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Art & Museums in San Jose this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 52 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in San Jose, plus 1 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
  2. Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  3. FREE Kids Art Trial Class | Drawing, Painting & Creativity | San Jose — Sun, Oct 25, 2050 Concourse Dr ste 66 · San Jose (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 54🍸 Adult Nightlife 31🆓 Free 48☀️ Hot Day 99🌧️ Rainy Day 164🌫️ Fog Escape 156💘 Date Night 32🎸 Live Music 20😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 11🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 18🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 46🌲 Outdoors & Nature 15🏟️ Sports & Games 30🧘 Fitness & Wellness 4📚 Talks & Classes 76💻 Tech & Startups 26🤝 Community & Causes 94🧸 Family & Kids 54📍 Downtown San Jose 264📍 Willow Glen 1📍 Santana Row 10
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 3 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

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🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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Women's Building - Front
Mon26Oct

Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit

Mon, Oct 26 · All day · +6 more dates King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Women's Building - Corner
Thu29Oct

HallowEats at SVP

Thu, Oct 29 · 5 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
The Grand Parade of the 2010 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, California.
Fri30Oct

Shrinky Dinks: Halloween

Fri, Oct 30 · 4 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Poe Fest 2026
Fri30Oct

Poe Fest 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 PM Sweeney Hall · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

De Young Museum with Keith Haring's Three Dancing Figures
Mon2Nov

Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit

Mon, Nov 2 · All day · +3 more dates King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Mon2Nov

NSLS Impact Day

Mon, Nov 2 · 11 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sun8Nov

Presencia

Sun, Nov 8 · 2 PM The Continental · San Jose
🍸 Nightlife21+
Mission Mural - Political Art - 28295632829
Thu12Nov

Art Supply Swap

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Jose this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit (Sun, Oct 25), Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today (Sun, Oct 25), FREE Kids Art Trial Class | Drawing, Painting & Creativity | San Jose (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 19 free events and activities are listed in San Jose right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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