Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick: Break Stuff: Nothing But Glass Package | $100 | It’s demo day. Parenting is hard — let them blow off a little steam by breaking 50 glass items in 30 minutes at the stress relief demolition center.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Local pick: Good Time Bar Wine Club Membership | $60 per month | Gift them two bottles of wine monthly — one red + one white — plus priority access to special and limited wines, and 10% off bottles.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Fellow parents, this one’s for you. With long summer days on the horizon, we’ve created a guide of more than 20 kid-friendly activities around the San Jose area to keep your little ones busy. You can do this.
Educational activities
The Tech Interactive | Little scientists and young engineers will love the exhibits that teach them about cyber sleuthing, gravity + robots. Kids will remember creating their own virtual roller coaster at The Innovator.
Splash around
CaliBunga | The former Raging Waters site has gotten a splashy rebrand, and it’ll reopen for its second season on Saturday, June 14. Kids will have lots of fun at the interactive Pirate’s Cove playground or catching some surf at the Wave Pool. Thrill-seeking older kids 36 inches or taller will remember the twisting tube ride + plunge at the Barracuda Blaster.
“Sweet Charity” | Through Sunday, June 29 | Times vary | San Jose Stage | $17+ | This Tony Award-winning musical based on a Neil Simon book explores the turbulent love life of a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in NYC.
Friday, June 6
Jet Martinez Solo Show | Friday, June 6-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana | Free | This Oakland-based artist is known for blending the traditions of Mexican folk art with contemporary aesthetics; this exhibit examines the passage of time.
SubZERO Festival | Friday, June 6-Saturday, June 7 | Times vary | SoFa District | Free | This big 2025 event shines the spotlight on SJ’s indie artists with live performances, vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden on South First Street.
Saturday, June 7
Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show | 9 a.m. | East Campbell Avenue | Free | Gearheads, this one’s for you: Check out all kinds of sweet rides while listening to live music and cruising local shops + restaurants.
San Jose Super Toy Comic & Collectible Show | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | $5+ | Explore a diverse range of toys, comics, and collectibles alongside fellow pop culture fans.
2025 San Jose Tea Festival | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | $8+ | Savor teas from around the world, watch beautiful tea ceremonies, and engage in workshops led by masters who know how to get that perfect brew.
Portland Thorns vs. Bay FC | 4:30 p.m. | PayPal Park | $17+ | Tonight’s match will include a Pride celebration and free bandanas while supplies last.
Whiskey in the Park 2025 | 5-8 p.m. | History San José | $109 | Learn about whiskey while tasting sips from more than 100 brands, paired with savory bites + sweet treats.
Sunday, June 8
Viva CalleSJ | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alum Rock Village | Free | The pedestrian-friendly, open streets program returns with a community bike ride to several activity hubs featuring live performances, local food trucks + resources.
Wednesday, June 11
Dragonfly + Damselfly Seasonal Walk | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saratoga or Sunnyvale | Free | Adults ages 50+ can join this flat, leisurely, two-mile walk along the shoreline and learn about the summer migration patterns of these flying insects.
San Jose will hold its budget meeting on Monday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers and locals are invited to join the public comment session. The budget will shape SJ’s future and determine how resources are invested over the coming year. Use your voice.
Outdoors
The Bay Area Ridge Trail debuted 14 new scenic miles along SJ’s southern edges for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. The area — open from sunrise to sunset — spans from the Rancho San Vicente trailhead at Calero County Park to the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve. (The Mercury News)
Development
City planners gave final approval for Super Micro Computer to build the first phase of a sprawling tech campus at the former site of Fry’s Electronics on East Brokaw Road. The initial structure will include a three-story warehouse + manufacturing building. Eventually, the campus will span 333,400 sqft. (Government Technology)
Biz
Seven businesses headquartered in San Jose made this year’s Fortune 500 list. The highest local standings were Cisco Systems at No. 83, PayPal at No. 137, and Adobe at No. 201 on this ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue. Ka-ching.
Eat
After a major redesign, Palo Alto’s Telefèric Barcelona restaurant reopened last weekend with a fresh look and a menu of Spanish pintxos, paellas, wine, and more. It’s open Monday-Friday beginning at 11:30 a.m. and weekends beginning at 11 a.m.
Sports
Teal Town, indeed. Part of downtown SJ — the corner of West St. John Street + North Alameda Boulevard — was recently renamed “Sharks Way” in honor of the San Jose Sharks. City leaders and the team hope the change creates a welcoming path for fans and helps boost the economy. (San Jose Spotlight)
Closed
We’ll miss you, Park Station Hashery. After nine years in business, the beloved Rose Garden restaurant is now closed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The eatery was beloved for its weekend brunch offerings, including Pan Keki Japanese sweet pancakes, its spacious patio, and its cool neighborhood vibes.
Traffic
The city released an extended summary for the Connect North San Jose Draft Plan, and public comments are being accepted via email through Sunday, June 29. The plan aims to improve sustainable transportation and make it safer for locals to get around through upgrades like new crosswalks + better transit corridors.
Plan Ahead
Here’s a goal for you — head to this free Community Countdown Soccer Village on Saturday, June 14 to celebrate one year until the FIFA World Cup comes to Santa Clara County. The event will feature player meet-and-greets, live music, food + games for all.
Arts
San Jose Public Library is running its Graphic Novel Making Contest through Wednesday, July 31. Creative San Joseans of all ages can submit their works for a chance to win prizes. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 13. Brush up on the details and go get ‘em.
Kids
San Jose will offer free meals to eligible children through the Summer Food Service Program. Kids ages 5-16 enrolled in Camp San Jose, F.I.T. Camp, and Teen Centers can grab lunch at Emma Prusch Farm Park, Mayfair Community Center, Welch Park, and more — get details on this summertime community resource.
Shop
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Silicon Valley Pride is hosting several events across the county over the next few weeks, including the Pride 5K on Saturday, June 21, at Hellyer County Park.
Local Pride celebrations will culminate with Unstoppable,the org’s big pride parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 30 + Sunday, Aug. 31. Held at Plaza de César Chávez Park, the event will feature headliner Snow Tha Product. Get your tickets.
This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Every dog has its day. Tomorrow, a pup named Piper — aka Tyler Tofurry, a nod to NHL star Tyler Toffoli — will represent the San Jose Sharks in the NHL’s Stanley Pup.
The cute competition features 32 adoptable dogs from shelters or rescue groups across the US showcasing their skills — think Puppy Bowl, but for hockey. Tyler Tofurry hails from Brandywine Valley SPCA. The 12-week-old mixed breed will be playing forward in the big game, which debuts at 2:30 p.m. on TruTV.
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