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Fog escape: sunny plans in the South Bay

When the city is socked in, chase the sun to the Mission, the East Bay valleys, the South Bay and wine country.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 269 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 23 events in the South Bay, plus 8 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. Effortless Masterpiece: Free Your Body, Mind and Creativity with David — Sun, Oct 25, Way Home Collective Mountain View · Mountain View (free)
  5. Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail 2026 at Winchester Mystery House (San Jose) — Sun, Oct 25, San Jose
👶 Kid-Friendly 103🍸 Adult Nightlife 46🆓 Free 61☀️ Hot Day 155🌧️ Rainy Day 251💘 Date Night 68🎸 Live Music 27😂 Comedy 6🎭 Theater & Dance 22🎨 Art & Museums 78🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 40🛍️ Markets & Shopping 14🎉 Festivals & Fairs 82🌲 Outdoors & Nature 38🏟️ Sports & Games 42🧘 Fitness & Wellness 15📚 Talks & Classes 100💻 Tech & Startups 29🤝 Community & Causes 162🧸 Family & Kids 103
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 9 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
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat24Oct

Krewella

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 PM Pure Nightclub · Sunnyvale
21+$20-30+

Sunday, October 25 11 picks

Six13 at Jewish Music Fest in Los Gatos, California
Sun25Oct

Volunteer Farm Day

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Ma'alot Farms · Los Gatos
Santana Row, SJ
Sun25Oct

Row Don’t Drift

Sun, Oct 25 · All day AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12 & IMAX · Sunnyvale
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

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
Sat24Oct

PINKtober Pilates

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Blossom Hill Park · Los Gatos
Six13 at Jewish Music Fest in Los Gatos, California
Sat24Oct

Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Good Samaritan Hospital · Los Gatos
This is in the hills of Cupertino. One of these houses has a small winery in the yard. There is also a winery up there, it has been there since the 1800's.
Sat24Oct

San Jose | Cupertino Dandiya Nite

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino · Cupertino
☀️ Hot-dayFrom $8.24
🗓️ 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
🔭 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 the South Bay

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
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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the South Bay 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), Effortless Masterpiece: Free Your Body, Mind and Creativity with David (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the South Bay?

Yes — 24 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: Saturday, October 24.

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