Independence High School

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and creators. The weekend includes an all-ages blaster expo, immersive teen and adult games with live scoring, and both competitive and casual nerf battles.
This event only happens once a year! Don’t miss it! 
For more info and to sign up, visit Ragnarocktoberfest.com! 
Nonprofit, volunteer-run FoamWar, Inc., puts on an epic, 3-day Nerf event every year called Ragnarocktoberfest. This year it's the first weekend of October with a SPY v SPY theme at Independence High School in San Jose.
FREE! ALL AGES Friday afternoon/evening, (3pm - 8pm) is a blaster expo with vendors, mini games, and panels (including a rules briefing for Saturday's game and an opportunity to get your blaster checked and approved ahead of the weekend's games).
AGES 13+, $25 Saturday (10am - 9pm) is a long-form, team-based game where players on three competing teams aim at each other and also try to avoid the undead (players trying to tag and "turn" them) while playing mini games, solving puzzles, and going on missions.&nbsp;Because the rule set for The Stalking Dead is complicated, it is for ages 13+.&nbsp;
3-minute video explainer for The Stalking Dead game.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/45PAv9r4dZo
Sunday is a 5v5 King of the Hill elimination competition in the football stadium, 9am - 8pm, AGES 15+, team slots sold out, that's really fun to watch, and across campus is AGES 6+, $20, Superstock (9:45am - 4pm), a game for ages 6+ that is perfect for families, birthday parties, and groups. Play together or against each other in short games with the weekend's theme, SPY VS SPY. 
Costumes are encouraged! See the website for all the info you need plus an FAQ.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

Santa Clara County

San Jose

California

Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and...

History Park San Jose

Walk for Mental Health. Walk for Hope. Walk for Our Community.
NAMI Santa Clara County invites the community to come together for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at History Park in San Jose.
NAMIWalks is more than a walk. It is a day of connection, hope, and community action to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, and remind individuals and families affected by mental health conditions that they are not alone.
Mental health touches all of us—our families, friends, workplaces, schools, and communities. By walking together, we can help create a Santa Clara County where conversations about mental health are welcomed, people feel comfortable asking for help, and everyone has access to support when they need it.
NAMIWalks Silicon Valley is free and open to everyone. Individuals, families, friends, companies, schools, community organizations, and teams are all encouraged to participate. Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, in support of your own mental health journey, or simply because you believe mental health matters, we invite you to join us.
Funds raised through NAMIWalks help NAMI Santa Clara County continue providing free mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families throughout our community.
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NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026 Saturday, October 3, 2026 History Park, San Jose 635 Phelan Avenue San Jose, CA 95112
Come walk with us, bring your family and friends ,fur babies, form a team, or support someone who is walking.
Together, we can raise awareness. Together, we can reduce stigma. And together, we can build a community where no one has to face a mental health challenge alone.Register for free here <a href="https://www.namiwalks.org/siliconvalley" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">namiwalks.org/siliconvalley</a>
Join NAMI Santa Clara County on October 3 and walk with us for mental health for all.

Local Event: Namiwalks Silicon Valley

Namiwalks Silicon Valley

Walk for Mental Health. Walk for Hope. Walk for Our Community.
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Three Little Pigs BBQ is bringing authentic Chicago-style BBQ to two Tri-Valley communities this Saturday, October 3.
The day starts in Dublin at the Alameda County Farm Bureau Farmers Market, where Three Little Pigs will be serving from 9 AM to 1 PM near HomeGoods on Dublin Boulevard.
Later in Livermore, find the Pigs at Taste of Africa, a community celebration of food and culture at Bankhead Theater Plaza. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM at 2400 First Street.
Whether you’re starting your Saturday at the farmers market or spending the afternoon in downtown Livermore, stop by for a taste of Chicago-style BBQ.
Saturday, October 3
Dublin Alameda County Farm Bureau Farmers Market 9 AM–1 PM
Livermore Taste of Africa 10 AM–6 PM
See you this Saturday!

Local Event: Three Little Pigs BBQ is hitting two Tri-Valley stops this Saturday.

Alameda County

Dublin

Three Little Pigs BBQ is hitting two Tri-Valley...

Three Little Pigs BBQ is bringing authentic Chicago-style BBQ to two Tri-Valley communities this Saturday, October 3.
The day...

Three Little Pigs BBQ is hitting two Tri-Valley stops this Saturday.

Los Altos Community Center

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers! Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art, fashion, home decor items, jewelry, toys, gifts, holiday items and pet accessories. All artisan items will be crafted from the 70+ tons of textiles and other discarded designer materials the non-profit FabMo diverts from Bay Area landfills each year. Sunday, October 4, 11am-4pm at the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue. In addition to the artisanal wares, a curated collection of vintage linens and other curios will be sold, along with $5 Mystery Gift Boxes containing a variety of small but unique handmade items. Proceeds from the above will go to support FabMo’s mission to inspire creative reuse.

Local Event: FabMo Artisans Market

Los Altos

FabMo Artisans Market

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers!  Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art,...

Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

From the first arrivals to the Americas in the&nbsp;16th century to the great migrations of the&nbsp;19th and 20th, immigrants arrived&nbsp;on our shores in the millions.&nbsp;Where did they go?&nbsp;How did they fare?&nbsp;Led by Dr. William H. Fredlund, this 30-week class (3 quarters) offers an engaging look at our American story and can be attended in person or via live interactive simulcast for $350 per household per each of the three quarters. Enroll at store.westernciv.com or call 408-864-4060 (M-F, 10-5).

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Cupertino

Coming to America

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San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties

A showcase of environmentally-friendly homes in San Mateo and Santa Clara County renovated with sustainability in mind.
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Acterra is proud to present the 2026 Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour! This is a free, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. On Saturday, October 10th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, explore homes throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo County, ranging from new construction to those transitioning away from gas. Gain valuable insights from tour hosts on appliance selection, contractor decisions, installation processes, tax credits, and incentives, making your transition to electric living informed and cost-effective.
Attendees will have the chance to see firsthand a wide variety of electric appliances and environmentally-conscious home upgrades, including energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, rainwater catchments, compost bins, electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, battery storage systems, and more. Attendees will also be able to engage with tour hosts to learn about their choices, including financial considerations, rebate programs, contractors, and appliance models.
The free Tour is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors. 
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Este verano, Acterra se enorgullece de presentar el Peninsula y South Bay Green@Home Tours 2026. Este evento gratuito, impulsado por la comunidad, invita al público a explorar viviendas electrificadas innovadoras. El sábado 10 de octubre, de 11 AM a 3 PM, explore viviendas en los condados de San Mateo y Santa Clara, desde nuevas construcciones hasta aquellas que están dejando de usar gas. Obtenga valiosa información de los guías sobre la selección de electrodomésticos, las decisiones de los contratistas, los procesos de instalación e incentivos y créditos, para que su transición a una vida eléctrica sea informada y asequible.
Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de ver de primera mano una amplia variedad de electrodomésticos y mejoras ecológicas para el hogar, como bombas de calor de bajo consumo para calefacción y refrigeración, calentadores de agua con bomba de calor, placas de inducción, sistemas de recolección de agua de lluvia, composteras, vehículos eléctricos (VE), paneles solares, sistemas de almacenamiento de baterías y más. Los asistentes también podrán interactuar con los guías del tour para conocer sus opciones, incluyendo consideraciones financieras, programas de reembolso, contratistas y modelos de electrodomésticos.
El tour gratuito es posible gracias a la generosidad de nuestros patrocinadores.

Local Event: Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

Palo Alto

Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
<a href="https://www.santacruzfilmfestivals.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">santacruzfilmfestivals.org</a>
Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIER &nbsp;Spend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
Thank you to our Luminary Sponsors: The Dream Inn and Bella Babot + Richard Baer

Local Event: Santa Cruz Film Festival 

Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Film Festival 

🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
santacruzfilmfestivals.org
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Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery

Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery provides specialized root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment, and microsurgical care in Sunnyvale, California. Led by Dr. Kung, our practice focuses on precise diagnosis, advanced imaging, microscope-guided treatment, and thoughtful care for patients with tooth pain, dental infections, and complex endodontic needs. We work closely with referring dentists throughout the South Bay and strive to provide clear communication, efficient scheduling, and high-quality specialty care in a calm, professional setting.

Santa Clara

Sunnyvale

Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery provides specialized root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment, and microsurgical care in Sunnyvale,...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

Bay Area

Campbell

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