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Lakeshore Learning Store

ShopSan Jose, South Bay4.5/5

About This Place

A teacher and parent favorite for educational toys, games, and classroom supplies. Features a free craft station on Saturdays where kids can make a take-home project. Great selection of STEM toys and learning materials.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Indoor

Price Level

$$

Best Time

Saturday mornings for free crafts

Parking

Shopping center parking lot.

Tips

Free Saturday crafts from 11am-3pm - no purchase required. Sign up for emails for coupons.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

educational-toyscraftsstemfree-activitieslearning
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Location

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Sillbird 12-in-1 Solar Robot Building Kit STEM Gift for Boys Ages 8-13

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Toddlers Montessori Wooden Educational Toys for Boys Girls Age 1-3 Year Old

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My Little Golden Book About San Francisco

My Little Golden Book About San Francisco

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TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity

TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity

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