Things to Do with Kids in Cupertino — 19 Family-Friendly Places

A hidden gem in Cupertino with an outdoor pool, picnic areas, a creative playground, and seasonal activities. The U-pick garden lets kids harvest vegetables. Surrounded by nature with trails connecting to Stevens Creek.

One of the Bay Area's most popular family hiking destinations with gentle trails through oak woodlands and open meadows. The easy, flat walk to Deer Hollow Farm makes it perfect for young kids. Over 24 miles of trails for all levels.

An 18-acre nature preserve with a paved flat trail along Stevens Creek. Environmental Education Center with nature exhibits and animal ambassadors. 4-H farm animals including alpacas.

A scenic reservoir surrounded by hills with a paved multi-use trail that connects to Stevens Creek County Park and the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. The trail along the creek is shaded, flat, and popular with families biking and walking. Look for deer, turkeys, and hawks.

Silicon Valley's largest dance studio offering 220+ classes for ages 2-18 in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, breakdancing, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and more. Located in Cupertino with classes running six days a week.

A K-5 Chinese immersion school in Silicon Valley serving communities across the Peninsula, South Bay, and East Bay. Full Mandarin immersion curriculum developing bilingual and biliterate students in an engaging academic environment.

Top-rated K-12 math tutoring center using the Mathnasium Method to make math make sense. Personalized learning plans, homework help, and test prep. Also locations in Fremont, Milpitas, and multiple San Jose centers.

STEM camps and school programs for ages 6-17 where students build and program robots, design and code computer games, and construct engineering models. Locations in San Jose, Fremont, Cupertino with summer and after-school options.

A coding center where kids learn to code by building video games. The curriculum progresses from Scratch to JavaScript. Monthly membership includes unlimited sessions and summer coding camps are available.

One of the oldest Chinese schools in the Bay Area offering weekend Chinese language classes in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Cultural activities include calligraphy, painting, and dance. Also offers math enrichment programs.

Fun revolving sushi bar where plates travel on a conveyor belt past your table. Kids earn prizes by inserting empty plates into a slot -- every 15 plates triggers a capsule toy reward. Over 100 menu items available.

Japanese teppanyaki restaurant where chefs cook right at your table with impressive tricks - flipping shrimp, onion volcanoes, and knife skills. Kids are mesmerized by the theatrical cooking show. Great for birthday dinners.

World-famous Chinese hot pot chain known for exceptional service and entertainment. Features noodle-pulling performances that kids love to watch. Baby high chairs available. Open late.

A popular Hong Kong-style cafe with an extensive menu of dim sum, noodles, and milk tea. Spacious seating and familiar flavors make it a favorite for Chinese families with kids who enjoy wonton noodles and egg tarts.

Chinese hot pot chain where families cook their own ingredients in bubbling broth at the table. Kids love dipping meats, vegetables, and noodles into the pot. Mild bone broth option available for young eaters.

Fast-casual Mediterranean kebab restaurant where kids eat free every weekend. Build-your-own plates and wraps with grilled meats, hummus, and fresh veggies. Quick, healthy, and kid-approved.

Taiwanese-style restaurant offering hot pot, Sichuan, Hunan, and Taiwan cuisine. Family-style portions perfect for sharing. Multiple locations across the South Bay including Fremont, San Jose, and Milpitas.

The Bay Area's official Sanrio store packed with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and other beloved characters. Features plush toys, stationery, beauty products, clothing, and exclusive merchandise that kids love.

A Japanese variety store where most items sell at one low fixed price. A treasure trove of craft supplies, stickers, stationery, small toys, and bento accessories. Kids love browsing the aisles for unique Japanese snacks and cute character items.