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.)

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

Music in the Park - City of San Carlos, California - City of San Carlos - 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 - Los Altos History Museum, South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 12 PM.

Free Trial Ballet Class - San Jose Dance Theatre - San Jose Dance Theatre, Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, Afternoon.

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

Fun on the Farm - City of San Ramon, CA - City of San Ramon - 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 - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT.

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