🙌 What to do around SJ this weekend (9/13-9/15)

🌟3 Weekend Events to Attend

SJ Makers: Friday the 13th

• When: Fri. (9/13), 4-8PM

• Where: 621 Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112

• Price: Free admission

• Description: A small spooky maker’s market for you to start getting into the Halloween spirit. There will be around 20 vendors and food.

South Bay Makers: Popup at OTR Brewing Co.

• When: Sat. (9/14), 11:30AM-4PM

• Where: Off the Rails Brewing Co. (111 South Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: A cozy artist market with a variety of vendors. Featured makers include air plant arrangements by MisNGars Gemnairs, cute handmade plushies by Yummy Yarns Co., and artisan soaps by Maile Naturals LLC. Pet friendly!

Cupertino Night Market

• When: Sat. (9/14), 3-10PM

• Where: De Anza College (21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: A more low-key night market option if you want to avoid the craze of larger night market events. Grab a bite at food vendors like Liang’s Village Cuisine, Kona Ice, and Mango Blossom Apiary. There’ll also be some small businesses vending.

🚗 1 Place to Visit

Back to Eden Ranch

• Where: 10900 Guibal Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020

• Price: $33/adult for the petting zoo, $79/adult for the guided tour; slight discount if you pay in cash!

• Description: Melt away all your stress with some alpaca kisses and cuddly farm animals. Back-to-Eden Ranch offers self-guided petting zoo experiences where you can feed and play with their adorable cows, alpacas, goats, bunnies, and more. They also have a 2-hour tour if you prefer a guided experience.

🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try

D-D Delight

• Where: 1645 Flickinger Ave, San Jose, CA 95131

• Description: A cool Vietnamese fusion restaurant with Instagrammable vibes. Prices are a little high, but the dishes are rich and hefty. Try their dino ribs birria ramen ($26.95), bone marrow fried rice ($21.95), and picanha steak sizzling plate ($20.95).*

👀 New to SJ

I-Tea SR

• Where: 1510 Monterey Rd Ste 30 San Jose, CA 95110

• Description: A convenient place to get boba tea and a meal in one place! Try their fresh mango sago drink ($5.95), black garlic ramen ($13.95), and beef & rice bowl ($11.95).*

408 Kimbap

• Where: 4300 Great America Pkwy Ste 100, Santa Clara, CA 95054

• Description: A delivery/pickup-only place for delicious kimbap. Try their bulgogi kimbap ($13.99), mini kimbap ($7.99), and sweet spicy fried chicken ($15.99).*

*Prices based on online sources; might change.

Thanks for reading!

See you next week,
Cindy

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