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FreeSPARK Social San Jose
Featured Mama-verifiedSan Jose · Cafe with play area
“We hosted a Neighborhood Mama Meetup here! There is a sandbox with toys under big red shade sails, plus a wooden climber on soft turf, so little ones can play while you grab a bite.”
- Shade
- Easy parking
FreeWestfield Valley Fair
Santa Clara · Rainy/hot-day spot
“The Family Lounge is on Level 1 next to Cinnabon, near Macy's Women's, with nursing areas, family restrooms and changing stations.”
- Stroller friendly
- Changing table
FreeMunicipal Rose Garden
San Jose · Park & playground
“After a walk around the garden, head to the Rose Garden Branch Library across the street on Dana and Naglee Ave!”
- Stroller friendly
Homeridge Park
Santa Clara · Park & playground
“Smaller parking lot, but street parking is convenient. There are multiple picnic tables, some right next to the playground. Sand area for kids too!”
- Stroller friendly
- Shade
Moka
Mama-ownedFremont · Work-friendly with kids
“Mom-owned coffee shop with its own parking lot, a clean bathroom, high chairs and plenty of room for the stroller.”
- Stroller friendly
- Easy parking
$Bumblebee Playspace
Mama-verifiedNewark · Indoor play
“NMM mamas get $100 off when you book a party here — just mention Neighborhood Mama Meetup.”
- Easy parking
Fremont Main Library
Fremont · Library & story time
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Milpitas Library
Milpitas · Library & story time
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
San Jose · Library & story time
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Built by moms, for moms.
This Finder was built from local moms’ survey answers (93 moms answered). The three things moms asked for most: free or low cost, right for my child’s age, and easy parking. Every place here was recommended by a real mom, and verified places hosted a Neighborhood Mama Meetup or were visited by a host.
Created by Bethany Philip, founder of Neighborhood Mama Meetup, in She Builds Season 4. Read Bethany's story →
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