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Family & Kids in the South Bay this weekend

Updated Sunday, October 25 · 96 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in the South Bay, plus 10 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) — Sun, Oct 25, San Jose
👶 Kid-Friendly 96🍸 Adult Nightlife 42🆓 Free 60☀️ Hot Day 147🌧️ Rainy Day 248🌫️ Fog Escape 242💘 Date Night 66🎸 Live Music 28😂 Comedy 6🎭 Theater & Dance 24🎨 Art & Museums 74🎬 Film 7🍜 Food & Drink 38🛍️ Markets & Shopping 15🎉 Festivals & Fairs 71🌲 Outdoors & Nature 33🏟️ Sports & Games 42🧘 Fitness & Wellness 14📚 Talks & Classes 93💻 Tech & Startups 27🤝 Community & Causes 151
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Sunday, October 25 1 picks

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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
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Thu29Oct

Good Samaritan Hospital's Annual Breast Symposium

Thu, Oct 29 · All day Toll House Hotel Los Gatos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, South Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, USA · Los Gatos
👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-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
🔭 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
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Fri6Nov

The Hillsborough Show

Fri, Nov 6 – Sat, Nov 7 Santa Clara Convention Center · Santa Clara
👶 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
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the South Bay

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
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.

San Pedro Square Market

Daily San Pedro Square Market · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
👶 Kid-friendly$
Crissy Field Marsh in San Francisco

Shoreline Lake & Park

Daily Shoreline Lake · Mountain View
Free👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-day
Queue for Park Entrance

California's Great America

Seasonal; check calendar California's Great America · Santa Clara
👶 Kid-friendly☀️ Hot-dayTicketed
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 the South Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include 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 the South Bay?

Yes — 11 free events and activities are listed in the South Bay 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: Sunday, October 25.

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