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Family & Kids in San Jose this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 54 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in San Jose, plus 6 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  2. FREE Kids Art Trial Class | Drawing, Painting & Creativity | San Jose — Sun, Oct 25, 2050 Concourse Dr ste 66 · San Jose (free)
  3. Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) — Sun, Oct 25, San Jose
👶 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🎨 Art & Museums 52🎬 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📍 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

Coming up this week

Dance performance during Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town of San Fransisco
Sat24Oct

Children's Halloween Haunt

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, CA, United States, California 95112 · San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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2012 MLK Day of Service 8813 (6796969085)
Wed28Oct

My Name, My Story

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Thu29Oct

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM Student Wellness Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
Trick or Treat at Eataly
Fri30Oct

Trick or Treat at Eataly

Fri, Oct 30 · All day Eataly Silicon Valley · Santana Row, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Dance performance during Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town of San Fransisco
Sat31Oct

Trick or treat Halloween event

Sat, Oct 31 · All day 1212 East Julian St Unit 1, San Jose, CA · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly
Home of the San Francisco Giants.
Sun1Nov

Vegas Golden Knights

Sun, Nov 1 · All day SAP Center at San Jose · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.
Thu5Nov

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group

Thu, Nov 5 · 2 PM · +1 more date Student Wellness Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
Home of the San Francisco Giants.
Sun8Nov

Smashing Pumpkins Tickets

Sun, Nov 8 · All day SAP Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day
Cherry Blossom Festival
Fri13Nov

2026 San Jose Harvest Festival®

Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 14 Santa Clary County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-1913, United States · San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Jose

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

2017.07.30-Winchester Mystery House Detail NRHP Reference No 74000559

Winchester Mystery House

Daily Winchester Mystery House · Santana Row, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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 San Jose this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include 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), Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 9 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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