Free things to do this weekend in and around San Jose

San Jose's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

- FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Bay Area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026 - See link for times

- The Spirit of ’76: Reflecting on America’s 250th - Los Altos History Museum - South San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA, USA, Friday, September 18, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 12 PM

- Free Trial Ballet Class - San Jose Dance Theatre - Junction Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, Friday, September 18, 2026 to Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Afternoon

- Cupertino Night Market - Cupertino Chamber of Commerce - 20455 Silverado Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States, Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm