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Things to Do in San Jose for Thanksgiving 2026: Turkey Trot, Downtown Ice and Christmas in the Park
Things to Do in San Jose for Thanksgiving 2026: Turkey Trot, Downtown Ice and Christmas in the Park

From the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning to Christmas in the Park, Downtown Ice and San Jose Holiday Lights, here is a resident-level guide to Thanksgiving week in San Jose, with dates checked against official event pages.

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Things to Do in San Jose for Thanksgiving 2026: Turkey Trot, Downtown Ice and Christmas in the Park
Things to Do in San Jose for Thanksgiving 2026: Turkey Trot, Downtown Ice and Christmas in the Park

From the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning to Christmas in the Park, Downtown Ice and San Jose Holiday Lights, here is a resident-level guide to Thanksgiving week in San Jose, with dates checked against official event pages.

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Best Halloween Bars San Jose 2026: Bar Crawls, Pop-Up Bars & 21+ Costume Parties in the South Bay
Best Halloween Bars San Jose 2026: Bar Crawls, Pop-Up Bars & 21+ Costume Parties in the South Bay

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and I rounded up the best 21+ Halloween bars, pop-ups, bar crawls and costume parties in San Jose and the South Bay for Oct. 17-31, 2026, with verified dates, prices and age rules, plus tips for getting home safely.

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Silicon Valley Halloween Events 2026: Best Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat & Fall Fun
Silicon Valley Halloween Events 2026: Best Family-Friendly Trick-or-Treat & Fall Fun

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Santa Clara County is packed with kid-friendly fun. Here’s my date-by-date guide to the best family Halloween events in San Jose and the South Bay, from toddler trick-or-treats to big-kid festivals.

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San Jose Real Estate Market Report – September 2026
San Jose Real Estate Market Report – September 2026

Fall is here, and San Jose's housing market is steady and busy. The typical San Jose house sold for $1,568,888 in September, 367 homes sold, and condo prices rose 4.1%. Get the latest prices, sales, and days on market, plus what it means for you.

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Condo in San Jose? What the 10% Price Dip Means for First-Time Buyers (October 2026)

Condo prices in San Jose are down about 10.5% from a year ago, and inventory is up. For many first-time buyers, this is the best combination in years: lower prices, more choice and more negotiating power. This guide breaks down what the price dip means, what to check before you buy and how to make the numbers work.

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