San Jose Calendar
Free events and benefit deadlines in San Jose and Santa Clara County.
Week of October 26 – November 1
Oct30FriNovember SSI payment arrives early FREEYour bank account or Direct Express cardNovember 1 is a Sunday, so November's SSI payment lands Friday, October 30. It is November's full payment, not a bonus — budget it for November.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct31SatAvenida de Altares — Día de los Muertos FREEMexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock AveThe 10th annual community altar celebration: dozens of ofrendas, hands-on art for all ages, an artisan market, and face painting.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct31SatMicailhuitl Día de Muertos ceremony — day 1 FREEHistory Park, 635 Phelan AveThe 22nd annual Mexica ceremony honoring loved ones who have died, hosted by Calpulli Tonalehqueh. Opens with a community procession everyone can join.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Nov1SunMicailhuitl Día de Muertos ceremony — day 2 FREEHistory Park, 635 Phelan AveSecond day of the Mexica Day of the Dead ceremony at History Park. Admission is free.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Nov1SunCovered California open enrollment FREEOnline at CoveredCA.com or by phoneSign up for a 2027 health plan. Enroll by December 31 and your coverage starts January 1; enroll in January and it starts February 1.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct1ThuSalvation Army Angel Tree sign-ups open FREESalvation Army Silicon Valley — call (408) 282-1165 ext. 3212Families register in October and November for Christmas gifts and clothing for children. Spots close when they fill — sign up early.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
Oct15ThuMedicare Open Enrollment — last day Dec 7 FREEOnline, by phone, or free local help (Sourcewise HICAP)The yearly window to change Medicare drug or Advantage plans. Changes start January 1.More infoAdd to Google CalendarAdd to Apple / Outlook (.ics)
