4th Lowrider Art Showcase – Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM – 2 PM·Cultural Exchange Center · Saratoga

Japanese tea ceremony demonstration by Sensei John Larissou at the Cultural Exchange Center, teaching fundamental principles and offering hands‑on experience, ages 5 and up.

Sun · Nov 1·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Saratoga Library, Maple Room, Saratoga

Brennan Wenck-Reilly presents an introduction to mushrooms and safe foraging practices at Saratoga Library’s Maple Room, ages 18 and up.

Sun · Nov 1·2 PM·Saratoga High School courtyard, 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga

Student-built machines smash pumpkins for composting while over 40 maker, club, and robotics booths provide hands‑on science in the Saratoga High School courtyard, free, all ages.

Sun · Nov 1·Santana Row, San Jose

Santana Row hosts a Día de Los Muertos tribute with face painting, Catrina meet‑and‑greets, mariachi performances, crafts and a cultural pop‑up market, free.

Fri · Nov 6·9 AM – 6 PM·Sacred Heart Parish, 13716 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA

Local artisans display handmade goods, food stalls, and a Saturday morning Santa visit at Sacred Heart Parish for all ages.

Sun · Nov 1·3 PM – 8 PM·SCU Palm Drive · Santa Clara

Campus walk features department altars, performances, music, crafts, food trucks, and a Catrina/Catrin costume contest at Santa Clara University’s Palm Drive.

Fri · Oct 23·7:30 PM – 11:30 PM·Villa Montalvo (Saratoga)

Kalani Pe’a performs an intimate evening at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga.

Sun · Oct 25·11 AM – 3 PM·Villa Montalvo (Saratoga)

Goblins in the Garden at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga.

Wed · Oct 28·10 AM – 2 PM·Villa Montalvo (Saratoga)

Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga.

Wed · Nov 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Villa Montalvo (Saratoga)

Mosaic America at Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, for ages 5–13.