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Thursday, September 17, 2026

31 events across 9 South Bay cities search & filter on the Events tab →

  1. 9:00 AM

    Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve - Trail Maintenance: New Multi-use Trail

    Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve · Los Gatos Free

    Help re-naturalize trail-adjacent areas near the easy access trail at Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve.

  2. 10:00 AM

    Spectacular Seeds

    Picchetti Ranch Preserve · Cupertino Free

    Search for seeds and learn how they spread with docent naturalists at Picchetti Ranch Preserve.

  3. 10:30 AM

    Japanese Bookbinding Workshop

    Gamble Garden · Palo Alto

    Learn traditional Japanese bookbinding techniques and create your own bound book.

  4. 10:30 AM

    Citizenship Day: Naturalization Application Guidance

    Central Park Library - Redwood Room · Santa Clara

    Get help with N-400 applications and citizenship questions from legal volunteers at the Redwood Room.

  5. 11:00 AM

    Talk of the Town: Violinist Yehudi Menuhin

    New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) · Los Gatos

    Hear Robert Huguenor unpack violinist Yehudi Menuhin's ties to Los Gatos history at this free talk.

  6. 11:00 AM

    September Day Trip to SFMOMA

    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · Sunnyvale

    Tour SFMOMA's galleries of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Andy Warhol on this guided day trip for adults 50+.

  7. 11:00 AM

    Harvest Festival

    San Jose State University · San José Free

    Wander the garden for live DJ sets, henna and airbrush tattoos, sustainability activities, and free food.

  8. 11:30 AM

    Toddler Storytime

    Children's Discovery Museum · San José Kids

    Sit with your toddler for stories, songs, and interactive read-aloud time.

  9. 12:00 PM

    Introduction to Spss

    Online · San Jose State University Virtual Free

    Learn to navigate SPSS, build a data file, code variables, and screen your data in this hands-on workshop.

  10. 1:00 PM

    Raspberry Pi Setup workshop

    San José Free

    Set up a Raspberry Pi step by step at this hands-on library workshop.

  11. 2:00 PM

    Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good

    King Library · San José Free

    Drop into the AI Center to try new tools and experiment with tech projects alongside SJSU students and staff.

  12. 2:00 PM

    Making Connections: One Fold at a Time

    Student Services Center · San José Free

    Fold origami while meeting a Peer Educator and learning about tutoring and mentoring services on offer.

  13. 3:00 PM

    Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Introductions

    Online · San Jose State University Virtual Free

    Learn techniques for writing strong paper introductions at this SJSU Writing Center workshop.

  14. 4:00 PM

    Community Preservation Lab Scanning Service

    Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View Free

    Get help from library staff digitizing your personal photos and documents at the Community Preservation Lab.

  15. 4:00 PM

    Campus Reading Program September Events

    Various campus locations (please see image) · San José Free

    Join campus discussions kicking off around Isaac Asimov's I, Robot at various San Jose campus locations.

  16. 4:30 PM

    Swana Welcome

    San José Free

    Learn about SWANA community resources and taste cultural refreshments at this Mosaic welcome event.

  17. 5:00 PM

    Unicef Club's First General Meeting

    San José Free

    Meet fellow members and learn what Unicef Club is planning at its first general meeting.

  18. 5:30 PM

    Bootcamp in the River Park with GymParty

    Guadalupe River Park · San José Free

    Sweat through another GymParty bootcamp session outdoors along the Guadalupe River Park trails.

  19. 5:30 PM

    Tech Movie Nights: Screamers

    YUH · San José Free

    Watch Screamers and discuss robot themes tying into this year's campus read, I, Robot.

  20. 6:00 PM

    LGMSPD Community Police Academy

    Los Gatos

    Tour Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police facilities, run a simulated car stop, and try crime scene fingerprinting Thursday evening.

  21. 6:00 PM

    Stanford Field Hockey vs. No. 1 Northwestern

    Varsity Turf · Palo Alto

    Watch Stanford's undefeated field hockey team take on top-ranked Northwestern at Varsity Turf, with themed giveaways.

  22. 6:00 PM

    Fall Wine Walk

    Downtown Campbell · Campbell

    Taste wines from about 30 winemakers as you stroll through Downtown Campbell's shops.

  23. 6:30 PM

    Yoga in the River Park: Sunset Sessions with GymParty

    Guadalupe River Park · San José Free

    Stretch and flow through another sunset yoga session with GymParty in the river park.

  24. 7:00 PM

    Stanford Women's Soccer vs. Louisville

    Cagan Stadium · Palo Alto

    Watch Stanford women's soccer open ACC play against Louisville with a Hispanic Heritage halftime performance at Cagan Stadium.

  25. 7:00 PM

    Matt Mathews

    Center for the Performing Arts · San José

    Laugh along with comedian Matt Mathews as he mixes Southern storytelling with sharp wit.

  26. 7:00 PM

    Going to the Moon

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library · San José Free

    Hear Sally Ashton read from her new book Going to the Moon in conversation with Prof. Daniel Rivers.

  27. 7:00 PM

    Men's Soccer - San Jose State

    San Jose State University · San José

    Watch San Jose State's men's soccer team take on CSUN under the lights Thursday evening.

  28. 7:30 PM

    The Temptations & Four Tops

    The Mountain Winery · Saratoga

    Dance to Motown classics from two of the genre's defining vocal groups.

  29. 8:00 PM

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    San José Free

    Roll and drill with fellow members at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club's general practice.

  30. 9:00 PM

    Sigma Chi Toga Party

    San José Free

    Dress in a toga and party with the brothers of Sigma Chi and their guests.

  31. 9:00 PM

    Delta Sigma Phi - Toga

    San Jose State University · San José Free

    Dress in a toga and join Delta Sigma Phi's social gathering at SJSU.