FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Things to do this weekend in San Jose, CA
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources and found 110 things to do in San Jose, CA this weekend (Oct 30 – Nov 1). Last updated October 27, 2026.
All things to do in San Jose, CA this weekend (Oct 30 – Nov 1)
Library‑hosted A Nightmare Before Christmas screening at Educational Park with free snacks, ages 12–18.
Spooky paper creations hide among bookshelves at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, where participants grab clue cards, search the shelves, and claim prizes at the information desk, ages 5–18.
Teens Reach meets at Seven Trees Library for monthly socializing, leadership activities, and library advocacy, for ages 12–18.
Grand Century Mall hosts 365 Night Market’s Halloween weekend with 50+ vendors, street food, dance and music performances, raffle giveaways, and free admission and parking.
Candlelight delivers a live mash‑up of Queen and ABBA hits in the intimate Hammer Theater Center, featuring songs like Dancing Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, and We Are the Champions.
Compete on Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at Seven Trees, San Jose, for ages 5–18.
Haunted house in Willow Glen Community Room with creepy cemetery, spider‑web corner, Halloween surprises, then a free book and candy giveaway in the Children’s Area, all ages.
Laser light show recreates Stranger Things’ 1980s music and atmosphere in the Dome Theater at The Tech Interactive.
Decorate candles with napkins, create sun‑printed art, and craft confetti party ware in the Biblioteca Latinoamericana’s Community Room; free, registration required, ages 18+.
Candlelight offers a haunted concert of Halloween classics, from Michael Jackson’s Thriller to John Carpenter’s Psycho, performed in an intimate setting at Hammer Theater Center.
Jewelry-making night at Mt. Pleasant offers supplies and project ideas for adults to create personal pieces or gifts, with a relaxed, creative atmosphere, for ages 18 and up.
Ghostbusters Pop-up (Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen, San Jose) — Bar transforms with Ghostbusters décor and specialty Halloween cocktails for paranormal fun.
One-on-one virtual mock interview with a SJPL Business & Career Librarian, answering behavioral questions and receiving feedback, free, ages 12+.
Hands‑on computer assembly with donated lab PCs in Educational Park’s study room, where participants plug in components, disassemble to a motherboard, reassemble and troubleshoot, free for ages 10+.
Paper Plane transforms into a Victorian‑era haunted mansion with candlelit cemetery scenes and a specialty cocktail menu served in custom glassware.
MINIBOSS turns into a horror‑themed arcade bar with ’80s/’90s movie decor and coffin‑shaped cocktail menu served in spooky mugs and novelty glassware.
Make diamond painting keychains with autumn animal designs in a grab‑and‑go format, supplies provided, at Tully, San Jose, free, for ages 6 and up.
Maria José delivers nostalgic Latin pop power ballads while Moenia presents electronic hits with modern production at the San Jose Civic.
Vibrant ofrendas by local artists displayed at King Library, with live performances, artist talks, hot chocolate and tamales; free, all ages.
Terrifier Takeover turns Five Points Cocktail Bar into a chilling Halloween horror experience with themed cocktails and survival challenges.
Cricut Open Lab (Vineland Community Room, San Jose) — 45‑minute session with Cricut Explore/Air and Maker machines for hands‑on cutting, limited supplies, designs, groups up to three, ages 12+.
Create spooky Halloween buttons featuring favorite characters, choose two designs in various sizes, and pin them to backpacks or clothes at Hillview, San Jose, free for ages 5–18.
Hands‑on computer basics covering keyboard, mouse, web browsing, email and document creation at Hillview, San Jose, free, bilingual, ages 18+.
Pablo Francisco performs at San Jose Improv in 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.
Personalized tech assistance at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, offering one‑on‑one help with email, Wi‑Fi, Chromebooks, Zoom, library services, and internet searches, free, registration required, ages 18+.
Leprechaun Pop-up at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub transforms Downtown San Jose with a Halloween leprechaun‑themed takeover; follow the rainbow to San Pedro Square.
Volunteer-led resume critique and interview coaching at Edenvale Internet Cafe, covering accomplishments, transferable skills, and STAR framework, for ages 18 and up.
Dearly Departed transforms Alter Ego Cocktail Club into an elegant vampire lair with theatrical Halloween cocktails served in themed glassware and a black‑leather menu.
Pilates session on Hayes Mansion’s lawn with 313Wellness, offering stretching, strengthening, mindful breathing; mats and props provided.
Trunk-or-Treat in the Seven Trees Community Center parking lot offers costume-wearing trick-or-treating, music, games, art, and local vendors, free, all ages.
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.
Berryessa Library Group Study Room C hosts an adult English Conversation Club where learners practice everyday speaking skills; free, no registration required, for ages 18 and up.
Volunteer tech mentors offer assistance with printing, Word, Excel, email setup, security tips, and SJPL eResources at King Library’s 3rd‑floor service desk, free, for ages 18 and up.
Day 5 of the ESL Workforce Development Workshop at Alum Rock Tech Center confidence presenting with Google Workspace and Canva, creating documents; free, for ages 18 and up.
ESL Writing Club at Tully guides adult learners through simple sentence creation, basic grammar, and paragraph writing; free, no registration required, ages 18 and up.
Free one‑on‑one Vietnamese tech mentor sessions at Evergreen help adults with smartphones, apps, video calls, AI questions and library digital resources, for ages 18 and up.
Zoom conversation club for advanced adult English learners, facilitated weekly by a trained host, with cameras and microphones on, hosted by Evergreen Library, for ages 18 and up.
Basic English Conversation (Calabazas Library Group Study Room) — Practice daily conversation, vocabulary and sentence structures in a small adult class; pre‑registration required, eight spots available, ages 18+.
The Emo Night Tour at The Ritz features the Emo Night Tour Band playing top emo hits and ENT DJs spinning angst in a dance‑club setting, 21+.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Spooky paper creations hide among bookshelves at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, where participants grab clue cards, search the shelves, and claim prizes at the information desk, ages 5–18.
Grand Century Mall hosts 365 Night Market’s Halloween weekend with 50+ vendors, street food, dance and music performances, raffle giveaways, and free admission and parking.
Scientific chills and tech‑tastic thrills with Halloween twists on favorite exhibits at The Tech Interactive, all ages.
Spooky crafts, tricks, treats, and a costume parade at Berryessa, San Jose — free, for ages 18 and under.
Paint festive Día de los Muertos skulls at Educational Park’s adult craft club, free with registration required, ages 18 and up.
Laser light show recreates Stranger Things’ 1980s music and atmosphere in the Dome Theater at The Tech Interactive.
Avenida de Altares celebrates its 10th anniversary free with vibrant altars, live entertainment, and local vendors at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, for all ages.
Halloween costume party at The Ritz features DJ Basura spinning new wave, synth‑pop, indie, disco, alternative and old‑school hits, guest DJ BIT, and a cash‑prize costume contest, 21+.
First Annual Halloween Party at El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant features live music, costume wear, giveaways, Halloween surprises, and cocktails.
Stranger Things laser show at IMAX Dome Theater immerses viewers in upside-down visuals with ’80s music reinterpreted in vibrant laser light.
Hey Balloon Lady offers Halloween face painting at Mt. Pleasant Library, with limited artwork per attendee, free drop‑in, first‑come‑first‑served, for ages 5–18.
Costume-clad revelers bar-hop through Three Sisters Bar, sipping creepy cocktails and enjoying Halloween chills.
Candy, games, food trucks, farm animals and hay wagon rides fill Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park for a free Halloween celebration, all ages.
Mexican Heritage Plaza hosts the 10th annual Avenida de Altares with an outdoor altar gallery, hands‑on art, artisanal vendors, face painting, and live performances for all ages.
Build anything you like with abundant LEGO bricks, alone or in teams, at the Biblioteca Latinoamericana children’s area—free, no registration required, for ages 5–18.
Ghostbusters Pop-up (Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen, San Jose) — Bar transforms with Ghostbusters décor and specialty Halloween cocktails for paranormal fun.
Hands‑on computer assembly with donated lab PCs in Educational Park’s study room, where participants plug in components, disassemble to a motherboard, reassemble and troubleshoot, free for ages 10+.
Language and Culture Swap at Alum Rock brings Spanish‑proficient and English‑proficient participants together to exchange language skills and cultural knowledge. Free, for ages 12 and up.
Art of Living volunteers lead chair-friendly yoga stretches, pranayama breathing, and guided meditation in West Valley Group Study Room B, ages 18 and up.
Paper Plane transforms into a Victorian‑era haunted mansion with candlelit cemetery scenes and a specialty cocktail menu served in custom glassware.
Halloween transforms Japantown with San Jose Taiko drumming, trick‑or‑treating, skateboarding activities and a Judi Oyama demonstration, in partnership with the Japanese American Museum for all ages.
MINIBOSS turns into a horror‑themed arcade bar with ’80s/’90s movie decor and coffin‑shaped cocktail menu served in spooky mugs and novelty glassware.
Vibrant ofrendas by local artists displayed at King Library, with live performances, artist talks, hot chocolate and tamales; free, all ages.
Terrifier Takeover turns Five Points Cocktail Bar into a chilling Halloween horror experience with themed cocktails and survival challenges.
Guided meditation at Tully in San Jose relaxes body and mind, promotes health and well‑being, for ages 18 and up.
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.
Beginner Excel workshop at Hillview Literacy and Learning Classroom teaches navigation, data entry, formatting, simple formulas, and organization, free, for ages 12 and up.
Leprechaun Pop-up at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub transforms Downtown San Jose with a Halloween leprechaun‑themed takeover; follow the rainbow to San Pedro Square.
Eco-friendly Halloween activities at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo include a Creepy Crawly Critter Show, costume parade, crafts, games, animal encounters, and enrichment, free with General Admission.
Spanish conversation practice builds confidence in a friendly, supportive group at Alum Rock, San Jose, for ages 12 and up.
Dearly Departed transforms Alter Ego Cocktail Club into an elegant vampire lair with theatrical Halloween cocktails served in themed glassware and a black‑leather menu.
One‑on‑one tech tutoring offers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, job‑application and online‑tool help in Willow Glen’s Internet Cafe and Group Study Room, for ages 10 and up.
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.
Halloween Costume Party at The Ritz, San Jose, ages 21 and up.
San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake in a Halloween‑themed final home game.
Yoga and Zumba in the River Park at Arena Green West, San Jose.
Weekly stitching social at Mt. Pleasant lets participants bring projects or try a sample cross‑stitch while mingling with fellow needlecrafters, ages 10 and up.
Volunteer-run crochet lesson at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, teaching techniques; participants may bring own yarn and hooks, ages 5 and up.
Volunteer tech mentors offer assistance with printing, Word, Excel, email setup, security tips, and SJPL eResources at King Library’s 3rd‑floor service desk, free, for ages 18 and up.
One‑On‑One Tech Help (Vineland Branch Library) — 30‑minute sessions with a volunteer covering email setup, Word/Excel basics, web searches, printing, social media, app downloads, and more; ages 12+, registration required.
One‑on‑one tech tutor assists with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, job applications and online tools in the Rose Garden Internet Café, 30‑minute sessions, free, for ages 10 and up.
Fiber Arts Circle gathers crocheters, knitters, embroiderers, and tatters to work on projects and chat in the Almaden Library living room, ages 12 and up.
ESL Writing Club at Tully guides adult learners through simple sentence creation, basic grammar, and paragraph writing; free, no registration required, ages 18 and up.
Certified farmers' market at Willow Glen Elementary offers local produce, accepts EBT with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to $15, plus WIC and Veggie Rx.
Jorge Medina performs a mix of banda, mariachi, ranchera, cumbia and ballads at San Jose Civic.
Beginner English conversation club at Biblioteca Latinoamericana community room offers everyday vocabulary practice and basic listening and speaking drills, free with required registration, ages 18+.
Berryessa Farmers' Market in Piedmont Middle School parking lot offers certified seasonal produce, berries, stone fruit, citrus, seafood and prepared foods; CalFresh EBT and WIC accepted.
San Jose Sharks face the Senators in an NHL game at SAP Center, puck drop at 1:00 PM PT.
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