Save the date for Community Day: Día de Los Muertos, a full day of live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and an eclectic mix of artmaking experiences. Join the San Jose Museum of Art as they collaborate with local artists, partners, and organizations for this truly intra-cultural and multigenerational event!
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San Jose International Short Film Festival (Cinemark CineArts Santana Row) — Showcasing over 150 world‑class short films celebrating its 18th year.
Tunnel of Terror at City Hall Plaza features live performances, spooky vibes, treats, local makers, lowriders, and a costume contest.
Live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and eclectic artmaking experiences fill San Jose Museum of Art’s Día de los Muertos Community Day, featuring an Open Space Authority booth.
Spooky paper creations hide among bookshelves at Biblioteca Latinoamericana, where participants grab clue cards, search the shelves, and claim prizes at the information desk, ages 5–18.
Rhythm on the River (Guadalupe River Park Conservancy) — Live music and community activities along the river between Santa Clara St. and Discovery Meadow.
Intimate wine‑paired dinner at Alamitos Vineyards featuring chef Matt Close’s autumn menu and handcrafted wines by George Troquato and Shaun Coleman.
Leprechaun Pop-up at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub transforms Downtown San Jose with a Halloween leprechaun‑themed takeover; follow the rainbow to San Pedro Square.
Symphony San Jose presents a Halloween concert of classical themes, conducted by Peter Jaffe with vocalist Bianca Orsi, featuring a costume contest, California Theatre, $35–$125, all ages.
World of Dumplings Food Festival at the Ferry Building offers dumplings from 25+ vendors, eating contests, cooking demos, beer garden, trivia, performances and music, free, all ages.
Spooktacular Halloween storytime with costume parade and trick‑or‑treating, plus stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities, at Cambrian 2nd Floor Picture Book Area, free for ages 5 and under.
Ghostbusters Pop-up (Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen, San Jose) — Bar transforms with Ghostbusters décor and specialty Halloween cocktails for paranormal fun.
MINIBOSS turns into a horror‑themed arcade bar with ’80s/’90s movie decor and coffin‑shaped cocktail menu served in spooky mugs and novelty glassware.
