Fun Things To Do In San Jose
Science Safari
Upcoming Science Safaris
YSI's Science Safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These outdoor events are rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for these events. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 8 days of the registrant's Science Safari date may receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the Science Safari's date will result in no refund. Registration fees are non-transferable.
Scholarships are also available to low-income families in Santa Clara County. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 x15.
YSI's Science Safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These outdoor events are rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for these events. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 8 days of the registrant's Science Safari date may receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the Science Safari's date will result in no refund. Registration fees are non-transferable.
Scholarships are also available to low-income families in Santa Clara County. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 x15.
Storytime: Animal BFFs
Join YSI for storytime! We will be reading "Animal BFFs." Afterward, we will meet a live animal from the story and learn about it!
Date: March 9th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
All attendants (parent and child) must be registered
Register
Date: March 9th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
All attendants (parent and child) must be registered
Spring Crafts
Join us for a day of creativity with spring-themed crafts! There will be plenty of options, whether for the spring holidays or the season in general! Show the joy of spring in your fun way!
Date: March 16th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
RegisterDate: March 16th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Native vs. Non-native at Vasona
Meet various native and non-native animals of Santa Clara County. Learn about the critical roles the native animals play and the negative effects the non-native ones play. Have an up-close interaction with some amazing critters!
Date: March 23rd @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 7-12 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Date: March 23rd @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 7-12 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Spring Break Camp at Vasona-Wacky Weather
Explore the world of meteorology with YSI! Explore how the weather changes. What are the different types of natural disasters? What is the difference between weather and climate? Also, learn how to prepare for sudden changes and weather and how you and your family can be safe.
Date: April 8th-12th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Recommended ages: 6-12 years old.
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: $410 per Camper
Register
Date: April 8th-12th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Recommended ages: 6-12 years old.
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: $410 per Camper
Storytime: Everybody’s Welcome
Join YSI for storytime! We will be reading "Everybody’s Welcome." Afterward, we will meet a live animal from the story and learn about it!
Date: April 13th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Date: April 13th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Earth Day Celebration Community Clean-Up
Celebrate our planet with a day of community clean-up around Vasona Park!
Dress comfortably and prepared to do some clean up.
We will provide gloves, bags, ect.
We are super excited to celebrate with you!
Date: April 20th @10 am-12pm
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: All Ages!
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Dress comfortably and prepared to do some clean up.
We will provide gloves, bags, ect.
We are super excited to celebrate with you!
Date: April 20th @10 am-12pm
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: All Ages!
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Looking for Leaves
You can learn so much from a plant by looking at its leaves. Learn to ID some native species and how the native americans would utilize them in their daily life. It will be a great day for a hike through the beautiful park!
Date: April 27th @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Date: April 27th @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Birding at Vasona
Join YSI as we walk around Vasona Park and teach you about our feathered friends! Learn how to identify birds by their key characteristics, how to use binoculars, and then make a craft that will help you attract birds into your backyard!
Date: May 4th @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: $25.00 per person
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Date: May 4th @ 10:30 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-12 years old.
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Cost: $25.00 per person
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Storytime: Snake!
Join YSI for storytime! We will be reading "Snake!" Afterward, we will meet a live animal from the story and learn about it!
Date: May 11th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
All attendants (parent and child) must be registered
Register
Date: May 11th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 1-5 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
All attendants (parent and child) must be registered
Rainbow Challenge
Go on a scavenger hunt to find all the colors of the rainbow in the park! Who can find all the colors first? Who can find some of the most unique colors? Give it your best!
Date: May 18th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-10 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.
Register
Date: May 18th @11 am-12pm
Time: 11 am-12 pm
Recommended ages: 4-10 years old.
Cost: Free
Location: Vasona Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
A registered adult must accompany their child(ren) for this event.