South Bay and Peninsula
Sept. 25
Lantern Festival: Celebrate the Harvest Moon with family and friends at this lantern festival featuring cultural performances, music and food. You can also decorate lanterns to share with the community and friends. 6 p.m., Milpitas Civic Center Plaza, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas. bit.ly/4xOFIgx
Silicon Valley Singles Conference: If you’re single and seeking meaningful relationships, community and spiritual growth, join this conference featuring faith-centered learning, engaging workshops, activities and more. The workshops will cover topics such as personal growth, emotional resilience and navigating life as a Mormon single. 10 a.m., 4977 San Felipe Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4Ab4sBb
Fridays at the Lake — a Levitt on Location Concert: Get ready for an evening of live music and family fun at Lake Cunningham. Enjoy music from the “Discos Resaca Collective,” one of the few women-fronted U.S. Cumbia groups with members hailing from Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Peru and America. Conjunto Trujillo will also perform a tribute concert to the late Selena. 6 p.m., Lake Cunningham Regional Park, 2305 S. White Road, San Jose. bit.ly/3T2y6YQ
Killers of Kill Tony: This stand-up show features diverse, talented comedians on stage. The current lineup includes David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips and Dedrick Flynn. Subject to change. 7 p.m., San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. bit.ly/4rasB6N
Brincos Dieras: Enjoy the performance of Brincos Dieras, a vibrant Mexican clown and comedian whose real name is Roberto Carlos Oliva Barajas. Known for his bold style, Barajas’ striking clown costume, makeup and sharp roast-style humor makes his performance unforgettable. 8 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. bit.ly/3UGCAF4
Sept. 26
Slam Jose: If you love basketball, then this festival is for you. Join in for a weekend of competition, hoops and community featuring food vendors, music and three-point shootout, knockout and free-throw contests and more. 9 a.m., The Plaza, Downtown San Jose, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. bit.ly/3SI1dk7
Willow Glen Fest: Enjoy this annual community festival featuring food, beer, wine and other refreshments, live bands, bounce houses, face painting and more. 11 a.m., Bank of America Lot, 1245 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4xYvNoQ
The Mid-Autumn Festival: Better known in Vietnamese as Tết Trung Thu, this festival is one of the most cherished cultural traditions Vietnamese families celebrate. Enjoy lanterns, music, performances, games, food and storytelling while celebrating the importance of community and family. 4 p.m., Grand Century Mall, 1111 Story Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4xmTohI
Sept. 27
“Shrek Jr.”: Once upon a time in a swamp far, far away, there lived an ogre named Shrek. Watch what happens when Shrek’s swamp is invaded by fairytale misfits and how Shrek also tries to win the heart of Fiona, the love of his life, along the way. Tickets start at $20. 11 a.m., Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. bit.ly/4AahbUP
Game Market West: Stroll through this biannual tabletop game market featuring more than 35 independent designers who show off and sell their newest tabletop games. 10 a.m., Guildehouse, 420 S 1st St., San Jose. bit.ly/3TtrCCo
Sept. 28
Craft Haus Presents Cross-stitch Notebook Cover: Create a custom cross-stitch notebook cover as a gift by picking your own design, stitching, coloring and creating a one-of-a-kind notebook. The cost starts at $44.52 and includes a notebook, cross-stitch materials and supplies, thread, patterns and design inspiration. 6:30 p.m., Out of the Barrel, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 560, Campbell. bit.ly/4xssaWZ
Circus Vargas: Wander into the world of mystery and mastery in this new and highly anticipated 2026 edition, “Masquerade!” Enjoy this ultimate circus celebration. 6:30 p.m., 925 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. https://bit.ly/4xYxRNC
Sept. 29
Daydreamer Watercolor Workshop: Learn how to paint sandy shores, rolling waves and more while exploring loose watercolor techniques that capture the different beauty of nature. Tickets start at $110. 6 p.m., L’Atelier Los Gatos, 59 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4gTzo1x
Storytime: Join this storytime session for kids up to 5 years old and learn how to sing, read and dance together. Build skills for school readiness and a future of loving books. 11 a.m., 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4xQeyG5
Sept. 30
Kids Knitting: If you have children younger than 7 and want them to pick up a new skill, sign them up for this knitting class, at which they can learn the basics to start a simple project. 3 p.m., Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4Akjjtp
Oct. 1
The Bernal Scream: In 2013, father-and-son duo Mike and Abel Barrera started The Bernal Scream in their backyard, but it has now become a Bay Area commercial haunted house. Get ready to be spooked and enjoy the activities. Tickets start at $35. 7:15 p.m., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds “Gate C”, 200 Old Tully Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4xuopR9
East Bay
Sept. 25
USS Haunted Hornet 2026: The USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum will host a full haunted attraction and exploration of the World War II aircraft carrier that has spent decades becoming one of the Bay Area’s most talked-about paranormal locations. 6:30 p.m., USS Hornet, 707 West Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. bit.ly/4yD6DMq
History Mystery “After-Hours” Tour: Do you think the USS Hornet is haunted? Come find out for yourself on this after-hours tour by visiting areas of the ship that are usually closed to the public, such as the combat information center, mess deck, message center and more. 7 p.m., USS Hornet, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. bit.ly/4yD35cT
Sept. 26
Painting Day on Fourth Street: If you love to paint and sketch, then join this free community event. Costumed models will be in the middle of Delaware Street, along with The Three Elements, a live jazz group, so bring your materials, sit and start to paint. 1 p.m., Fourth Street Shops, 1834 Fourth St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4xV7YOL
On the Waterfront — the Other Side of Berkeley: Enjoy this exhibit at the Berkeley Historical Society and Museum that tells the Berkeley shoreline’s story from prehistoric times to today. The exhibit opens with a sequence of aerial photos of the shore today, accompanied by maps and historic photos showing how the waterfront has changed since the 1850s. 1 p.m., Berkeley Historical Society, 1931 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4gU2PAw
Sept. 27
Legally Blonde — the Musical: If you loved the movie, then this musical directed by No’eau Kahalekulu will not disappoint. Based on the popular 2001 movie, it follows Elle Woods, a bubbly blonde sorority sister who appears to have the perfect life — until her boyfriend Warner dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Find out what she does to win him back. 2 p.m., The Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4cKcJCc
Regional Parks Botanic Garden Tours: Join knowledgeable docents for a free, guided tour of the botanical gardens. Explore the beauty and learn about the garden’s history and plants. No reservation is needed, but the tour is limited to 10 people per tour. 2 p.m., Visitor Center (meetup area), 1550 Wildcat Canyon Road, Berkeley. bit.ly/3UUfTx9
Sept. 28
Balkan Sundays: This weekend will feature an all-star lineup with Greg Jenkins on saxophone and clarinet, Dan Cantrell on accordion, Paul Marini on sousaphone and Marco Peris on tupan. Bring your instrument and join in the fun. There will also be a dance workshop at 7:30 p.m., Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4xQo6Rr
Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Learn about the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease and how to approach someone with memory loss with retired Dr. Anu Agarwal, who has more than 35 years of experience as a physician specializing in geriatrics and as a healthcare leader and consultant. 11 a.m., 2940 Benvenue Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4yGawAk
Sept. 29
Albany High School Choir: Enjoy an evening of live music featuring performances by talented students from the Albany High School Choir. This unique showcase features students performing rock, pop and indie classics in a coffeehouse-style setting. Ticket proceeds will benefit the school’s choir program. 6:30 p.m., Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4dfSQDc
Ala Costa Art Walk: Walk from Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library to the Ed Roberts Campus for a viewing of the Ala Costa x Ed Roberts Campus Community Mural to discuss and learn a thing or two about it. 10:30 a.m., Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library outside the Tool Library, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3Vu4fZY
In-Person Author Talk — Kristina Wong: Join author Kristina Wong as she talks about her book “Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism,” which teaches young readers how to love their bodies, fight for social justice and be proud of the history that’s made them who they are. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. 4:30 p.m., Stafford Room, Main Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda. bit.ly/4cETvhq
Sept. 30
Stu Allen & Reflections — a Grateful Dead Night: Enjoy Ashkenaz’s Grateful Dead Night featuring acclaimed guitarist-singer Stu Allen (of Phil Lesh & Friends, Melvin Seals & JGB and Ghosts of Electricity), together with a revolving cast of talented musicians playing from the Grateful Dead. Tickets start at $20. 7:30 p.m., Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. bit.ly/4raXp7J
Oct. 1
“Italianamerican” and “American Boy — a Profile of Steven Prince”: Enjoy these documentaries that focus on Martin Scorsese’s parents as they share about their immigrant experience and on his friend Steven Prince, a charismatic storyteller and actor who played the gun dealer in “Taxi Driver.” 7 p.m., Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2155 Center St., Berkeley. bit.ly/4yzyTiV
Musical Story Time @The Freight: Enjoy a special series of musical story times with The Story Time Band featuring live music, movement activities and read-aloud stories for children ages 2 through 7. 10:30 a.m., The Freight, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. bit.ly/3UWgpL0
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