Did you even visit San Jose if you didn’t hop on the Brew Bike? | Photo by Adrien Le Biavant
Do you like playing tour guide in your own town? Great — stick around until the end of this piece to share your expertise.
If you’d rather leave the fun fact-sharing and finger-pointing to the pros, we’ve got you covered with five tours around San Jose. This list is great for new residents, visiting friends, or longtime locals who want to dive deep into the great 408.
Go in style
San Jose Brew Bike | $50 | 2 hours | The perfect way to drink up San Jose’s nightlife. 🍺
Silicon Segway | $90 | 2 hours | Roll through Downtown’s history + tech culture, and Guadalupe River’s wildlife.
History Park Walking Tour | Prices vary | 1 hour | Take a step back in time with insights on historic architecture + notable San Joseans.
Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown | Free | 1 hour; three tour options | This augmented reality experience shows this neighborhood’s diverse past on top of its present day streets. 📱
For the adventurer
Operation City Quest | $20+ | 2 hours | Find clues to solve riddles in this scavenger hunt around town.
Mount Hamilton Walking Tour | Free | Time varies | Reach for the stars in this tour around Lick Observatory + get rewarded with some of the best views in the valley. ⛰️
Did you know that 62% of our readers have lived in San Jose for 20+ years? You probably know SJ as well as — or better than — we do. So, tell us how you play tour guide.
Karaoke Nights | Monday, Nov. 7 | 9 p.m. | O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | Sing your favorite tunes with friends at this weekly karaoke night.
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Voting Day Party | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 12-8 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | Free | Join Si Se Puede Collective at the MHP voting center for voter education, music, and free food.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Discover with NuMu: Muwekma Ohlone | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 9 a.m. | New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos | Free | Youth ages 8-12 can learn about our region’s first people in this new exhibit.
Jeff Beck: Live In Concert | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $65-$95 | Rock out with this celebrated guitarist.
Shrek, the Musical | Thursday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose | $20 | Frightful becomes delightful in this Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure.
Friday, Nov. 11
Art 101: Glass | Friday, Nov. 11 | 4 a.m. | Bay Area Glass Institute, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose | $45-$50 | Create your own glass masterpiece inspired by nature + history.
Veterans Day Parade 2022 | Friday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown San Jose, Santa Clara St. + Highway 87, San Jose | Free | Show your support for the troops.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Open Air Artisan Faire Makers Market | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Santana Row, 377 Santana Row, San Jose | Free | 60+ local artisans share wares ranging from jewelry to CBD products.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Make your voice heard. Out of 289 commissioners in 25 active commissions, San Jose currently has 59 vacant seatslooking to be filled. The San Jose Neighborhood Commission is the most under-staffed, with 16 vacancies. See how you can get involved in city decisions by reviewing the city’s portal for open commission seats. 🏛️ (San José Spotlight)
Arts
Opera San Jose will kick off its new production of “Cinderella” this Saturday, Nov. 12 until Sat., Nov. 24 — with 17-year-old prodigy Alma Deutscher making her world debut conducting a new version of the opera that she began writing at eight years old. 🎼 (NBC Bay Area)
Scoot over Bird, enter: Veo. The Santa Monica-based vendor will soon deploy 300 e-scooters in the streets of Santa Clara — and is offering riders a $5 credit to be redeemed until the end of this month. Sound familiar? We noticed some Veo scooters already around San Jose. 🛴 (The Mercury News)
Regional
What’s ‘crow'-ing on? Santa Cruz residents have reported an increasing amount of crows in massive flocks during their breeding season (between August + February). The non-native birds’ population has skyrocketed in the last 30 years, and could be the result of trash, open containers, and bird feeders inviting them in. 🪶 (The Mercury News)
Travel
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Real Estate
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As locals, we know that while San Jose doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves, it is a really special place.
The holiday season is always a great time to reflect on the things we’re grateful for, and that’s why we’re asking you: “What about San Jose are you grateful for?”
It could be your favorite independent business, your local park, your childhood neighborhood, or our huge cultural diversity — whatever warms your heart when you think of the great 408. ❤️
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