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10+ of the top free things to do in San Jose
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in San Jose, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 28, 2025 06:41 PM
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Monica Garske
Two capybaras sitting in their habitat.
Culture
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomes two new capybaras
The capybara exhibit at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, CA is no longer empty.
October 26, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A flying car on its side soaring above forested mountains.
Airports and Transportation
Santa Clara startup unveils a new kind of flying car
Get you a car that can do both.
October 21, 2022
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Nicole Calande
A wide view of the PayPal Park soccer stadium, with a large tent on the pitch.
Food
Field to Table comes to San Jose, CA
A unique fine dining experience with local chef superstars comes to — PayPal Park?
October 5, 2022
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Nicole Calande
City Editor Alyson poses in front of her childhood home decorated with a large Mickey-shaped pumpkin.
Real Estate
Asked: Show us your Halloween-themed house in San Jose, CA
It’s spooky season — and we want to see the best Halloween-decorations on the block.
September 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A group of kids kneel down to look at a tarantula.
Travel and Outdoors
Tarantula mating season in San Jose, CA
Also known as the ‘Fall Crawl,’ you’ll be seeing more creepy crawlers in Santa Clara Valley.
September 28, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
A line of four e-scooters parked on the sidewalk near an intersection.
Airports and Transportation
New e-scooter launches in San Jose, CA
Meet the newest addition to a growing fleet of e-scooter shares.
September 19, 2022
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Nicole Calande
A group of bicyclists in festive + active attire.
Events
September’s Viva Calle event in San Jose, CA
We share some can’t-miss activities happening at San Jose’s Viva CalleSJ event on Sun., Sept. 18.
September 15, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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Travel and Outdoors
Dog parks around San Jose, California
September 9, 2022
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Trevor Peters
A sign that reads, 'Welcome to San Jose.'
City
Other places named San Jose around the world
Let’s travel to other states and countries around the world who bear the same name as us.
September 7, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
People paddleboarding in the water.
Travel and Outdoors
Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding destinations near San Jose, California
August 24, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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How to deal with parking tickets in San Jose
Resolving parking citations in the great 408 will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
February 21, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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Where to find adoptable pets around San Jose
Find local adoption sites, pets currently available, and information on adoption fees.
February 20, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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The unwritten rules of San Jose
Tell us you’re from San Jose without telling us you’re from San Jose.
February 19, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A display of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose.
History
Honoring Black history in San Jose
From public artworks to cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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February 16, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Streetview of a 6 story mixed-use residential and retail space on a sunny day, with cars parked along the street.
Development
February housing development updates for San Jose
From mixed-use spaces to affordable units for students and teachers, we’re rounding up new developments coming soon to the great 408.
February 15, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
Raging Waters' reflection in Lake Cunningham.
City
Raging Waters set to reopen as soon as summer 2024
San Jose City Council is set to approve new management for the recently defunct Raging Waters theme park in east San Jose.
February 15, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
Beneath a tree, an outdoor patio set, complete with fireplace and ottoman, overlooks the South Bay hills.
Travel and Outdoors
Unique places to stay in San Jose
From hideaway casitas to the Hayes Mansion, San Jose is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
February 14, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
A pink-hued picture of Santa Clara Street with graphics depicting each of the five love languages; hand-holding, a gift box, a chat bubble with a heart, a clock with a heart at the center, and hands holding a heart that is half-heart, half-Earth.
Culture
Expressing your love language in San Jose
We’re looking at how you can express the five love languages around the great 408.
February 13, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
At the Santana Row arch, two people clink red wine glasses.
Restaurants
Answered: What is the most romantic restaurant in San Jose?
We asked, you answered — these swoon-worthy restaurants are sure to spark something between you and your companion.
February 13, 2024
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Gregg Aronica