See You in the Bay!

Sunday, September 28th, 2025 — 10am to 4pm
Excite Ballpark in San Jose, CA

 

Get Tickets online in advance for priority access & special gift at check-in

 

The Venue

Excite Ballpark, San Jose

We’re bringing the magic of Great Big Family Play Day to the iconic Excite Ballpark in San Jose! With wide-open space, sunny skies, and easy access, it’s the perfect spot for a full day of play, discovery, and family fun.

Excite Ballpark
588 E Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

 

Parking

There will be limited parking available in the San Jose Giants onsite lot. We do expect that to fill up and recommend then parking across the street at the San Jose State lot which has paid parking with plenty of space.  You can also street park or park at the Happy Hollow Lot nearby.  

View Parking Map

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recommend you purchase in advance for best ticket prices and guaranteed entry. All confirmed ticket holders also receive priority access through our quick check in lines. Tickets will be sold on site unless the event is at capacity.

  • All children ages 1 and up require tickets as well as all adults.

  • Yes, tickets are transferrable.

  • We ask that you do bring your printed ticket or have the bar code easily available to scan on your mobile device.

  • Please visit our customer service line at the venue.

  • At this time, there are no refunds less than 30 days before the Event, but tickets are transferrable and typically sell out.

  • This event is rain or shine.

  • Festival tickets includes:

    • In and out access to the Festival Lawn

    • Live Entertainment / concerts, character meet + greets, make your own gift box stations, play zones, hands on activities, games and more!

    What is NOT INCLUDED in your festival ticket and requires separate tickets or pay onsite once inside the festival gates:

    • Food Village with food trucks + stands, Carnival Area with inflatables Facepainting, glitter tattoos and similar services. Please refer to the website for schedules and availability of activities each day

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    There are three parking options for Great Big Family Play Day at Excite Ballpark:

    • San Jose Giants Main Lot (on site) – Complimentary parking will be available, though spaces are limited and first-come, first-served.

    • San Jose State Golf Lot (off site) – Paid parking.

    • Happy Hollow K1 Lot (off site) – Paid parking.

    All parking options are within a short walk to the main entrance of the stadium. Off-site parking rates are set by their operators and may vary. We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and entry.

  • You may bring small personal items like a purse, diaper bag or backpack. You may bring strollers and kids wagons. Please do not bring any large equipment, coolers, chairs, umbrellas, tents or any weapons (fake or real) of any kind.

Sunday’s Lineup

Get Ready for an Epic Sunday of Family Music!

Kick off your Sunday at Great Big Family Play Day with family favorites including Jules!, the Beat Buds, Stepon3, Bri Reads, Character Meet & Greets and more!

Featured Activities

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    Make Your Own Sample Boxes

  • Children enjoying themselves on a carnival trampoline bounce with a woman watching nearby, outdoors on a sunny day at a fair with tents and booths in the background.

    Rides, Sports & Games

  • A young boy with curly hair playing soccer on a grass field surrounded by red soccer balls.

    Sports Zones with Super Soccer Stars

  • A woman standing on a stage at Great Big Family Play Day event, speaking into a microphone, with boxes on a table in front of her and a large event sign behind with Subaru and pipette logos.

    Gear Show & Giveaways

  • Two children riding bicycles outdoors on a grassy area near a lake.

    Woom Bike Course

  • A man playing with a baby on a gray couch in a living room, with an inset image of a container of Sudocrem diaper rash cream.

    Diaper Changing stations with Sudocrem

  • A mascot with a large cartoonish face, orange furry hair and beard, wearing a baseball uniform with 'Giants' written on it, standing near the baseball field during a game.

    Meet & Greet with SJ Giants Mascot

    11am-12pm

  • Meet & Greet with Ariel & Spiderman

    11am-3pm

  • Thule Outdoor Gear Demos

  • Food trucks lined along a street with people walking and shopping, trees on either side, mountains in the background, clear blue sky.

    Food Trucks & Dessert

  • A woman applying face paint to a young girl at an outdoor event with other children and adults in the background. There is a table with face paint supplies.

    Facepainting

  • Children and an adult decorating beads on strings at a table outdoors during a daytime event.

    Arts & Crafts

Special Experience

Mini Pumpkin Patch

Pick one, decorate it, and snap a fall family photo

We’re bringing the pumpkin patch fun straight to Play Day! Families can wander through our patch, pick out a mini pumpkin, and get creative at the decorating station. Don’t forget to grab a spot in the photo booth for a festive family picture. The first 250 families to stop by will get a pumpkin on us—while supplies last.

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Crowd gathered on a grassy field for a family event, with people sitting on blankets, children in strollers, and a stage with performers in the background, surrounded by trees and tents.
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Main Stage schedule

Jules! Perform 11:00AM and 1:00PM
Beat Buds Perform 12:00PM and 2:00PM
Bri Reads Storytimes 10:30AM and 3:00PM
StepOn3 Performance 12:45PM
DJ Seth Zosky 10:30AM, 11:45AM, 12:45PM, 1:45PM, 3:00PM

 Presented by

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From the very outset, Volvo Cars has been a brand for people who care about the world we live in and the people around us. We have made it our mission to make life easier, better and safer for everyone. From our invention of the 3-point safety belt in 1959, to our industry-first rearward facing child seats in 1972, safety has been at the core of everything we do. Today, many of our vehicles come with an integrated booster seat, allowing our youngest passengers to travel safely and comfortably on all their family adventures. We’re excited to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Great Big Family Play Day LA, bringing the best and most exciting products to your family in a safe and fun environment!

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Media Partners

 meet our partners

 
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Game Action
Bri Reads
Realm
Thule
Chick n bros
StepOn3
Banza
Excite Ballpark
Bri Reads
Bamba
Fit4Mom
MaryRuth's
Little Bellies
Tubby Tod
That’s It
a2 Milk Company
Culture Pop Soda
woom bikes USA
Habbi Habbi Bilingual Books & Toys
Sudocrem
Tru-Earth
Hey, Milestone
Don Francisco’s Coffee
Super Soccer Stars, TGA, Little Rookies Baseball