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Tuesday, December 24

Free Peet’s Coffee Day (Christmas Eve 2024)
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*One free complimentary brewed coffee or tea per person. Donations are encouraged. Participating Peet's only
| Peet's (Bay Area)
Free Peet's Coffee Day (Christmas Eve 2024)
For 2024 again Peet’s is treating Peetnicks to a free small drip coffee or brewed tea on Christmas Eve, December 24 at participating locations. Free Peet’s Coffee on Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | All day (call your local Peet’s for hours) Participating Bay Area Peet’s Coffee ...
Christmas Eve at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Tuesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Eve at San Jose's 2024 "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

2024 Christmas Eve Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Tuesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
2024 Christmas Eve Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Day at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, December 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Day at San Jose's 2024 "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

2024 Christmas Day Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Wednesday, December 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
2024 Christmas Day Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

Sunday, December 29

San Jose Parkour 21st Anniversary Jam (2024)
Sunday, December 29 – 10:30 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Pedro Square Market
San Jose Parkour 21st Anniversary Jam (2024)
The San Jose Parkour Team and community has been around for over twenty-one years now, and we are going to celebrate with this jam. All are welcome to join in and train with us or even just to watch. We will be meeting up outside ...

Tuesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Tuesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
New Year's Eve at San Jose's 2024 "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

New Year’s Eve Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Tuesday, December 31 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
New Year's Eve Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

Wednesday, January 1

New Year’s (& Final) Day 2025 at San Jose’s “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, January 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
New Year's (& Final) Day 2025 at San Jose's "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

New Year’s Day Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Wednesday, January 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
New Year's Day Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

Friday, January 3

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, January 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

Saturday, January 4

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, January 5

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Monday, January 20

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for MLK Jr. Day 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for MLK Jr. Day 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

San Jose’s “Downtown Ice” Ice Skating (Final Day)
Monday, January 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
San Jose's "Downtown Ice" Ice Skating (Final Day)

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

Saturday, February 1

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2024)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, February 2

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Friday, February 7

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, February 7 – 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, March 1

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, March 2

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Friday, March 7

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, March 7 – 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, April 5

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, April 6

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Saturday, April 19

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

Saturday, May 3

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly