Fun Things To Do In San Jose
Wildlife Wednesdays at Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
All aboard for wildlife fun! Join YSI at the historic Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad in Oak Meadow Park for Wildlife Wednesdays! As you enjoy a ride on the beloved miniature train or a spin on the carousel, stop by our nature table for an up-close look at live animals and fascinating biofacts.
Our educators will be there with fun facts and hands-on learning experiences for the whole family. It’s the perfect addition to your day at the railroad!
This event will be happening on select Wednesdays throughout the summer—please double check our website calendar to confirm dates if you're interested in attending.
Our educators will be there with fun facts and hands-on learning experiences for the whole family. It’s the perfect addition to your day at the railroad!
This event will be happening on select Wednesdays throughout the summer—please double check our website calendar to confirm dates if you're interested in attending.
RESCHEDULED - See you next Wed. 7/9!
Date: July 2nd
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Recommended Ages: All ages welcome
Location: 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (at Oak Meadow Park, near the train station)
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Recommended Ages: All ages welcome
Location: 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (at Oak Meadow Park, near the train station)
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
No registration is required for this event—just stop by before or after your train ride and meet some amazing animals!
Special Guest Presentation: Creek Cleanups & Salmon Runs with South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition
Did you know that the Los Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River are home to a fall run of Chinook salmon? Join us at YSI for a special guest presentation from South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition, where we’ll learn how local cleanup efforts support this important salmon migration—and how we can all help protect our local waterways.
Date: July 5th
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Recommended Ages: 6 years old and up
Location: 296 Garden Hill Dr. Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Recommended Ages: 6 years old and up
Location: 296 Garden Hill Dr. Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register HereWildlife Wednesdays at Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
All aboard for wildlife fun! Join YSI at the historic Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad in Oak Meadow Park for Wildlife Wednesdays! As you enjoy a ride on the beloved miniature train or a spin on the carousel, stop by our nature table for an up-close look at live animals and fascinating biofacts.
Our educators will be there with fun facts and hands-on learning experiences for the whole family. It’s the perfect addition to your day at the railroad!
This event will be happening on select Wednesdays throughout the summer—please double check our website calendar to confirm dates if you're interested in attending.
Our educators will be there with fun facts and hands-on learning experiences for the whole family. It’s the perfect addition to your day at the railroad!
This event will be happening on select Wednesdays throughout the summer—please double check our website calendar to confirm dates if you're interested in attending.
Date: July 9th
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Recommended Ages: All ages welcome
Location: 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (at Oak Meadow Park, near the train station)
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Recommended Ages: All ages welcome
Location: 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (at Oak Meadow Park, near the train station)
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
No registration is required for this event—just stop by before or after your train ride and meet some amazing animals!
Special Guest Presentation: Creek Cleanups & Salmon Runs with South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition
Did you know that the Los Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River are home to a fall run of Chinook salmon? Join us at YSI for a special guest presentation from South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition, where we’ll learn how local cleanup efforts support this important salmon migration—and how we can all help protect our local waterways.
Date: July 19th
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Recommended Ages: 6 years old and up
Location: 296 Garden Hill Dr. Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Recommended Ages: 6 years old and up
Location: 296 Garden Hill Dr. Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: Free to Attend
Generous donations to YSI will help to ensure that events like this continue to thrive. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide science education to our community.
Donate to YSI
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
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