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Saturday, October 31

“Cute Ridge” Halloween Market: Free Candy + Y2K Finds (San Jose)
Saturday, October 31 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Eastridge Mall
"Cute Ridge" Halloween Market: Free Candy + Y2K Finds (San Jose)
Cute🎃ridge Halloween Edition is a free Halloween market at Eastridge Mall featuring Y2K fashion, vintage finds, local makers, sweet treats, costumes, and trick-or-treating. Free candy will be distributed throughout the event, and families are invited to attend in costume. Original Event Description: _🎃💕 BOO! CUTE🎃RIDGE IS BACK! ...
San Jose’s “Micailhuitl” Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
Saturday, October 31 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | History Park
San Jose's "Micailhuitl" Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

The 22nd annual Micailhuitl Día de Muertos celebration takes place over two days at History Park in San Jose. San Jose’s longest-running Día de Muertos celebration features cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts and crafts, and food. Original Event Description: _Join us ...

Sunday, November 1

San Jose’s “Micailhuitl” Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)
Sunday, November 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | History Park
San Jose's "Micailhuitl" Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

The 22nd annual Micailhuitl Día de Muertos celebration takes place over two days at History Park in San Jose. San Jose’s longest-running Día de Muertos celebration features cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts and crafts, and food. Original Event Description: _Join us ...

Wednesday, November 4

Thursday, November 5

Arab Film Fest: 10 Days of Cinema + 40+ Film Screenings (Nov. 5-14)
Arab Film Fest: 10 Days of Cinema + 40+ Film Screenings (Nov. 5-14)

The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...

Friday, November 6

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Friday, November 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Connect with nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, a place for learning, explorationand building community located in a beautiful building right on the beach in Santa Cruz. Permanent exhibits include wildlife and habitat displays, artifacts and cultural exhibits of the Ohlone, a ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, November 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, November 7

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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

“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area
Saturday, November 7 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
"Healthy Parks Healthy People": Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area

Enjoy a free, monthly outdoor walk on the first Saturday of every month as part of the “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” program. First Saturday Programs are introductory walking/physical activity programs that occur on the first Saturday of each month throughout the Bay Area. Please note that ...Monthly

Free “San José Roots” Cultural Fest + Historic Home Tours
Saturday, November 7 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Pedro Square Market
Free "San José Roots" Cultural Fest + Historic Home Tours
History San José is honoring the cultural diversity of the region on November 7th at the San Pedro Square Market. San José Roots celebrates San José’s history, starting with its earliest periods to its present innovative spirit. The free program aims to provide a platform for ...

Sunday, November 8

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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

2026 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks
Sunday, November 8 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2026 North Taurids Meteor Shower Peaks

Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris associated with Comet Encke. The dust and debris hit Earth’s atmosphere at about 65,000 mph and burn up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and ...

Wednesday, November 11

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for Veterans Day 2026

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 ...

Sunday, November 15

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Sunday, November 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
| All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

Monday, November 16

2026 Leonids Meteor Shower
Monday, November 16 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2026 Leonids Meteor Shower
In 2026, the Leonids will be active from November 6 to November 30, 2026. This year, the peak is expected around November 17, 2026, with the best viewing after midnight through dawn. Leonids Active Period: November 6 – November 30, 2026 Peak: Around November 17, 2026 Best Viewing: After ...

Friday, November 20

San Jose Bike Party
Friday, November 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

Monday, November 23

“Supermoon” Night Over San Francisco 2026
Monday, November 23 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
"Supermoon" Night Over San Francisco 2026

Thanks to an optical illusion in the sky, the moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal in the San Francisco Bay Area in the night, during what astronomers call a “supermoon.” Because the sun is about 50,000 miles closer to the earth than at ...

Friday, December 4

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Friday, December 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Connect with nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, a place for learning, explorationand building community located in a beautiful building right on the beach in Santa Cruz. Permanent exhibits include wildlife and habitat displays, artifacts and cultural exhibits of the Ohlone, a ...Monthly

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, December 4 – 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, December 5

“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area
Saturday, December 5 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
"Healthy Parks Healthy People": Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area

Enjoy a free, monthly outdoor walk on the first Saturday of every month as part of the “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” program. First Saturday Programs are introductory walking/physical activity programs that occur on the first Saturday of each month throughout the Bay Area. Please note that ...Monthly

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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, December 6

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2026)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2026)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to six 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, December 13

Geminids Meteor Shower 2026 (How to Watch in San Francisco)
Sunday, December 13 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Geminids Meteor Shower 2026 (How to Watch in San Francisco)

The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor Shower, is visible from December 4 to December 17, 2026, and will peak on the night of December 13-14, 2026. The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year, producing up to 150 ...

Tuesday, December 15

$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)
Tuesday, December 15 – All Day | Cost: $35*
*$35 per month - Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees
| All Over the Bay Area
$35 for Locally-Run Independent Internet Service (SF + Bay Area)

Join thousands of Bay Area residents who’ve chosen Monkeybrains for fast internet, honest pricing, and friendly local support. Why choose Monkeybrains? Local Internet. Built Right. Fast Speeds | No contracts | No hidden fees RESIDENTIAL Home internet gets an upgrade. $35/MO Honest pricing Month-to-month No ...Monthly

Friday, December 18

San Jose Bike Party
Friday, December 18 – 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