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Tech & Startups in the South Bay this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 29 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 3 events in the South Bay, plus 2 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 103🍸 Adult Nightlife 46🆓 Free 61☀️ Hot Day 155🌧️ Rainy Day 251🌫️ Fog Escape 269💘 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🤝 Community & Causes 162🧸 Family & Kids 103
🎉 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
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

🗓️ 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 the South Bay

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
Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California in 2024

Computer History Museum

Wednesday–Sunday Computer History Museum · Mountain View
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-dayPaid admission

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

Are there free things to do in the South Bay?

Yes — 2 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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