San Jose Things to Do

Home to a variety of teams like the NHL San Jose Sharks, the WNBA Stealth and Arena Football's Sabercats, this large venue called HP Pavilion also hosts concerts by artists like Eric Clapton and Prince, trade shows and even the... more

This large ranch, located in the hills south of San Jose, is available for all sorts of events: company picnics, barbecues, graduation parties and several other types of events. There are several softball fields, horse shoe pit... more

The last lynching ever held in California took place in this park. Things are much quieter these days (not to mention law-abiding). Nowadays the place holds a few statues and a small clan of homeless persons, but during the sum... more

With a strong bold mission to educate the general public about glass artists and their work, this place offers several exhibits, lectures, classes and workshops. A variety of things go on here, including glass egg hunts on East... more

Here's where you come when you need to know all about San Jose's local history. The city is not just about bright lights and bustle; it's also California's oldest, and richest in terms of culture. The park consists of historica... more

The ICA is a non-profit, innovative visual arts space located in downtown San Jose. For more than 20 years, they have presented cutting edge exhibitions featuring emerging and mid-career artists and provided the public a chance... more

Mexican Heritage Plaza is the Mecca for Latino culture in the South Bay. An art gallery, spectacular gardens and a state-of-the-art theater, as well as meeting rooms and offices, are all here. Concerts and festivals take place... more

The heat of the African savanna and the pulse of the animal kingdom take over the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in the colorful, mystical and thrilling theatrical version of Disney's The Lion King. The Tony Award-win... more

Ayurveda is a 5000 year-old life management system from India to maximize health through herbal personal care, diet, massage and other natural treatments, exercise, art and environment. Other philosophies and alternative medici... more

Duldzin Dragpa, a Mahayana Buddhist Center provides a casual, amiable and tranquil environment in which to learn about Buddhism. Renowned Tibetan lama Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, founder and Spiritual Director of the Center, establis... more