Campbell United Methodist Church

San José Symphonic Choir opens its 102nd season with Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus, a dramatic oratorio inspired by the story of the Maccabean revolt.
Following the death of his father, Judas Maccabaeus takes up the fight to defend his people and restore their freedom. Handel traces the story from mourning and uncertainty through battle, victory, and ultimately, celebration.
First performed in London in 1747, Judas Maccabaeus became one of Handel’s most popular works, filled with memorable arias and magnificent choruses, including the beloved “See, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes!”
For this performance, San José Symphonic Choir is joined by the San Jose Baroque Orchestra and a wonderful lineup of returning soloists:
Brian Thorsett, tenor Christian Pursell, baritone Kayla Wilfong, soprano Gabriela Estephanie Solís, mezzo-soprano We invite you into this remarkable story of courage, triumph and hope, carried by Handel’s unmistakable music, building from quiet reflection to a glorious burst of celebration!

Local Event: Handel's Judas Maccabaeus

Santa Clara County

Campbell

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Handel's Judas Maccabaeus

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Dinkelspiel Auditorium

Get ready for an evening of music and Halloween fun with the <a href="https://orchestras.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stanford Symphony Orchestra</a> and <a href="https://windsymphony.stanford.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Stanford Wind Symphony</a>! Come dressed in your favorite costume and join the costume competition—the winner will be announced at the end of the concert.
The Stanford Symphony Orchestra, conducted by <a href="https://www.paulsphillips.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paul Phillips</a>and assistant conductor Sean Tan ’27, will perform the fanfare from 2001, selections from The Planets, and music from Star Wars and Star Trek.
The Stanford Wind Symphony, conducted by <a href="https://music.stanford.edu/people/giancarlo-aquilanti" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Giancarlo Aquilanti</a> and associate conductor Rachael Vega, will perform Carmen Fantasie, music from The Phantom of the Opera, and more.
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM 📍 Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
🎟️ Tickets: $32 general; $27 seniors and students; free for Stanford students. Prices include the $4 per-ticket online or phone fee. <a href="https://live.stanford.edu/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Get tickets</a>.
Presented by the Stanford Department of Music.
For more information, please contact <a href="https://music.stanford.edu/people/sunyoung-park" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SunYoung Park</a> at the Stanford Orchestral Studies Program.

Local Event: Stanford Orchestras, Halloween Concert

Stanford Orchestras, Halloween Concert

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The Tech Interactive

Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Looking for a safe, not-too-scary way to introduce your little one to trick-or-treating? <a href="https://www.thetech.org/techortreat" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive</a> is a playful first Halloween adventure designed with curious kids and their families in mind.
Put on your costume and bring your curiosity to Tech or Treat, a playful Halloween celebration at The Tech Interactive in downtown San Jose. On Saturday, Oct. 31, explore The Tech while stopping at trick-or-treat stations, striking a pose at festive photo ops, and discovering hands-on activities with a delightfully spooky twist. It’s a welcoming Halloween adventure that’s especially great for first-time trick-or-treaters.
What to Expect:
Follow the Halloween fun throughout The Tech with trick-or-treat stations, festive decor and photo ops, and a Skeleton Linkages activity that brings tinkering into the celebration. Want even more Halloween fun? Add a Spooky Slime Workshop or catch a laser show in the Dome Theater.
Laser showtimes include Halloween Spooktacular at 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. and the new Stranger Things laser show at 6 p.m. Members receive discounts on workshops and laser shows, plus access to an exclusive Static Electricity Ghosts member workshop and a free Domi Halloween sticker.
Event Details
Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. Tickets are $38 for adults and $28 for children, older adults, and students. General admission is free for members. Workshops and laser shows are add-ons.
Your Ticket Supports STEAM Education When you celebrate Halloween at The Tech, you’re doing more than having a frightfully fun day. You’re supporting a nonprofit that inspires the next generation of innovators. Proceeds support hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education, equity-focused programming, and low-cost field trips for local schools.
Parking is Easy Receive $5 parking validation when you park at the Convention Center Garage or 2nd &amp; San Carlos Garage and present your same-day ticket at Visitor Services. (Excludes City-designated Special Event days.)
Come in costume, bring your curiosity, and discover what happens when Halloween gets a Tech twist.

Local Event: Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive in Downtown San Jose

Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive in...

Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive Saturday, October 31 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Tech or Treat at The Tech Interactive in Downtown San Jose

# Come for the slime, stay for the treats! Stir up some spooky science at The Tech Interactive's Spooky Slime Workshop, happening during our [Tech-or-Treat](<a href="https://www.thetech.org/techortreat)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thetech.org/techortreat)</a> Halloween celebration! Unleash your inner mad scientist as you mix up your own delightfully ghoulish slime and discover the cool chemistry that makes it stretch, squish, and ooze. It's hands-on, wonderfully messy, and just the right amount of spooky. Best of all? You get all the slimy fun without the cleanup at home! After the workshop, keep the Halloween fun going with Tech-or-Treat festivities throughout The Tech. Come for the slime, stay for the treats, and make a whole day of spooky science and discovery! ## What to Expect \- Make your own spooky slime: Mix ingredients and experiment with textures to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween concoction. \- Discover the science behind the slime: Find out what makes slime stretchy, squishy, and so much fun to play with. \- Get creative: Explore ghoulish possibilities as you bring your slime creation to life. Keep the Halloween fun going: Enjoy the festive activities and treats at Tech-or-Treat. ### Workshop Details Date: Saturday, Oct. 31 Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113 Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. **Please note:** Spooky Slime Workshop tickets are sold separately from museum admission. Non-members must purchase *both* a [workshop ticket](<a href="https://tickets.thetech.org/events/20165610-56e0-8667-644d-3eca3350010b)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets.thetech.org/events/20165610-56e0-8667-644d-3eca3350010b)</a> and [general admission](<a href="https://tickets.thetech.org/events/f4a8a127-14ee-4150-ca58-24df1287e87c?session=6c495c18-eabb-428e-541c-c6c99e29b5c3)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets.thetech.org/events/f4a8a127-14ee-4150-ca58-24df1287e87c?session=6c495c18-eabb-428e-541c-c6c99e29b5c3)</a> to participate. Make sure to stick around for even more Halloween during Tech or Treat event. <a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/169377/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Halloween Spooky Slime Workshop at The Tech Interactive

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Halloween Spooky Slime Workshop at The Tech Interactive

College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
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Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

Cupertino High School

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to&nbsp;Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book Fair will be in San Ramon.
The Silicon Valley Book Fair is once again at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave., off Stevens Creek Blvd.
The East Bay Fair on Nov. 8 is at Pine Valley Middle School, 3000 Pine Valley Rd. in San Ramon off San Ramon Valley Blvd.
All-time favorite children’s books characters Elephant &amp; Piggie plus movie stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be on hand each day to meet and greet their fans of all ages at the Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair.
Storytelling with authors each day at the Book Fair is sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers and educational programs.
The Book Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking at each site.
The first 200 families daily will get a free book backpack compliments of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. 
Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
The East Bay Kids' Book Faar is at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon on Nov. 8.
Authors, booksellers and educational programs can secure an exhibitor space at the Book Fair. Visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>

Local Event: Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to...

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
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