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Things to do in Downtown San Jose this weekend

Events, hangouts and local favorites in Downtown San Jose, San Jose — this weekend, next week and always-open spots nearby.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 264 listings

Photo: Payton Chung from DCA, USA / Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 14 events in Downtown San Jose, San Jose, plus 4 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Sparthill Hackathon 2026 Day #1 — Sat, Oct 24, San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  2. NCSAM Media Contest — Sat, Oct 24, San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  3. Voice to Vision — Sat, Oct 24, San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  4. Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
  5. Honors Wind Ensemble Concert — Sun, Oct 25, Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 36🍸 Adult Nightlife 21🆓 Free 36☀️ Hot Day 82🌧️ Rainy Day 147🌫️ Fog Escape 117💘 Date Night 25🎸 Live Music 17😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 10🎨 Art & Museums 49🎬 Film 4🍜 Food & Drink 12🛍️ Markets & Shopping 6🎉 Festivals & Fairs 25🌲 Outdoors & Nature 9🏟️ Sports & Games 27🧘 Fitness & Wellness 3📚 Talks & Classes 66💻 Tech & Startups 24🤝 Community & Causes 83🧸 Family & Kids 36
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 5 picks

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Sat24Oct

Event Center Check in

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
The SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco at Moscone Center in 2017.
Sat24Oct

NCSAM Media Contest

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Sat24Oct

Voice to Vision

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Sat24Oct

Sigma Nu Social Event

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose

Sunday, October 25 5 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat24Oct

San Jose Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 24 · All day The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day$15.81–$46.03
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
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
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Mon26Oct

MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk

Mon, Oct 26 · 8 AM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Mon26Oct

Event Center Check in

Mon, Oct 26 · 1 PM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
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Mon26Oct

Voice to Vision

Mon, Oct 26 · 1 PM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Mon26Oct

CCNA Workshop #4

Mon, Oct 26 · 4:30 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Dance performance during Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town of San Fransisco
Mon26Oct

Roblox Horror Game Night

Mon, Oct 26 · 7 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Tue27Oct

Surviving on a Student Budget

Tue, Oct 27 · 3 PM Student Services Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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Tue27Oct

Spooky Craft Night

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🔭 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
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Mon2Nov

MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk

Mon, Nov 2 · 8 AM · +11 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Mon2Nov

Success Networking Team

Mon, Nov 2 · 12 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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Mon2Nov

Event Center Check in

Mon, Nov 2 · 1 PM · +11 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-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
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Tue3Nov

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practice

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:30 PM · +3 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Downtown San Jose, San Jose

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

The Tech Museum in downtown San Jose. As seen from Cesar Chavez Park.

The Tech Interactive

Daily The Tech Interactive · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.

San Pedro Square Market

Daily San Pedro Square Market · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly$
The setup at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California for the Tour of Gymnastics Superstars.

San Jose Sharks at SAP Center

Game & event days SAP Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-dayTicketed

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Downtown San Jose, San Jose this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Sparthill Hackathon 2026 Day #1 (Sat, Oct 24), NCSAM Media Contest (Sat, Oct 24), Voice to Vision (Sat, Oct 24), Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Downtown San Jose, San Jose?

Yes — 36 free events and activities are listed in Downtown San Jose, 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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