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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.
Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in the South Bay Area (2026 Guide)
The best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in the South Bay Area are Willow Glen in San Jose, Almond Grove in Los Gatos, and the Cambrian Park, Rose Garden and Almaden Valley areas of San Jose. Below is a ranked, local guide to where South Bay families actually go, what makes each area work, and how to plan your night, including this year's confirmed events.
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.
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.
Things to Do in San Jose This Weekend: Silicon Valley Events Oct 16-18, 2026
Planning your weekend in the South Bay? Here are the best things to do in San Jose and across Santa Clara County, Oct 16-18, 2026, from Campbell Oktoberfest and the Cupertino Diwali Festival to RUSH at SAP Center and the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.
25+ Best Fall Activities in the South Bay Area (2026 Guide)
Discover the best fall activities in the South Bay Area from Santa Clara Valley pumpkin patches to Los Gatos wine walks. Your complete 2026 guide to autumn in San Jose, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell & beyond.
Best Pumpkin Patches in the Bay Area
Fall is here! Here's my guide to the best pumpkin patches around the Bay Area in 2026, from San Francisco to San Jose to the coast with dates, hours, and everything you need to plan your trip.
Your Guide to the NorCal Renaissance Faire
Planning a trip from San Jose? Get 2026 NorCal Renaissance Faire dates, ticket prices, directions from the South Bay, and tips for first-time visitors.