Things to do this weekend with kids in Mountain View

Coming up near Mountain View

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Within a short drive of Mountain View

• Santa Clara City Library Comic Con

  Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · Santa Clara City Library - Central Park · santa clara · 7 mi away · Ages 0–12

• CrimeStery Fest 2026

  Fri, Oct 9 · 4:00 PM · san jose · 11 mi away · All ages

• San Jose | Cupertino Dandiya Nite

  Sat, Oct 10 · 6:00 PM · Mt. Pleasant High School · san jose · 11 mi away · All ages

• (Mon) Music & Movement - Dance Arts Academy

  Fri, Oct 16 · Camden Cmty Ctr · san jose · 11 mi away · Ages 2–4

  A fun introductory class for younger children that combines music and movement activities to enhance physical development and rhythm.

• St. Mary's Country Fair

  Thu, Oct 8 · 5:00 PM · St. Mary's · los gatos · 12 mi away · Ages 5+

  Join for carnival rides, food, games, and live music! The event promotes community spirit and has something for everyone, including a Kid Zone with arts and games.

• St. Mary’s Country Fair

  Thu, Oct 8 · 5:00 PM · St. Mary's Church · los gatos · 12 mi away · Ages 5–15

  Join us for St. Mary’s Country Fair featuring carnival rides, food, games, and live entertainment. The event includes a variety of attractions such as the Kid Zone, face painting, mini golf, and fun rides.

Activity ideas that work any day in Mountain View

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  Make a Duct Tape Wallet

  Design and build a unique, working wallet from colorful duct tape. This project lets you show off your creativity while making something genuinely useful that you can carry every day. It's satisfying to craft a practical item with your own hands, especially when you get to choose all the colors and design elements to make it truly yours. Start by choosing your favorite duct tape colors and planning where each will go. You'll layer strips of tape to create strong, flexible sheets, then cut and fold these sheets to form the wallet's pockets and main body. Don't be afraid to experiment with different tape patterns or add extra pockets for cards. To stretch the fun, try adding a clear ID window or a small coin pouch to your design.

  9-12 · Indoor · 45 min

  Open
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  Build And Paint A Pirate Ship

  Ahoy, builder! Assemble your own wooden pirate ship, then make it seaworthy by painting it with fearsome colors and a pirate flag.

  6,7,8 · Indoor · 50 min · About $5–$20

  Open
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  Sketch Nature Journal

  Grab your sketchbook and favorite drawing tools, and head outside to explore the natural world around you. This activity invites you to observe small details in nature, like the veins on a leaf or the patterns on an insect's wings, and capture them on paper. It's a satisfying way to slow down, focus your attention, and appreciate the hidden beauty in your own backyard or local park, building your observation skills as you create. To get started, find a comfy spot outdoors. Look closely at leaves, flowers, or small insects you discover. Use pencils, crayons, or colored pencils to sketch what you see, and add short notes about colors, textures, or interesting features. Try to draw things life-size. For an extra challenge, try to draw the same object from three different angles, or return to your journal later to add color or more details based on your memory.

  9-13 · Outdoor · 45 min

  Open
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  Cardboard Box Spaceship Adventure

  Let's turn a big cardboard box into an interstellar spaceship! We'll decorate our control panel, plot a course for Mars, and blast off.

  4,5,6 · Indoor · 90 min · About $0–$20

  Open

Questions parents ask about Mountain View

What can you do with a toddler in Mountain View on a rainy day?

The public library runs baby and toddler storytimes through the week, and the community center adds indoor programs during winter. The indoor list for Mountain View shows what's scheduled.

Are these activities free?

Library and open-space visits are free; science and maker programs typically charge per child and fill quickly. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.

How often is this page updated?

Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.