Places with a changing table in San Jose

A small zoo with capybaras, meerkats and a petting corral, plus kid-sized rides and play areas. Right-sized for ages 2 to 10.

The museum's half-acre outdoor climb zone: the Tree Climber, a squirrel tunnel to the LookOut Tower, a gravel pit and a garden, wheelchair accessible throughout.

Three floors of Italian everything: fresh pasta counters, gelato, pizza, and kids' cooking classes, in a food hall where everyone picks their own dinner.

Fast-casual sandwiches for picky and adventurous eaters alike, with a plaza outside where kids can run after.

A scratch-kitchen neighborhood restaurant in Willow Glen's orbit where kids eat free on Tuesdays, with a menu good enough for adults too.

Silicon Valley's hands-on science museum with robotics, VR experiences and an IMAX dome, best for roughly ages 5 and up.