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San Jose

Events and things to do in San Jose, CA. The city's energy spikes on weekends, when distinct neighborhoods like the lively San Pedro Square Market and upscale Santana Row become social hubs. Many outings are centered in one district, from the creative SoFA scene to the community feel of historic Japantown.

Downtown's SoFA District buzzes with creativity during the monthly South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk, while San Pedro Square Market offers live music multiple nights a week.
Catch major concerts and Broadway shows at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts or see stand-up acts at the San Jose Improv.
Find unique shopping and community gatherings at the weekly Japantown Farmers' Market or the expansive Berryessa Flea Market.

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Plant Bingo at SummerWinds Nursery - Palo Alto

Sun, Oct 18 • 1:30 PM

SummerWinds Nursery

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Tue, Oct 27 • 8:00 PM

Oshman Family JCC

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2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium

Thu, Oct 29 • 9:00 AM

Paul & Mildred Berg Hall

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Thu, Nov 19 • 9:00 AM

Allied Arts Guild - 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Plant Bingo at SummerWinds Nursery - Palo Alto

Sun, Oct 18 • 1:30 PM

SummerWinds Nursery

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Tue, Oct 27 • 8:00 PM

Oshman Family JCC

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2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium

Thu, Oct 29 • 9:00 AM

Paul & Mildred Berg Hall

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Tech Weekend November 19-20 — Founder-VC Matchmaking |Silicon Valley

Thu, Nov 19 • 9:00 AM

Allied Arts Guild - 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Friday • 9:45 PM

Myth Lounge

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Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

Saturday • 9:00 PM

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant

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DannyV Live in San Jose, Ca at Tiki Pete 10/23

Fri, Oct 23 • 8:00 PM

TIKI PETE

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Sat, Oct 31 • 9:00 PM

610 Coleman Ave

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OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Friday • 9:45 PM

Myth Lounge

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Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

Saturday • 9:00 PM

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant

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DannyV Live in San Jose, Ca at Tiki Pete 10/23

Fri, Oct 23 • 8:00 PM

TIKI PETE

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Sat, Oct 31 • 9:00 PM

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Thursday • 5:30 PM

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Saturday • 9:00 PM

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant

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Pumpkins in the Park - 30th Anniversary!!

Saturday • 10:00 AM

Discovery Meadow

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County of Santa Clara Fall 2026 Career & Community Resource Expo

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:00 AM

James P. McEntee Plaza

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Wild West Country Night @Spark Social SJ

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

SPARK Social San José

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Trunk-or-Treat @ The Plex 2026

Fri, Oct 30 • 6:30 PM

The Plex

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Avenida de Altares

Sat, Oct 31 • 5:30 PM

Mexican Heritage Plaza

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San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Sat, Oct 31 • 4:00 PM

Three Sisters

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Sensorium

Thursday • 5:30 PM

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Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

Saturday • 9:00 PM

SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant

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Pumpkins in the Park - 30th Anniversary!!

Saturday • 10:00 AM

Discovery Meadow

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County of Santa Clara Fall 2026 Career & Community Resource Expo

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:00 AM

James P. McEntee Plaza

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Wild West Country Night @Spark Social SJ

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

SPARK Social San José

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Trunk-or-Treat @ The Plex 2026

Fri, Oct 30 • 6:30 PM

The Plex

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Avenida de Altares

Sat, Oct 31 • 5:30 PM

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San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Sat, Oct 31 • 4:00 PM

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A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

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AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

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HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

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Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

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AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

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Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

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Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

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Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Friday • 9:45 PM

Myth Lounge

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Trust Me!!! – A Persian Theatrical Production ( San Jose)

Friday • 8:00 PM

Montgomery Theater

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Foam Brush Calligraphy- Spooky Edition with Ben Henderson

Friday • 5:00 PM

255 W Julian St

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Australia's Girls Night Out Experience (San Jose, CA)

Friday • 7:00 PM

TIKI PETE

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Open Community Discussion Potluck 10/10/26

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Private Residence

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Learn, Build, Innovate: A STEAM Extravaganza

Saturday • 10:00 AM

1290 Ridder Park Dr

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Masquerade Ball with Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters

Saturday • 7:00 PM

San Jose Woman's Club

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Women's Self Defense with Noah Fleder & Joane Orbon

Saturday • 12:30 PM

FITSTARR Studio

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OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Friday • 9:45 PM

Myth Lounge

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Trust Me!!! – A Persian Theatrical Production ( San Jose)

Friday • 8:00 PM

Montgomery Theater

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Foam Brush Calligraphy- Spooky Edition with Ben Henderson

Friday • 5:00 PM

255 W Julian St

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Australia's Girls Night Out Experience (San Jose, CA)

Friday • 7:00 PM

TIKI PETE

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Open Community Discussion Potluck 10/10/26

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Private Residence

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Learn, Build, Innovate: A STEAM Extravaganza

Saturday • 10:00 AM

1290 Ridder Park Dr

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Masquerade Ball with Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters

Saturday • 7:00 PM

San Jose Woman's Club

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Women's Self Defense with Noah Fleder & Joane Orbon

Saturday • 12:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions about San Jose

What are some free events in San Jose's SoFA District?

The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk is a popular free event in the SoFA District. On the monthly of most months, galleries and independent venues open their doors for an evening of art and music. The annual SubZERO Festival is another free event focused on art and technology.

Where can I find live music events downtown?

San Pedro Square Market is a great spot for consistent live music. The downtown food hall features bands several nights a week in its open-air plaza. For larger touring acts, the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts hosts major concerts.

Are there any family-friendly things to do in San Jose?

The Berryessa Flea Market offers a fun outing for all ages. Open on weekends, it has a huge variety of vendors, food trucks, and a lively atmosphere. The weekly Japantown Farmers' Market is another great family-friendly event with local produce and goods.

What's the nightlife scene like in San Jose?

San Jose's nightlife is centered in distinct neighborhoods like Downtown and Santana Row. Downtown offers a mix from the San Jose Improv for comedy to MINIBOSS, an arcade bar. Santana Row provides a more upscale patio dining and bar scene.

Can you suggest some date night ideas in Santana Row?

Santana Row is perfect for a memorable date night. Start with dinner at one of the many upscale restaurants with patio seating, followed by a leisurely stroll through the European-inspired shopping district. The area has a lively and romantic atmosphere in the evenings.

How can I find comedy shows in the area?

The San Jose Improv is the city's premier destination for stand-up comedy. Located in a historic downtown theater, it hosts well-known comedians multiple nights a week. The venue offers a classic comedy club experience with food and drinks available.

What kind of cultural events happen in Japantown?

San Jose's historic Japantown hosts authentic cultural gatherings and community events. Visitors can find unique shops, traditional eateries, and karaoke at the 7 Bamboo Lounge. The neighborhood offers a unique glimpse into local Japanese-American culture.

Are there recurring food and drink events in San Jose?

San Pedro Square Market offers a continuous food and drink experience. This downtown food hall features numerous vendors and bars, often accompanied by live music. In Japantown, the Gordon Biersch Night Market is a recurring event during warmer months.

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Plant Bingo at SummerWinds Nursery - Palo Alto

שעור באהבה

2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium

Tech Weekend November 19-20 — Founder-VC Matchmaking |Silicon Valley

Plant Bingo at SummerWinds Nursery - Palo Alto

שעור באהבה

2026 Stanford RNA Medicine Symposium

Tech Weekend November 19-20 — Founder-VC Matchmaking |Silicon Valley

After 8pm

OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

DannyV Live in San Jose, Ca at Tiki Pete 10/23

PERREOWEEN | SAN JOSÉ CA

OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

DannyV Live in San Jose, Ca at Tiki Pete 10/23

PERREOWEEN | SAN JOSÉ CA

Popular in San Jose

Sensorium

Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

Pumpkins in the Park - 30th Anniversary!!

County of Santa Clara Fall 2026 Career & Community Resource Expo

Wild West Country Night @Spark Social SJ

Trunk-or-Treat @ The Plex 2026

Avenida de Altares

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Sensorium

Concert Afterparty @ SP2 featuring DJ Pee .Wee aka Anderson .Paak

Pumpkins in the Park - 30th Anniversary!!

County of Santa Clara Fall 2026 Career & Community Resource Expo

Wild West Country Night @Spark Social SJ

Trunk-or-Treat @ The Plex 2026

Avenida de Altares

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl 2026

Online Events

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

This Weekend

OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Trust Me!!! – A Persian Theatrical Production ( San Jose)

Foam Brush Calligraphy- Spooky Edition with Ben Henderson

Australia's Girls Night Out Experience (San Jose, CA)

Open Community Discussion Potluck 10/10/26

Learn, Build, Innovate: A STEAM Extravaganza

Masquerade Ball with Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters

Women's Self Defense with Noah Fleder & Joane Orbon

OCT 9 | FRI | BOLLYWOOD ARABIAN NIGHT PARTY| SAN JOSE

Trust Me!!! – A Persian Theatrical Production ( San Jose)

Foam Brush Calligraphy- Spooky Edition with Ben Henderson

Australia's Girls Night Out Experience (San Jose, CA)

Open Community Discussion Potluck 10/10/26

Learn, Build, Innovate: A STEAM Extravaganza

Masquerade Ball with Nick Rossi's Jazzopaters

Women's Self Defense with Noah Fleder & Joane Orbon

Points of Interest near San Jose

What are some free events in San Jose's SoFA District?

Where can I find live music events downtown?

Are there any family-friendly things to do in San Jose?

What's the nightlife scene like in San Jose?

Can you suggest some date night ideas in Santana Row?

How can I find comedy shows in the area?

What kind of cultural events happen in Japantown?

Are there recurring food and drink events in San Jose?