Fall Open House | 10 a.m. | South Bay Historical Railroad Society, Inc., Santa Clara | $5 | Choo, choo: Check out model trains, railroad artifacts, memorabilia, and tour the historic interlocking towers and restored rail car.
Community Day: Día de los Muertos | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Art | Free | Join local artists + organizations for a day of live entertainment, demos, and artmaking — museum admission is free all day, too.
Makers Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Town Center | Price of purchase | Shop locally made goods while enjoying jams from local musicians.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks | 7 p.m. | SAP Center at San Jose | $52+ | It’s giveaway night — score a SF Giants Mashup Shirsey that says “Sharks” on the front.
Sunday, Nov. 3
The Sun Messengers | 7-9 p.m. | Good Karma Fine Ales Food & HiFi | Free | Grab a drink while listening to smooth jazz.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Comedians and Empanadas | 6-8 p.m. | Casa Guzmania | Price of purchase | Grub on empanadas while sharing laughs with talented Bay Area comedians at this monthly event.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Joe Bonamassa | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic | $87+ | This world-renowned guitarist has had 27 No. 1 Billboard blues albums — more than any other artist in history.
Friday, Nov. 8
San Jose Water Lantern Festival | Friday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 10 | 3-7:30 p.m. | Almaden Lake Park | $35+ | Enjoy food trucks, live music, fun activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with feelings of love, hope, and happiness.
Cue the jock jams. SJ’s sports scene will heat up in 2026 with three marquee events coming to the region: The FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LX, and NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games. The city is looking for a “czar” to coordinate those high-profile events — $350,000 has been allocated for the 12-month executive position. (The Mercury News)
Civic
San Jose City Council made final approvals for the city to install 33 speed safety cameras in the spring of 2025 in areas prone to speeding and crashes. The devices will issue tickets starting at $100 to motorists traveling 16-25 mph over the speed limit. (KRON)
Development
Developers Westbank and Urban Community are proposing three housing high-rises in downtown’s SoFA district spanning First, Second, and East San Carlos streets. The towers would be 30 stories high and include 1,147 residential units, plus retail space and amenities like a gym. The plan is going through the city review process. (SiliconValley.com)
Open
Crumbl’s newest cookie shop is now open in Almaden at 5353 Almaden Expressway, Ste. N64. The franchise is run by the Amorim family, who also run two other SJ-area locations. Want to keep up with local food news? Read more on our website. (The Mercury News)
Traffic
San Jose’s Department of Transportation has received a $140,000 grant to benefit its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program through September 2025. The money will support bicycle and pedestrian safety activities, including Open Streets events, helmet distribution to kids in need, community bike rides + walking field trips for older locals.
Feel Good
Local nonprofit Operation: Care and Comfort recently partnered with Greater NorCal Postal Customer Councils and USPS to fill, pack, and ship 800+ care packages to deployed troops. The packages contain ornaments, stockings, and letters to make the holiday season a little brighter. Wanna help next time?Get involved. (ABC 7)
The Buy
Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
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🍳 The art of brunching
Who doesn’t love bottomless mimosas from Mo’s? | Photo by SJtoday staff
The crunch of leaves. The brisk autumn air. Pumpkin coffee cake and apple cinnamon pancakes. We’re soaking up all the fall vibes right now, and loving it.
What is your favorite autumnal brunch item? Here’s a roundup of local brunch spots that will warm your spirits and fill your bellies this season.
Weekday wonder
The Breakfast Club | Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | What we’re ordering: The chilaquiles with braised beef — oh, and don’t forget to add a morning cocktail.
Weekend must
K Cafe Patisserie & Tea House | Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pro tip: Check out the menu before you arrive; this cafe is counter service and the lines can get long.
Mimosas, mimosas, and more mimosas
Mo’s Breakfast & Burger Joint | Hours vary | What we’re ordering: The Nutella + bacon stuffed French toast — and the bottomless mimosas, of course.
For the fam
Bill’s Cafe | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Enjoy the homey atmosphere with large portions and freshly-squeezed orange juice. The mini breakfast dishes (or kids menu items) are perfect for hungry little ones.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
After a warm couple of months, this cooler weather feels so nice — perfect for a hike. Hit up one of our local trails or take a day trip to Santa Cruz to explore the 1.9-mile Roaring Camp Loop Trail at Redwoods State Park.
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