Solar Sunday

Sun · Nov 8·Edenvale, Teen Room, San Jose

Grab and Go STEM Kit: Dreamcatchers (Edenvale Teen Room, San Jose) — Explore geometric patterns blending Native American culture and math with ready-made kits, materials included, ages 12–18.

Sun · Nov 8·Santa Teresa, San Jose

Puzzle swapping at Santa Teresa, San Jose, with 350‑piece and larger puzzles, limited to three to five trades per week, ages 10 and up.

Sun · Nov 8·King Library · San Jose

Explore 70 years of LGBTQ+ publications—from early Gay Pride flyers to AIDS-era newsletters and debates on marriage, employment, and military service—at King Library.

Sun · Nov 8·8 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock Village Farmers' Market, James Lick High School, 23 N White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127

Certified farmers' market at James Lick High School offers Central Valley produce, Salinas seafood, flowers, bakery and prepared foods; CalFresh EBT and WIC accepted.

Fri · Nov 13·6 PM – 7 PM·Houge Park, San Jose Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPeYPxWyKyoMjNCM7

Astro 101 public talk at Houge Park, San Jose, offers a pre‑ITSP astronomy presentation; registration required on Meetup.

Fri · Nov 13·7:15 PM – 9:15 PM·Houge Park, San Jose Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPeYPxWyKyoMjNCM7

In‑Town Star Party (Houge Park, San Jose) — Public stargazing gathering; sign up on Meetup.

Sat · Nov 7·5:15 PM – 6:15 PM·Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014

Explore Live: Constellations offers an evening under the Fujitsu Planetarium dome exploring the real night sky with presenters.

Sat · Nov 7·6:15 PM – 8:15 PM·4289 Casa Loma Rd, Morgan Hill CA Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/n5zsyK7SDJGBgJ34A

Public star party at Rancho Canada del Oro OSP, monthly gathering for stargazing; sign up on Meetup.

Sat · Nov 21·1:30 PM – 5 PM·Houge Park, San Jose Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPeYPxWyKyoMjNCM7

Astro 101 Telescope Workshop at Houge Park, San Jose.

Sat · Nov 21·8 PM – 9 PM·Houge Park, San Jose Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/dPeYPxWyKyoMjNCM7

Monthly astronomy guest speaker at Houge Park, available online or in‑person; register on Meetup.

Tue · Nov 24·7:30 PM – 9:30 PM·Online · San Jose

Imaging Special Interest Group holds its monthly meeting online.