almaden Valley

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Mother's Day 2026 events in Almaden ValleyReserve space now for your Mother’s Day 2026 celebration!

Mothers and Flowers Hike 2026

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9am -12pm
Where: Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Trailhead, 22581 San Vicente Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120

Join Santa Clara County Park volunteers and the Friends of Santa Teresa Park members for a moderate 2.5-mile pre-Mother’s Day hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini trails. Learn about the mothers who were important to the history of the area. View late spring wildflowers display, look for wildlife, and take in the gorgeous views.

Parking is free but limited, so arrive with enough time to find a space. Bring water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and snacks. Must be comfortable hiking on uneven surfaces with a moderate rocky slope.

For reservations or further information, click here: https://santaclaracountyparks.ticketspice.com/mothers-and-flowers-hike

La Forêt Mother’s Day Brunch

When: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: La Forêt, 21747 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 95120

La Forêt offers classic and authentic fine French dining in an old country setting. The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Their dedicated, fully-trained staff is available to offer an unpretentious but upscale dining experience, perfect for celebrating your mother.

Proper attire requested. For further information about their Mother’s Day 2026 brunch, call (408) 997-3458 or reserve your table here: https://www.laforetrestaurant.com/events/mothers-day-brunch.

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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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Wildflower Walk at Almaden Quicksilver

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Wildflower Walk at Almaden QuicksilverThe Wildflower Walk at Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a special springtime event that highlights the joy of living in the Almaden Valley. Join a knowledgeable Park Interpreter on a gentle 1-mile guided hike through the park’s trails to discover the incredible variety of native wildflowers that bloom at Quicksilver Park — and learn why they matter so much to the local ecosystem.

This family-friendly outing is suitable for ages 7 and up, making it a perfect Saturday morning activity for households of all kinds. The hike is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, starting at the Mockingbird Hill entrance (19535 Mockingbird Hill Lane, San José, CA 95120). No vehicle entrance fee is required.

To register or for more information, call (408) 918-7770 or email interp@prk.sccgov.org.

Can’t make it to the guided walk? You can still experience the Wildflower Walk at Almaden Quicksilver at your own pace. Stop by the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum to pick up a paper wildflower brochure, or explore the park’s digital wildflower tour online anytime.

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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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Almaden Youth Basketball Spring 2026 Registration

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Almaden Youth BasketballAlmaden Youth Basketball Spring 2026 registration is now open!

SPRING 2026 SEASON KEY DATES:

ALL-STAR Team:

> Registration Opens: January 11, 2026
> Team tryouts: January 17 & January 26-27, 2026
> Practices start: February 2, 2026
> ALL-STAR tournaments: February 28 & March 7-8, 2026

COMPETITIVE LEAGUE (9U/3rd to 16U/HSJV)

> Registration Opens: January 11, 2026
> Team tryouts: February 9-10 & February 22, 2026
> Practices start: March 9, 2026
> AAU tournaments: 6+ from March to May, 2026

For more information and to register, click here to go to the Almaden Youth Basketball website.

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Santa Storytime and Craft

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Santa Storytime and CraftCome to the Almaden Library on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm for a special Santa Storytime and Craft for children. Join Santa for stories, songs, and a cool craft afterward. Photo opportunity at the end.

Please note that Santa will need to return to the North Pole at 4:30pm. He will accommodate as many children as possible. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers.

Free. No registration required. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

Location:
Almaden Library
6445 Camden Ave.
San Jose CA 95120
(408) 808-3040

Contact:
Jo-Ann Wang
(408) 808-3070
joann.wang@sjlibrary.org

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2026The Almaden Community Center Winter 2026 Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, and more. There are so many great options for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in January 2026, but the guide also has information about 2025 holiday events such as Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, as well as Winter Camps running from 2/18 – 2/20, 2026.

 

Classes and events fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or sign up online at www.sjregistration.com.

For additional information about any of these classes and programs, 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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Senior Walk 2025 at Almaden Lake Park

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Come join the South San Jose Senior Walk 2025 at Almaden Lake Park! It’s spooky season, so walk in your best Halloween costume to win prizes!

When: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 9-11am

Where: Almaden Lake Park, Arroyo Picnic Area

This event promotes long, healthy, active lifestyles with a walking course, a contest for prizes, and a resource fair! Free and open to all, no RSVP required. Limited water and snacks provided. Free parking in Winfield lot.

Hosted by San Jose District 10 Councilmember George Casey, San Jose Vice Mayor and District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, and San Jose District 2 Councilmember Pamela Campos.

Contact district10@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-4910 for more information.

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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter Season 2025

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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter Season 2025It’s time to register for Almaden Youth Basketball Winter Season 2025!

Registration: mid-August
Practice Starts: October
Games played: December – March

Description:

A fun and competitive indoor full-court basketball program accommodating youths from 1st grade to high school. Targeted for players with no experience to players who have played many years.

Format:

Almaden Youth Basketball will form teams for all individual players that register, recruit volunteer coaches, provide indoor practice gym space and organize games for each team.

Questions about Almaden Youth Basketball programs or policies? Email…

Website and general program questions: info@almadenbasketball.org
AYB President: president@almadenbasketball.org
Divisional team evaluations: evaluation@almadenbasketball.org
Competitive (AAU) team try-outs: aau@almadenbasketball.org
Rookie Program questions: rookie.agent@almadenbasketball.org
Coaching for boys teams: boys.agent@almadenbasketball.org
Coaching for girls teams: girls.agent@almadenbasketball.org
Volunteer opportunities: volunteer@almadenbasketball.org

All programs and policies of Almaden Youth Basketball are directed by the Almaden Basketball Board of Directors.

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2025 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2025 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Fall 2025 Activity Guide is now available, with exciting offerings in Sports, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Education & Enrichment, and more! You can also find information about R.O.C.K. Afterschool, Camp San Jose Fall Break Camp, as well as special fall and winter events such as the 17th Annual Harvest Festival and Breakfast with Santa. There are so many great options to choose from, for families, kids, and adults of all ages.

Register online now at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or drop 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.

 

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell your home? Contact The Swan!