Google Visitor Experience

How Tech is Reshaping Our Future with Ronald Petty

As global demographics shift toward a new era of longevity, we have a unique opportunity to refine the systems that support our communities. Our current social foundations—from urban design to healthcare and labor—were established in a different era. Today, as we live longer, healthier lives, there is a vibrant conversation emerging about how our societal structures can evolve to match this modern reality. 🚀

Join tech consultant Ronald Petty for a free, engaging exploration (for ages 18+) of how society can flourish in this new civilizational stage.

🗓️Thursday, July 9 | 1-3 p.m.
🔗 Register at our link in bio.

This session highlights two converging forces:
💡 Empowerment Technology: A look at how Gemini, robotics, and assistive systems (such as AR glasses and voice agents) serve as “independence-enhancing tools.” These innovations are designed to support personal autonomy and create a seamless environment for people of all ages. 👓💬

👥 The Multi-Generational Social Shift: A forward-looking discussion on evolving retirement trends, collaborative healthcare models, and the strengthening of family and community frameworks. 🏥🤝

☀️We are open regular hours on the 4th of July and all holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

Join us for free workshops for
all ages (kids must be accompanied by an adult).

🌻 Friday, July 3 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Take-Home Sunflowers with My California Garden: Grow a little sunshine! Enjoy the fresh air at this free, self-guided outdoor sunflower planting station, provided by Jennifer from Zone 9b Garden. Growing Food!🍅 . 🌱

🎆 Saturday, July 4 | 12-2 p.m.

Summer Paper Flowers with Pacific Art League: Join the Pacific Art League and create a burst of summer cheer with our bright paper flowers workshop this Fourth of July! 🌺💙

🔗More info and RSVP via the link in our bio.

Free workshops @ the Google Store!

✨ Unlock new skills every day: Step into the future with hands-on learning! Discover daily workshops designed to help you get more from your Pixel, explore Google AI, and master helpful tools. Connect with experts, create something new, and experience innovation in person. 🙌

🤖 Your AI Productivity Power-up: 12:30 p.m. daily.
With 20 years of AI research behind it, Google Pixel is built to make life easier. 💡 Join our experts to experience Google Gemini app firsthand, from video generation to smarter everyday assistance—see how Pixel can change the way you live. ✨

📸 Best Photos Yet: 2:30 p.m. daily.
Take your pics from “pass” to “post”. 📱 Join us as we explore Google Pixel’s groundbreaking AI-powered camera capabilities and editing tools. 🎨 In just a few minutes, you’ll master the art of a group photo and learn how to add yourself (or even a pet) into a pic you sadly missed. 🐶

🔗RSVP and more info via the link in our bio.

🔖 Kente Bookmark Weaving with Pacific Art League

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 12 - 2 p.m.

Weave your own free Kente paper bookmark to celebrate Juneteenth with the Pacific Art League.

🌟 Connect with a profound symbol of African heritage and resilience, echoing the spirit of freedom and community inherent in Juneteenth.✨

Originating from the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana, Kente cloth is renowned for its multicolored patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs. 🇬🇭🎨 Traditionally made by skilled weavers, the high-quality silk fabrics were worn by royalty during important sacred gatherings and ceremonies. 👑✨ Each color and pattern in Kente cloth has specific meanings, reflecting cultural values and historical narratives.

RSVP via the link in our bio (for all ages with an accompanying adult).🔗

✨ Free weekend workshops for all ages (with an accompanying adult) at Google Visitor Experience.

🐝 Friday, June 12 (12-2 p.m.): Beeswax Candles and 3D Flowers with Planet Bee Foundation. This engaging outdoor session features two hands-on activities. Roll your own natural beeswax candles while learning about honey bee biology 🕯️, then assemble vibrant 3D flower models to discover the secrets of pollination 🌺.

🪅 Saturday, June 14 (12-2 p.m.): Piñata Making with Local Color San Jose and Crystal Arango. Get festive in this vibrant hands-on workshop. Learn the art of constructing and decorating your very own custom piñata using traditional techniques and colorful crepe paper 🌈.

🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio.

🌱 Planet Bee Foundation is a nonprofit committed to fostering environmental stewardship and STEM education through the lens of pollinators. They empower future generations by teaching the importance of bees as a gateway to science, conservation, and sustainability. They reach over 175,000 students and community members annually!
🍯They also manage Google’s Mountain View hives at the Google Visitor Experience!

🎨 Local Color is a nonprofit artists’ organization with a mission to create equitable pathways for creatives to thrive. They believe artists and creatives draw vital connections between people and places.

📚Crystal Arango is a Bay Area-based artist and local educator who brings communities together through hands-on, creative workshops for all ages. Her work celebrates creativity, cultural traditions, and joyful making.

🌞Kick off your summer with more free events at the Google Visitor Experience. Whether you’re joining us for our outdoor Mini Market on the patio 🛍️, a beeswax candle making workshop 🕯️, or dropping the kids off at a Minecraft coding summer camp 💻, we can’t wait to enjoy the sunshine with you!

🔗See full the lineup on our website via the link in our bio.

🌈 “Halo” by .

returns to Google Visitor Experience () this Saturday for a free bonding yoga experience for the whole family. This class is perfect for children ages 2 and up, along with their grown-up guides.🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏿

📅 When: Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10–11 a.m.
📍 Where: Google Visitor Experience
✔️ RSVP: Via the link in bio

No yoga experience needed – just bring your mat and comfortable clothes for moving. 

Enjoy songs, games, and gentle poses that explore movement, mindfulness, and breathing. Grown-ups will also benefit from gentle stretches and quality time with their little ones. 😄

Mini Yoga Club was founded to strengthen parent-child connections and empower families everywhere to raise peaceful minds, one yoga adventure at a time.

✨ May Mini Market: Meet the Makers ✨

Discover unique, handcrafted goods and meet the local entrepreneurs behind them! 👋 Curated by , this special “Meet the Maker” expansion on our patio connects you directly with the artisans featured in our Pop-Up Shop. 🛍️🌟

Stop by our outdoor patio to support small businesses, hear the stories behind your favorite brands, and find one-of-a-kind inspiration. ☀️🎨

✨ : Handcrafted fashion jewelry. 💎
📚 : Multilingual children’s books and resources. 🌏
🕯️ : Nostalgic, hand-poured candles. 🕯️

📍 Google Visitor Experience
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
⏰ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

⛔ Shoreline Amphitheatre Lot C is temporarily closed through May 31.

📍 Please park at our Alta Garage, at 1001 Alta Ave., where there’s a connector shuttle 🚌 to the Google Visitor Experience during our operating hours. (If you prefer to walk, it takes around 10 minutes, depending on your pace. 👟)

🅿️ Have you parked at Alta Garage before? If you have, you’ve probably noticed that it doesn’t look like a typical garage! ✨ It’s adorned with a beautiful art facade called Ode to Bohemia No. 5 (Inexhaustible Blooms) by artist Kim West (). 🎨🌸

🏗️ Alta Garage was purposefully designed to not be a parking garage someday. We call the design future-proofed parking, which means that the building can easily be converted into commercial, residential, or community uses whenever the moment is right. 🏢🏠

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read about Alta Garage and learn how it can adapt for a future where there’s fewer cars and more sustainable modes of transportation. 🌱🌍

Make the most of May. 🎨🌱🧘🏽Whether you’re looking to find your calm, start a home garden, or get creative for Mother’s Day, we’ve got you covered with our free events.

Swipe through to see what’s happening this week ➡️

🗓️ Thursday, May 7 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Sound Immersion Experience with Danny Goldberg: Find inner calm and restore your energy in this sound bath immersion. Let the soothing vibrations of gongs, chimes, and singing bowls guide you into deep meditation✨🔔.

🗓️ Friday, May 8 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Growing Microgreens with Garden to Table Silicon Valley: Discover how to grow these nutritional powerhouses at home. Starter kits will be gifted to the first 10 families in attendance! 🪴🎁

🗓️ Sunday, May 10 | 12 – 2 p.m.
Create Together: Mother’s Day Card Making: Celebrate a mom, grandmother, or mentor in your life. Join the Pacific Art League for a special accordion card-making workshop. 💌🎨

🎟️ RSVP via the link in our bio.