Weekend picks for Fri Oct 9 – Sun 11
The Sunday email of Oct 4, 2026. Details were checked on the dates shown; plans change, so check the organizer's page before you go.
Editor picks for Friday Oct 9 to Sunday Oct 11, 2026: a harvest festival, a glider workshop and easy outings around them.
Weekend picks: Fri Oct 9 – Sun 11 |
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Pumpkins in the Park Sat Oct 10, 10 AM–4 PM · Discovery Meadow, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose · 12 mo+ (our estimate) · Price unknown A big downtown harvest festival next to the Children's Discovery Museum. Go at the 10 a.m. start, before it gets busy. Checked Sep 27, 2026 · official page |
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Glider Discovery at Hiller Aviation Museum Sun Oct 11, 11 AM–12 PM · Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos · 3 yr+ (our estimate) · Included with admission ($14–$22) A one-hour hands-on flight session in the courtyard, then the planes inside. Under-3s are free, so it's a cheap outing for younger siblings. Checked Sep 27, 2026 · official page |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (San Jose) Next door to Pumpkins in the Park if you want an indoor break. · 0 mo–6 yr (our estimate) · $20–$22 |
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Vasona Lake County Park (Los Gatos) Playground, lake and paved paths ($6 vehicle fee). · 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate) · Free |
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Coyote Creek Trail (from Hellyer Park) (San Jose) Flat, paved and partly shaded creek trail. · 0 mo–6 yr (our estimate) · Free |
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Burton Park (San Carlos) Two playgrounds, one fully fenced. · 12 mo–8 yr (our estimate) · Free |
| Plans change: check the organizer's page before you go. More at bayareatoddler.com/this-weekend/ |
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