Give Thanks Festival 2026

Wed · Nov 25·Educational Park, Study Room, San Jose

Hands‑on computer assembly with donated lab PCs in Educational Park’s study room, where participants plug in components, disassemble to a motherboard, reassemble and troubleshoot, free for ages 10+.

Wed · Nov 25·King Library · San Jose

Explore 70 years of LGBTQ+ publications—from early Gay Pride flyers to AIDS-era newsletters and debates on marriage, employment, and military service—at King Library.

Wed · Nov 25·Santa Teresa, San Jose

Puzzle swapping at Santa Teresa, San Jose, with 350‑piece and larger puzzles, limited to three to five trades per week, ages 10 and up.

Wed · Nov 25·8:30 AM – 12 PM·Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Volunteer to weed invasive plants and prune for fire mitigation in Alum Rock Park, with tools, instruction, and required water, snacks, sunscreen, and long sleeves.

Sun · Oct 25·5 PM·Montgomery Theater, San Jose, CA

Mandar Bhide performs Ale Paak at Montgomery Theater in San Jose.

Wed · Nov 4·San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA

ServiceNow Developer Conference held at San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

Thu · Nov 5·7 PM·Montgomery Theater, San Jose

How to Train Your Dragon Jr. (Montgomery Theater, San Jose) — Musical adventure with score, ensemble portraying Hiccup and Toothless, part of CMT San Jose's Junior Talents program.