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Friday, January 16

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Friday, January 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

San Jose Bike Party
Friday, January 16 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly

Atomic vs Satori
Friday, January 16 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: $5*
*$5 before 10pm , $15 after
| The Ritz San Jose
Atomic vs Satori
Come join us for the clash (more like a love-fest) of two beloved San Jose staple nights! Satori and Atomic have been putting on memorable dance parties in San Jose full of new and classic Goth, Darkwave, New Wave, Electro, Indie and Industrial for decades. ...

Saturday, January 17

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Jose)
Saturday, January 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, but there may be a parking charge at certain venues. Tickets are free but RSVP is required
| San Pedro Square Market
San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Jose)

The Giants FanFest Tour 2026 visits three cities across Northern California, culminating in an Open House at Oracle Park in March. The free tour will include current Giants players, coaches, broadcasters, and Lou Seal will meet fans in their local communities, including San Jose, San Ramon, and Sacramento. ...

Sunday, January 18

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Sunday, January 18 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Monday, January 19

San Jose’s Holiday Ice Rink “Skate Under the Palms” Final Day
Monday, January 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
San Jose's Holiday Ice Rink "Skate Under the Palms" Final Day

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Wednesday, November 26, and operates daily through January 19, 2026. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Skate Under the Palms, formerly known as Downtown Ice in San Jose, ...

Friday, January 23

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Friday, January 23 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Saturday, January 24

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 24 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Saturday, January 31

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Saturday, January 31 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Friday, February 6

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, February 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Saturday, February 7

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)
Saturday, February 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 - Feb. 8)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Sunday, February 8

Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Final Day)
Sunday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Santana Row
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Final Day)

Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will ...

Friday, February 20

San Jose Bike Party
Friday, February 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Meet at 7:30 pm, roll at 8 pm.
| Secret San Jose Location
San Jose Bike Party

San Jose Bike Party is a place to ride bikes, make friends, and have a good time every third Friday of each month at 8 pm. San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, but they are hidden in the suburban sprawl. It’s time ...Monthly

Friday, March 6

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Friday, April 3

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, April 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Friday, April 10

FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Friday, April 10 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $34.67*
*Friday tickets start at $34.67 ($28 + fees). All other dates higher
| San Jose McEnery Convention Center
FandomCon Silicon Valley 2026 in San Jose (Apr. 10-12)
Step into a universe where pop culture comes alive! From the moment you walk through the doors of the San Jose Convention Center, APRIL 10 – 12, 2026, you’ll be immersed in a world built for fans, by fans. This year’s FandomCon is set to be bigger, bolder, and ...