Welcome to the October edition of Living Silicon Valley!
October in Santa Clara County brings a festive mix of fall traditions, cultural celebrations, local art, outdoor fun, and plenty of reasons to explore Silicon Valley. Celebrate culture and community at the Sunnyvale Diwali Festival, enjoy seasonal favorites at the Annual Harvest Festival, or soak up the lively atmosphere at Oktoberfest celebrations in Mountain View and Campbell. Get creative at Sunnyvale’s Hands on the Arts Festival, hit the Los Gatos Creek Trail for the Oktoberfest Fun Run, or embrace spooky season at Deer Hollow Farm and A BOO-tiful Downtown Halloween in Los Altos. From the Downtown Gilroy Beer Crawl to the annual Día de Muertos ceremony at History San José, October is filled with opportunities to gather, celebrate, and experience the communities that make Santa Clara County such a special place to call home.
2026 Sunnyvale Diwali Festival 📆 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM 📍 Downtown Sunnyvale
22nd Annual Día de Muertos (Micailhuitl) Ceremony 📆 Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📆 Saturday, November 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📍 History San Jose 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose, California, United States
