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Tech & Startups in San Jose this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 26 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in San Jose, plus 1 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
👶 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🤝 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 2 picks

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
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

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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
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

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
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Mon9Nov

Tech Movie Night: I, Robot

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM Yoshihiro Ushida Hall · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in 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

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). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 2 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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