Sunny Days. Spooky Nights.

From haunted happenings and colorful cultural celebrations to seasonal flavors that go beyond pumpkin spice, there's more than one way to experience the fall in San Jose.  

Looking for a scare? 

Brave two haunted attractions at The Bernal Scream at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds or step into Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House for an after-dark experience at San Jose's most legendary mansion. For a different kind of haunting, catch The Phantom of the Opera at the Center for Performing Arts October 7th-18th. 

Want to taste fall beyond pumpkin spice?

In San Jose, the flavors of the season reflect the cultures and communities that call the city home. Warm up with comforting dishes like yam porridge from FolaFela or camote and elote from Luna Mexican Kitchen or taste seasonal sweets like arroz dolce from Adega Pastelaria. From recipes tied to cultural celebrations to dishes made for cooler weather, discover a different way to taste fall in San Jose. 

Ready for a seasonal sip?

From Oktoberfest steins to Halloween cocktail pop-ups and creative seasonal sips, San Jose bars and breweries are getting into the spirit. Come thirsty and discover what the city is pouring this season.

Craving for a classic fall day?

Wander through hand-blown works of art at Santana Row’s Glass Pumpkin Festival, October 2nd–4th, head downtown for Pumpkins in the Park on October 10th for free pumpkins and live performances or create a pumpkin succulent work of art at Hayes Mansion's workshop on October 17th. 

Making it a family day?

Dress up for Santana Row’s Trick-or-Treat The Row on October 27th or Trick or Treat Along Lincoln Avenue on October 30th. For a more musical experience, get into the Halloween spirit with Symphonic Spooktacular at the California Theatre October 24th–25th.

Want to celebrate fall the San Jose way?

Teatro Visión brings Alebrijes: A Día de Muertos Tale to the Mexican Heritage Plaza in October, while Día de los Muertos celebrations across San Jose bring together food, art, music and traditions honoring loved ones and generations past.
 

Come for the scares. Stay for the flavors, performances, traditions and only-in-San-Jose experiences that make the season worth celebrating.