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🙌 Things to do around SJ this weekend (12/13-12/15)

Winter Wonder Market, Creepmas, and a popular new cafe

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Cindy Liu
December 12, 2024

Welcome back to SJ Weekender. Hope everyone’s done with their Thanksgiving turkey leftovers 🦃 

Here’s your roundup of the best things to do around San Jose this weekend—don’t miss the Winter Wonder Market, Creepmas, and a popular new cafe.

P.S. - Thanks to everyone who supported my small DIY clay kit business! Hope you make some fun creations over the holidays 😊 If anyone still wants to snag a kit, just use code WEEKENDERFRIENDS for 20% off (ending this week!)

🌟 4 Weekend Events to Attend

  • When: Sat. (12/14-12/15), 11AM-6PM

  • Where: San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Get your last-minute holiday shopping done at one of the largest maker fairs in San Jose. There’ll be over 250 makers and small businesses offering everything from unique handmade items to specialty baked goods and a kitten lounge. Plus, you’ll get a free art print of the event poster if you’re one of the first 1,000 attendees.

  • When: Sat. (12/14), 1-6PM

  • Where: Santana Row, San Jose 95128

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: Their last market of the year! A mid-sized outdoor market with over 60 makers. Browse handcrafted jewelry, eco-friendly home goods, plants, and more for Christmas gifts or just a special treat for yourself. Dog friendly!

  • When: Sun. (12/15), 1-6PM

  • Where: 866 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 (parking available at the Sunol Community School)

  • Price: Free admission

  • Description: A small market with over 30 makers, perfect for finding more unconventional gifts. Ugly sweaters are encouraged for festive vibes. Dog friendly!

  • When: Now until 12/29

  • Where: PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110)

  • Price: $27-$46 admission

  • Description: Make holiday memories at this winter wonderland. Wander through the world’s largest Christmas light maze, go ice skating, and snap pictures with Santa while sipping cozy drinks. There are also special themed nights, including a date-night event this Friday and a dog-friendly event on Sunday.

👀 1 Restaurant to Try

  • Where: 1979 Story Rd., Stee 7012, San Jose, CA 95122

  • Description: Formerly Teahee, Arisan is a cozy spot for boba, coffee, and baked goods. Try their Dongding oolong milk tea ($8.25), woody black milk tea ($7.25), and sweet corn cake ($6.50)*.

*Prices based on online sources; might change.

Thanks for reading! If you found these recs helpful, you can buy me a coffee ðŸ«¶ 

See you next week,
Cindy