There’s no short of fresh produce and food at the Rose Garden Farmers’ Market. | Photo via @rosegardenfarmersmarket
It’s easy to eat farm-to-fork in San Jose, because our farmers markets are simply un-beet-able. We’ve rounded up 13 farmers markets in the San Jose area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Saratoga Nights | Historic Saratoga Village | Free | This monthly community event features live music under the stars, wine + beer tents, and a chance to support Saratoga’s small businesses.
Friday, July 4
Red, White & Blue Fourth of July Parade + Festival | 9:45 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Alameda | Free | Watch a lineup of classic cars, bands, local dance groups, and community organizations wind along The Alameda; the festival starts at 11 a.m. near Shasta Avenue.
Star-Spangled Nights | Friday, July 4-Saturday, July 5 | 9:40 p.m. | California’s Great America, Santa Clara | $57+ | Stay for fireworks after a day at the theme park; splurge on an all-you-can-eat BBQ feast in the Pavilion on the Fourth, with a prime view of the fireworks.
Saturday, July 5
New York Red Bulls vs. San Jose Earthquakes | 7:30 p.m. | PayPal Park | $25+ | There’s a lot going on at tonight’s game: a pregame performance by pop rockers Redshift7, a tribute to local first responders, and a celebration of Independence Day weekend.
In Search of Haydn | Sunday, July 6 + Wednesday, July 9 | Times vary | 3 Below Theaters and Lounge | $18 | Unravel the life of Franz Joseph Haydn — aka the “father of the symphony” — through his letters and music.
Tuesday, July 8
Kindness Rock Painting Event | 3 p.m. | Campbell Community Center | Free | Paint uplifting messages and pretty designs on rocks that will be added to the Koastrong Kindness Rock Garden at Edith Morley Park.
The Weeknd | Tuesday, July 8-Wednesday, July 9 | 7 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | $158+ | The “Blinding Lights” hitmaker performs the “After Hours ‘Til Dawn Tour” with Playboi Carti and Mike Dean.
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Tuesday, July 8-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $69+ | Pop the champagne — the 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical brings its world of splendor, romance, glitz, glory, and excess to the San Jose stage.
The Lakeside Community development firm unveiled its latest plans for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course, which includes 2,000 new single-family + mixed-use homes. The plan also features a community center, park spaces, a stage for live performances, and a central square lined with cafes, restaurants, and retail. (The Mercury News)
Open
Hapa’s Brewing Company recently debuted an 8,000-sqft beer garden in SJ’s new Creekside District south of SAP Center. The area between Barack Obama Boulevard + South Montgomery Street is now also home to an “art corridor” featuring installations by local artists meant to connect the community. (The Mercury News)
Drink
In the mood for matcha? A specialty Japanese tea shop called Maruwu Seicha is now open at San Pedro Square Market. We hear the lattes, soft serve, and teas are top-notch — check out the drink menu.
Biz
Costco Wholesale bought a 84,200-sqft office building on Automation Parkway across the street from its Costco store to fuel expansion. The company wants to build a new Costco gas station on the site with 25 new dispensers. The store’s existing gas station would be replaced with 318 additional parking spaces. (SiliconValley.com)
Civic
In case you missed it — Anthony Tordillos declared victory in the District 3 runoff election and Gabby Chavez-Lopez conceded the race. Check out the latest breakdown of election results from the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.
Sports
Fin City, represent. The San Jose Sharks’ 2025 NHL Draft haul has fans fired up. Big scores include Michael Misa, Joshua Ravensbergen, Cole McKinney, and Haoxi “Simon” Wang — who made history as the highest-drafted player born in China in NHL history. (The Athletic)
Concert
She heard you, San Jose. Due to fan demand,Kali Uchis added a stop in San Jose to her “The Sincerely, Tour.” The “Telepatía” singer will headline the SAP Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 — get tickets.
Real Estate
According to Realtor.com, median home prices in San Jose increased slightly in May to $1,298,000. The number of listings grew by 20.2% — there were 965 homes listed for sale in SJ, which is 67.2% more than the same time last year.
Eat
San Jose’s newest restaurants are poppin’. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, check out the July menu at Batch 22 in Los Gatos, a bakery specializing in “pudgy,” 6-ounce cookies. Pro tip: Order ahead because the treats tend to sell out quickly.
Try This
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Older Adults
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The San José Public Library (SJPL) received a $500,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York — one of only 11 public libraries in the US selected for the important funding.
The grant will help SJPL expand its ESL readiness programs to 2,000 additional teen + adult English language learners through a two-year initiative.
SJPL says 65,000+ San Jose residents speak English less than “very well.” These ESL programs are designed to improve English skills and job readiness, and “give our residents the transformational power to chart a new future for themselves and their families.”
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Hi, friends. We’re wishing you a safe + happy Fourth of July tomorrow. If you’re looking for more holiday events around the great 408, check out our events calendar. If you’re grilling at home or heading to a BBQ, we have a very, very important question for you…
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Let’s settle this once and for all. Is a hot dog a sandwich?
A. Sure, why not? B. No. What is wrong with you? C. No — it’s a taco. D. It’s something else
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