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🙌 What to do in SJ this weekend (7/5-7/7)

Last-minute July 4th ideas, SJ Made Summer Fair, and a matcha place to try

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Cindy Liu
July 04, 2024

Welcome back to SJ Weekender. Here’s your roundup of the best things to do around San Jose this weekend—check out last-minute July 4th ideas, the SJ Made Summer Fair, and a matcha place to beat the heat.

🎆 July 4th events

Here are a few last-minute ideas for celebrating July 4th:

  • When: Thurs. (7/4), Parade 9:45AM-12PM, Festival 11AM-3PM

  • Where: 1100 Shasta Ave., San José, CA 95126 (see parade & festival map)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Pull up for an exciting day of July 4th festivities before you go watch fireworks. There will be a parade of classic cars, bands, and community groups. After the parade, grab a bite at the food trucks and check out more entertainment at the festival (like wrestling matches by Pro Wrestling Revolution from 12:30-2PM).

  • When: Thurs. (7/4), 3-10PM

  • Where: Almaden Lake Regional Park (6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Enjoy live music, a half-time show, a fun zone, and fireworks at this 9th annual event. Fireworks begin at around 9:15 PM.

  • When: Thurs. (7/4), 7-10PM

  • Where: Lake Cunningham Park (2305 S. White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fireworks at this first ever event. Fireworks begin at 9PM.

🌟 3 Events to Attend

  • When: Sat. and Sun. (7/6-7/7), 11AM-5PM

  • Where: Santa Clara Convention Center (Free parking at 5001 Great America Parkway and 2525 Tasman Drive)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Escape the heat wave at this large-scale indoor maker festival. Check out 300+ small businesses, a kitten lounge (buy tickets), a Y2K photobooth, and a keycap making workshop. Plus, the first 1,000 attendees each day will get a free door giveaway.

  • When: Sat. and Sun. (7/6-7/7), 12-10PM

  • Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez (1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Get a taste of India at this food festival celebrating Indian cuisine and culture. With 150+ varieties of Indian food, live entertainment from 300+ artists, an Open Air Bollywood Glow Party, and a celebrity appearance from Bollywood star Preity Zinta, you’re in for an action-packed (and delicious) event.

  • When: Fri. (7/5), 5-9PM

  • Where: Berryessa Night Market (1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133)

  • Price: Free admission with $5 parking

  • Description: Grab a new leafy friend (while supporting local small businesses!) at this night market for rare and exotic plants. There will also be craft beer and food trucks featuring dishes like fried chicken sandwiches, birria tacos, and cheesy loaded baked potatoes.

 🚗 1 Place to Visit

  • Where: 1066 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

  • Description: San Jose’s largest used book store. Get wonderfully lost among shelves and shelves of books—and say hello to the adorable store cats!

 🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try  

  • Where: 3005 Silver Creek Rd Ste 142, San Jose, CA 95121

  • Description: Beat the heat with award-winning matcha ice cream and drinks. Try their Uji matcha taiyaki ($7.50), strawberry matcha latte ($7), and classic honey matcha latte ($7).*

👀 New to SJ

Check out these new restaurants and shops that opened recently!

  • Where: 86 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

  • Description: Enjoy authentic Cambodian cuisine in the heart of downtown SJ. Try popular street food dishes like their lote cha ($16), their specialty amok ($20), and papaya salad ($12).* Come support their grand opening next Tuesday (7/9) at 4:30 PM!

*Prices based on their website; might change

Thanks for reading! I’ll be adding some new sections soon—stay tuned 😄 

See you next week,

Cindy

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