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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 156 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 12 events in San Jose, plus 3 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. MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk — Sun, Oct 25, San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  5. 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💘 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🧸 Family & Kids 54📍 Downtown San Jose 264📍 Willow Glen 1📍 Santana Row 10
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 6 picks

Cherry Blossom Festival
Sat24Oct

Halloween Ghostly Vibes

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Holiday Inn - San Jose-Silicon Valley · San Jose
$28.52–$65.87
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
Santana Row, SJ
Sat24Oct

Voice to Vision

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

All next week →
Santana Row, SJ
Mon26Oct

MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk

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

Voice to Vision

Mon, Oct 26 · 1 PM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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
Cherry Blossom Festival
Tue27Oct

2026 Sustainability Fair: Feed the Future

Tue, Oct 27 · 10 AM Smith and Carlos Lawn, 1 Washington Square, Student Union, Suite 1400, San Jose, CA 95192, United States · San Jose
Santana Row, SJ
Tue27Oct

Spooky Craft Night

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Wed28Oct

HallowEats at DC

Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Santana Row, SJ
Mon2Nov

MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk

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

Success Networking Team

Mon, Nov 2 · 12 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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
Santana Row, SJ
Wed4Nov

FSL PNME #4

Wed, Nov 4 · 5 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Santana Row, SJ
Wed4Nov

Speaker Broadcast Series

Wed, Nov 4 · 5 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Santana Row, SJ
Wed4Nov

Percussion Ensemble

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and World War II Nisei veterans on their 75th anniversary of the Military Intelligence Service at Crissy Field on the Presidio of San Francisco, California on November 12, 2016 - 2
Fri6Nov

Fall Garden Volunteering

Fri, Nov 6 · 9 AM · +2 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Concerto Competition
Fri6Nov

Concerto Competition

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:30 PM Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Jose

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

Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.

San Pedro Square Market

Daily San Pedro Square Market · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly$
Santana Row, SJ

Santana Row

Daily Santana Row · Santana Row, San Jose
Free

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in 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), MOSAIC & USRC Check In Kiosk (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 14 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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