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🌧️ Rainy Day · San Jose

Rainy day things to do in San Jose

Cozy, covered and dry: museums, theaters, cinemas, indoor play and classes for wet-weather days.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 164 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 8 events in San Jose, plus 4 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Event Center Check in — Sat, Oct 24, San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  2. Art of Remembrance Ofrenda Exhibit — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
  3. Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today — Sun, Oct 25, King Library · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  4. Free Trunk or Treat — Sun, Oct 25, Almaden Neighborhood Church · San Jose (free)
  5. Honors Wind Ensemble Concert — Sun, Oct 25, Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 54🍸 Adult Nightlife 31🆓 Free 48☀️ Hot Day 99🌫️ 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🧸 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 1 picks

Santana Row, SJ
Sat24Oct

Event Center Check in

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day

Sunday, October 25 6 picks

Santana Row, SJ
Sun25Oct

Free Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Almaden Neighborhood Church · San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day
⏩ 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
Santana Row, SJ
Mon26Oct

Event Center Check in

Mon, Oct 26 · 1 PM · +6 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-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
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Tue27Oct

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practice

Tue, Oct 27 · 8:30 PM · +1 more date San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Wed28Oct

A.S. Assemble

Wed, Oct 28 · 2 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, 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
🔭 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
Mon2Nov

Event Center Check in

Mon, Nov 2 · 1 PM · +11 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
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
The SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco at Moscone Center in 2017.
Wed4Nov

Navigating AI Resources

Wed, Nov 4 · 2 PM Student Services Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.
Wed4Nov

Teaching Kitchen at SVP

Wed, Nov 4 · 3 PM San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day
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
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Thu5Nov

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Thu, Nov 5 · 8 PM · +2 more dates San José State University · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Jose

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

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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
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 Event Center Check in (Sat, Oct 24), 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 Trunk or Treat (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 34 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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