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Talks & Classes in San Jose this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 76 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in San Jose, plus 2 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🎨 Art & Museums 52🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 18🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 46🌲 Outdoors & Nature 15🏟️ Sports & Games 30🧘 Fitness & Wellness 4💻 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

Coming up this week

🗓️ 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
Santana Row, SJ
Mon26Oct

CCNA Workshop #4

Mon, Oct 26 · 4:30 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Santana Row, SJ
Tue27Oct

Surviving on a Student Budget

Tue, Oct 27 · 3 PM Student Services Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
The SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco at Moscone Center in 2017.
Tue27Oct

SJCG x IDEAS Founder Workshop

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM BBC 004, 1 Washington Square, Student Union, Suite 1400, San Jose, CA 95192, United States · San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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
Santana Row, SJ
Fri30Oct

Lindy Hop Workshop

Fri, Oct 30 · 4 PM Event Center Multi-Purpose Room, 290 S Seventh St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States · San Jose
☔ 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
Santana Row, SJ
Mon9Nov

Leadership Workshop

Mon, Nov 9 · 4 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ 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

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 — 23 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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