San Jose Downtown Association

San Jose Downtown Association We make downtown San Jose a better place for business, residents and visitors through events, advocacy and more. Learn more about us at www.sjdowntown.com

🎃 Halloween has taken over DTSJ’s bar scene! From haunted mansions to horror movie pop-ups, downtown is getting into the...
10/10/2026

🎃 Halloween has taken over DTSJ’s bar scene! From haunted mansions to horror movie pop-ups, downtown is getting into the spooky spirit.

Check out these Halloween experiences happening around downtown this October:

A Nightmare on 2nd Street

�Horror movie-inspired decor, creepy cocktails, and arcade thrills.

Dearly Departed
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Step into a vampire lair with theatrical cocktails and spooky vibes.�

The Haunting
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Step inside a haunted Victorian mansion with eerie decor and specialty cocktails.�

Ghostbusters
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A Ghostbusters-inspired takeover with supernatural decor and themed drinks.�

Terrifier Takeover
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A horror-inspired experience for those who like their Halloween extra creepy.�

Leprechaun Pop-Up
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A playful Irish twist on spooky season.

And there’s more to come! Join The Ritz for Fright Night on October 31, and discover more spooky fun on SJDowntown.com�


10/09/2026

Come join us next week at Hotel De Anza for October’s Downtown Happy Hour and connect with fellow San Jose professionals, catch up with familiar faces, and meet our special guest, Vice Mayor Pam Foley.

Presented by the San Jose Downtown Association, Rotary Club of San Jose, Team San Jose, and San Jose Chamber of Commerce, this monthly gathering brings people together to support downtown businesses and strengthen our community.

📅 Thursday, October 15�🕔 5:00–6:30 p.m.�
📍 Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St.
Bring a colleague or a friend and join the conversation!�
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002243125086






10/06/2026

A downtown San Jose favorite is back! 🍕✂️ Congratulations to Grande Pizzeria on their grand reopening and ribbon cutting!

After seven years, Grande Pizzeria is welcoming customers back for pizza, pasta, and Italian-American favorites near . For longtime customers and Spartans who remember meals here with friends, the reopening is a chance to revisit a familiar spot. For those who haven’t been, it’s time to pull up a chair and give it a try!

Welcome back to the neighborhood, Grande Pizzeria!





10/04/2026

More room for art in downtown San Jose! ✂️🎨 Congratulations to Local Color on the ribbon cutting for their Big Arts Building at 255 W. Julian Street!

The space brings together artist studios, creative workshops, a rotating Mural Gallery, and the Creative Outlet reuse shop, giving local artists room to work and the community more opportunities to make and experience art.

Spaces like this help keep artists working in San Jose and bring more people downtown to explore, learn, and connect. Congratulations to the Local Color team and everyone who helped make Big Arts happen!

Explore the space and upcoming events like their infamous 31 Skulls auction at localcolorsj.org

Local Color San Jose
Mayor Matt Mahan
Councilmember Anthony Tordillos

International Coffee Day is TOMORROW, and downtown San Jose is ready for you!With so many to pick from, it’s hard to dec...
10/01/2026

International Coffee Day is TOMORROW, and downtown San Jose is ready for you!

With so many to pick from, it’s hard to decide!
.coffee .ink_sj and more!

Swipe through for your next caffeine stop, then spill the beans: What’s your go-to DTSJ coffee spot?

09/30/2026

A new home for a local favorite! 🌿 Congratulations to The Plant Sitter on the grand opening of its new location at 605 South First Street!

The Plant Sitter started in East San Jose. Its latest move *plants* 😉 this local business on South First Street, with rare and uncommon houseplants, stylish pots, and accessories to browse.

Stop by and bring a little greenery home! 🪴

📍605 South First Street, San Jose

09/27/2026

If you’ve spent time along the Guadalupe River Trail, you may have met Mr. Jesse Velo! He’s one of Groundwerx’s longest-serving team members, and his work has made a real difference in caring for the trail.⁠
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At this time of the year, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of wildlife, plus a gently rushing river along the edge of the trail.⁠
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Learn more about the program at Groundwerx.com⁠
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This project is funded by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Standard Grant Program.⁠


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**Giveaway Closed**The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is coming back to Downtown San Jose, October 3-4!Runners of all skill leve...
09/25/2026

**Giveaway Closed**

The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is coming back to Downtown San Jose, October 3-4!

Runners of all skill levels can enjoy the fun, and we want you to be a part of it.

Enter to win TWO FREE ENTRIES TO ANY RACE DISTANCE!

HOW TO ENTER⁠
• Follow
• Tag your friends in the comments to join the race with⁠
• One tag per comment⁠
• One comment = one entry⁠
• Unlimited entries allowed!⁠
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👉️ Enter thru 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, September 27. Winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Tuesday, September 29 on the platform where they entered.⁠

This promotion is not affiliated with Meta.

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