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Winter events happening in and around San Jose, CA
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around San Jose, CA in this seasonal guide.
November 29, 2023 02:53 PM
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Alyson Chuyang
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Fall + Halloween events in San Jose
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around San Jose in this seasonal guide.
October 4, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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A brief guide to the 2023 San José Poetry Festival
Here’s your need-to-know information about the Poetry Center San Jose’s ninth annual San José Poetry Festival, being held Thursday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 10.
September 5, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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What San Jose seasonal fall events are you interested in?
Give us the scoop on what you want to hear about from us this coming season.
August 29, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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All the glitz and glam of Cinequest 2023
Get ready for an exciting lineup of films, Q+A panels, world premieres, and fun afterparties — all within the Silicon Valley.
August 10, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Get groovy at San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest 2023
See what’s in store during San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest 2023 that’s taking place Fri., Aug. 11-Sun., Aug. 13 at various stages around San Jose, CA.
August 4, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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41st Italian Family Festa returns to History Park
Get ready for all the delicious Italian fare, cooking demonstrations, grape-stomping, and sword fighting that will go down in History Park, Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
August 1, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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A guide to the 2023 Santa Clara County Fair
Here’s what you can expect at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from Wednesday, July 26. to Sunday, Aug. 6.
July 21, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Fifth annual 408 Day in San Jose, CA
We’re arguably San Jose, CA’s biggest fans — so of course we’re celebrating our city’s unofficial holiday.
April 4, 2023
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Alyson Chuyang
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Farmers markets in San Jose, CA
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 13 farmers markets around San Jose, CA.
May 6, 2022
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