Free things to do this weekend in and around San Jose

San Jose Area's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Bay Area - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - Saturday, August 29, 2026 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, see link for times

Free Trial Ballet Class - San Jose Dance Theatre, Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, Afternoon

Movies in The Park - City of Cupertino, California - 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 8 p.m.

Music in the Park - City of San Carlos, California - 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Spirit of ’76: Reflecting on America’s 250th - Los Altos History Museum, South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, USA - Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 12 PM

Fun on the Farm - City of San Ramon, CA - San Ramon City Hall, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11am - 2pm PST

Chess A2Z August Webinar with WGM Zoey Tang: Finish Strong - How to Convert Winning Positions - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, United States - Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT

Hellyer County Park BioBlitz - Hellyer County Park, Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:00AM - 11:30AM