San Jose residents can always find something to do. Whether they live close to downtown or on the outskirts, there are a variety of activities for adults and children alike. Music enthusiasts, dabblers in fine art or weekend warriors have many venues to explore and hobbies to pursue. The winter months in San Jose are cool but not overly hot, so spending time outside is often enjoyable and offers a chance to breathe in some fresh air and experience what the city has to offer.
Children's Discovery Museum: Mammoth Exhibit
The Children's Discovery Museum is known for its unique exhibits and wealth of interactive activities for children. The Mammoth Exhibit is on display every day at the museum and offers children a chance to learn about the large creatures that once roamed Southern California and the rest of North and South America. The exhibit brings the prehistoric age to life and lets children get a first hand view of what life was like for mammoths as well as other types of dinosaurs.
Art Shows Galore!
San Jose, and Southern California in general, is well known for its multitude of artists and sculptors. Residents in the area who are well known for their vast collections, will often open the doors to their homes and allow people to view the paintings, sculptures and other types of art work they have accumulated over the years. Galleries and studios will often display their paintings in street shows and art fairs. Many of the actual artists are close by and try to meet as many of the people as possible to gain a larger audience. This also helps to support community art programs.
Music Festivals and Shows
Jazz and other music festivals are common on the streets of San Jose. There are also a variety of nightclubs and entertainment venues that residents can explore if they are looking for a particular type of music or entertainment. The city's annual Jazz Festival runs for two weeks and is a popular attraction for music lovers who live downtown.
Downtown Ice!
San Jose boasts one of the biggest outdoor ice skating rinks in the country. In the winter, adults and children alike gather to enjoy time with family and friends. Ice skating is a great form of exercise and children of all ages benefit from the physical benefits they receive from spending a few hours on the ice each week. Parents who have skated in the past can spend quality time with their children by helping them to learn the basics of the sport and watching them take off on their own.
Vacaville Ice Sports
Vacaville Ice Sports offers sporting activities for individuals who are into figure skating, curling or ice hockey. Leagues are offered as well as public time on the ice. Children can spend time with their friends or families and enjoy a day full of exercise and camaraderie. The center is also the home of the Solano Star Theatre for figure skating. Anyone who is interested is allowed to participate in the activities offered by the Theatre.
San Jose is quickly becoming known as a “green community” Green communities are those that are starting to include more walking/bike paths, expand natural areas and improve recreational parks so that they are more eco-friendly. While you are out enjoying the many arts and athletic events the city has to offer, take a walk around the neighborhood. With the mild weather, you will be able to experience much more of the beautiful landscape of the San Jose community. Winter isn't a time to hide away. There are many activities that will allow you to spend quality time with your family or relax with your significant other.
