Upcoming Events

Featured Events

San Pedro Saturdays

In partnership with the San José Downtown Association and the City of San José, MOMENT invites you to monthly activations along N. San Pedro Street in Downtown San José!

Mini Markets by MOMENT

Previously known as Sidewalk Shops, Mini Markets highlights the best of local craftsmanship and creativity through themed-pop-up events across Downtown San José.

San José Made Events

Next Event: SJMADE Summer Fair
July 19th & July 20th | 11 am to 6 pm
Santa Clara Convention Center

Prismatic Market - a San Pedro Saturdays event
Jun
21

Prismatic Market - a San Pedro Saturdays event

On Saturday, June 21, join us for Prismatic Market, an intentionally Queer celebration that brings together a vendor market, engaging community workshops, and free activities right in the heart of Downtown San José. Welcome to everyone (literally) ❤️

Located at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages. Outdoors.

Learn more at: sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays.

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SJMADE Summer Fair (Day 1)
Jul
19

SJMADE Summer Fair (Day 1)

San José Made's flagship summer celebration, SJMADE Summer Fair, returns in 2025 on July 19 and 20. Located indoors at Santa Clara Convention Center. Open 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission for attendees.

Featuring over 300+ amazing makers, artists, designers, crafters and creative small businesses. In addition to the amazing lineup of vendors, this year's Summer Fair will feature our largest lineup of DIY workshops, maker demonstrations, live creating, programming, activations and live performances, which will be scattered throughout the entire event map, giving each area of the event its own surprises and intrigue for attendees to explore. Our goal is to create a truly unique event where craft and creativity suffuse the experience with a sense of wonder and joy. 

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SJMADE Summer Fair (Day 2)
Jul
20

SJMADE Summer Fair (Day 2)

San José Made's flagship summer celebration, SJMADE Summer Fair, returns in 2025 on July 19 and 20. Located indoors at Santa Clara Convention Center. Open 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission for attendees.

Featuring over 300+ amazing makers, artists, designers, crafters and creative small businesses. In addition to the amazing lineup of vendors, this year's Summer Fair will feature our largest lineup of DIY workshops, maker demonstrations, live creating, programming, activations and live performances, which will be scattered throughout the entire event map, giving each area of the event its own surprises and intrigue for attendees to explore. Our goal is to create a truly unique event where craft and creativity suffuse the experience with a sense of wonder and joy. 

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Stationery Depot - a San Pedro Saturdays event
Jul
26

Stationery Depot - a San Pedro Saturdays event

🚂✏️ ALL ABOARD! Make a stop at Stationery Depot, a celebration of all things paper & notebooks, washi tape, and trinkets, is happening in downtown San José on Saturday, July 26 from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Located at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages. Outdoors.

Learn more at: sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays.

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ILLO MART 2025 (Day 1)
Sep
27

ILLO MART 2025 (Day 1)

We are soooooo excited to announce our brand new big event: ILLO MART, a celebration of all things illustration and the amazing illustrators of our creative community. As fans of the many illustration fairs around the world, it has been our dream to do one of our own someday. Right now is that "someday". Happening on Sept. 27-28, 2025 and located at South Hall in downtown San José, ILLO MART will bring together 350+ of our favorite illustrators all in one place. 

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees. Service animals only. 

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ILLO MART 2025 (Day 2)
Sep
28

ILLO MART 2025 (Day 2)

We are soooooo excited to announce our brand new big event: ILLO MART, a celebration of all things illustration and the amazing illustrators of our creative community. As fans of the many illustration fairs around the world, it has been our dream to do one of our own someday. Right now is that "someday". Happening on Sept. 27-28, 2025 and located at South Hall in downtown San José, ILLO MART will bring together 350+ of our favorite illustrators all in one place. 

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees. Service animals only. 

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SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025 (Day 1)
Nov
29

SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025 (Day 1)

SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025, the largest holiday craft fair in the Bay Area returns on Nov. 28-29, 2025. Located at Santa Clara Convention Center. Featuring 350+ amazing makers, artists, designers, creators, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses PLUS fun festive activities and activations stations.  

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SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025 (Day 2)
Nov
30

SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025 (Day 2)

SJMADE Holiday Fair 2025, the largest holiday craft fair in the Bay Area returns on Nov. 28-29, 2025. Located at Santa Clara Convention Center. Featuring 350+ amazing makers, artists, designers, creators, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses PLUS fun festive activities and activations stations.  

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Pet Party - a Mini Markets event
Jun
14

Pet Party - a Mini Markets event

On Saturday, June 14th from 12 PM to 5 PM come celebrate all things animals and pets! We’re celebrating dogs, cats, lizards, rabbits, hamsters, birds, and every other animal companion you might call your best friend!

On Saturday, June 14th from 12 PM to 5 PM come celebrate all things animals and pets! We’re celebrating dogs, cats, lizards, rabbits, hamsters, birds, and every other animal companion you might call your best friend!

  • Featuring 20+ makers, artists, and small businesses selling art and accessories for and inspired by our beloved animal companions!

  • PLUS a pet portrait photo booth by @y2kglamshotz

  • PLUS live pet commissions drawn by @joiecreative

  • PLUS live music performed by @christianfrancisco.mp3

  • Poster giveaway for the first 100 attendees! The giveaway will be a special 5” x 7" art print featuring the poster artwork (minus the event info) featuring artwork created by @peachpearl.shop

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SJMADE Fest 2025 (Day 2)
Jun
1

SJMADE Fest 2025 (Day 2)

San José Made's largest outdoor event of the year, SJMADE Fest, returns in 2025 on May 31 and June 1 at History Park San José. Open from 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages.

Featuring over 250+ amazing makers, artists, designers, curators, chefs, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses.

Featuring 35+ food stalls, food trucks and sweet treat drink vendors curated by our sister company Moveable Feast.

Featuring a large outdoor kitten lounge by Mini Cat Town.

Featuring two days of live entertainment (live dance performances, dance classes and dance activities) brought to you by K-Pop-Up

This year the event will feature three vendor areas: Artist Avenue, Maker Marketplace and a Food Market featuring some of our very favorite food trucks and food stalls. Additionally, the event will feature tons of programming & activities!

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SJMADE Fest 2025 (Day 1)
May
31

SJMADE Fest 2025 (Day 1)

San José Made's largest outdoor event of the year, SJMADE Fest, returns in 2025 on May 31 and June 1 at History Park San José. Open from 11 am to 6 pm each day. Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages.

Featuring over 250+ amazing makers, artists, designers, curators, chefs, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses.

Featuring 35+ food stalls, food trucks and sweet treat drink vendors curated by our sister company Moveable Feast.

Featuring a large outdoor kitten lounge by Mini Cat Town.

Featuring two days of live entertainment (live dance performances, dance classes and dance activities) brought to you by K-Pop-Up

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Create & Innovate - a San Pedro Saturdays event
May
17

Create & Innovate - a San Pedro Saturdays event

On Saturday, May 17, explore the exciting world of STEAM at Create & Innovate, an art and science event in collaboration with @thetechinteractive!

Located at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages. Outdoors.

Learn more at: sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays.

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Dog Mom Day - a Mini Markets event
May
10

Dog Mom Day - a Mini Markets event

Happening on Saturday, May 10, spoil mama and her pup at Dog Mom Day: a collaborative Mini Markets event with @Woofboard.

Open 12PM to 5 PM. Located at MOMENT San Pedro Square (60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95113). in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly (and encouraged!). All ages. Outdoors.

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In My Feels Fest
May
3

In My Feels Fest

In My Feels Fest, a day of celebration and conversation centered around mental health and the AAPI community. Featuring a vendor market, live music and entertainment, workshops, DIYs, freebies, and sweet treats. Located at 60 N San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA. 12 PM to 6 PM.

More details soon!

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MOMENT Paseo One-Year Anniversary Event
May
3

MOMENT Paseo One-Year Anniversary Event

ONE YEAR AGO, MOMENT Paseo was born! 🎉 To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re hosting a special one-year anniversary event on Saturday, May 3rd at MOMENT Paseo!

Open from 12 PM to 5 PM. Located at MOMENT Paseo (112 & 115 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112).

Featuring a Pop-Up Market, sweet treats by [food vendor], special in-store discounts and giveaways, and flash tattoos by @kaikoo.tattoo! More details coming soon!

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Spring Bloom - a San Pedro Saturdays event
Apr
19

Spring Bloom - a San Pedro Saturdays event

🌱🌺✨ On Saturday, Apr. 19, celebrate Spring with us at Spring Bloom Day, a San José celebration of all things plants and flowers!

Located at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages. Outdoors.

Learn more at: sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays.

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Forever Garf
Apr
12

Forever Garf

Forever Garf is an original art show featuring the Garfield themed artwork from over 25 artists. Located at MOMENT Japantown (208 Jackson Street, San José, CA).

This is the 2nd wave of original artwork for the Forever Garf Art Show. Preview Day will happen on Friday, Apr. 11 starting at 12 PM. All of the work will be on display but it will not yet be available for purchase. 

All of the artwork will be available for purchase on Saturday, Apr. 12 starting at 12 PM. Pieces will available to be purchased and taken with them when they're purchased. The artwork will be displayed until Apr. 20 (end of day) or whenever the last piece sells.

We'll also be giving away a free FOREVER GARF art print (5"x7") to the first 100 attendees on Saturday, Apr. 12 when the store opens at 12 PM.

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Move & Groove Day - a San Pedro Saturdays event
Apr
5

Move & Groove Day - a San Pedro Saturdays event

Happening on Saturday, April 5th, San Pedro Saturday’s Move & Groove Day will feature four FREE exercise activations to help you maintain your fitness & health goals for 2025.

Open 11 AM to 5 PM. Located at 60 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA in the San Pedro Square neighborhood in downtown San Jose (@sanpedrosquare). Free admission. Dog friendly. All ages. Outdoors.

Learn more at: sjdowntown.com/sanpedrosaturdays.

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Plant Party @ The Knotty Corgi
Mar
30

Plant Party @ The Knotty Corgi

🌿✨ Calling all plant lovers! ✨🌿

Join us for a Plant-Themed Market with local vendors on Sunday, March 30th from 12-4 PM—botanical bliss, leafy finds and community vibes! 🌱💚

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Aura Photography at Bad Witch Crystals
Mar
22
to Apr 20

Aura Photography at Bad Witch Crystals

Capture the energy that surrounds you with an Aura Photography Session at Bad Witch Crystals! Using the original AuraCam 6000, we create a one-of-a-kind portrait of your energetic field, revealing the beautiful colors of your aura. Each session includes a printed photo and an aura color interpretation card to help you understand your unique energy.

Located at Bad Witch Crystals – Downtown San Jose. 115 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112.

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San José Cat Day - a San Pedro Saturdays event
Mar
22

San José Cat Day - a San Pedro Saturdays event

Wow! Our first ever San José Cat Day is happening in downtown San José on Saturday, March 22 from 12 PM to 6 PM. This cat-themed event is a collaboration between San Jose Downtown Association SJMADE MOMENT Mini Cat Town featuring:

A special Cat-Themed Vendor Market (20+ artists, makers & illustrators) PLUS a Kitten Lounge by Mini Cat Town at MOMENT San Pedro Square

Forever Garf, an original art show, featuring the Garfield themed artwork from over 20 artists located at MOMENT Japantown

A special Sweet Treat Market featuring cat themed sweet treats located at MOMENT Post Street

Special San José Cat Day Giveaway for the first 1,000 attendees to show up our SJ Cat Day Booth outdoors at MOMENT Paseo

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Interested in Vending at MOMENT?

While all of our events are invite-only, we are always eager to connect with talented businesses interested in our events! If you’re interested in vending at a MOMENT event, we strongly encourage you to fill out our vendor interest form. By submitting your interest, you will be added to our vendor pool, and we will reach out if a future event opportunity aligns with your business.

Upcoming events

Take a look at our upcoming events from MOMENT, SJMADE, and Moveable!