Mini Markets

by MOMENT

Small Scale, Big Vibes.

Get ready for Mini Markets, a vibrant, small-scale outdoor sidewalk series by MOMENT! Formerly known as Sidewalk Shops, we're bringing the fun to Downtown San José with themed events featuring local artists, makers, and creative businesses. Join us in front of the MOMENT DTSJ Shops at San Pedro Square and Paseo de San Antonio for a unique shopping experience, with exciting collaborations this year, including Petty Party, Cub N’ Cony, and Woofboard!

Location

Note: Locations change depending on event. Please refer to date & times below!

Event Details:

  • This event series is free admission to attend.

  • Outdoor events.

  • Pet friendly.

  • Family-friendly and for all ages.

Parking & Transportation:

At MOMENT San Pedro Square: On-site parking is free at ParkSJ lots for the first 90 minutes (except on days of Sharks games and special events). Enter the on-site parking lot at 45 N. Market Street, San José, CA.

At MOMENT Paseo: On-site paid parking is available at the Colonnade Plaza Garage. More parking available at the ParkSJ 2nd & San Carlos Street Garage (2 min walk). First 90 minutes free at any ParkSJ lot (except on days of Sharks games and special events).

There is also a VTA Light Rail Station access throughout downtown San José. Get off at stations “Paseo de San Antonio” station for MOMENT Paseo (2 minute walk). Get off at “Santa Clara” station for MOMENT San Pedro Square (5 minute walk). Plan your light rail trip to the event here: https://www.vta.org/trip-planner

2025 Schedule & Lineup

Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Digital Dreamland - 12PM to 5PM

In collaboration with @PettyParty.Co

MOMENT Paseo (112 & 115 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112).

This event will feature artists and makers who create cute and cozy work related to popular cozy video games and nostalgic pop culture.

April 26th Vendor Line-Up

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Dog Mom Day - 12PM to 5PM

In collaboration with @Woofboard

MOMENT San Pedro Square (60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95113).

Celebrate National Dog Mom Day with us at MOMENT San Pedro Square!

  • Shop at our speciality dog goods market curated by our very own MOMENT alumni, Woofboard! (Vendor line-up below). Over 15 pet vendors selling dog goods ranging from treats, toys, & accessories.

  • Meet & greet adoptable dogs from Love & Second Chances Rescue.

  • Build your own barkuterie bar with Woofboard.

  • Create a one-of-a-kind gift at the DIY charm bar by Paint Your Pet Events.

  • Get live pet portraits drawn by Kaae Kanno Art. Pre-order link for Pet Portraits by Kaae Kanno Art: here. Reserve your spots NOW!

  • Get your dog's (and dog mom's) photo taken by Cindy Kelleher Photography. Sign-up link for Pet Photography by Cindy Kelleher Photography: here. Reserve your spots NOW!

Additional Details:

  • This event is free admission to attend.

  • (Very) Dog friendly. Please have dogs on leash at all times—thanks!

  • Outdoor event.

  • Family-friendly. All ages.

#SHOPSMALL with some of your favorite creative small businesses in a completely wonderful open air setting near many eateries, cafes, and bars.

Not to mention the MOMENT micro-retail storefronts at MOMENT Paseo:

Locations & Parking

MOMENT San Pedro Square (60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95113).

On-site parking is available at the ParkSJ Market & San Pedro Square Parking Garage. First 90 minutes are free at any ParkSJ lot (except on days of Sharks games and special events). Please visit parksj.org for more information.

Vendor Line-Up

Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Pet Party

In collaboration with @PettyParty.Co

MOMENT San Pedro Square (60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95113).

More info coming soon!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Trinket Trade

In collaboration with @PettyParty.Co

MOMENT Paseo (112 & 115 Paseo de San Antonio, San José, CA 95112).

More info coming soon!

September 20, 2025 - Y2K Nostalgia

In collaboration with @PettyParty.Co

MOMENT San Pedro Square (60 N. San Pedro Street, San José, CA 95113).

More info coming soon!

FAQ

  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting additional vendor applications and requests at this time.

    The Mini Markets event series is INVITE-ONLY, which means only invited vendors have access to the vendor application.

    Thank you for your understanding.

  • Our MOMENT events have an emphasis on independent artists, creative small businesses, and local makers. Specifically, we look for artists who are interested in doing a SJMADE event, but does not have the budget for our flagship craft fairs. We hope to lower the barrier of entry for creative small businesses.

    For every vendor, our team reviews your website (if any), Instagram (if any) and any additional content about your work (photos, descriptions). Additionally, if you've done events with us before, we will take into consideration our past experiences with having you vend at our event(s). Based on our review, we determine if a vendor fits within our event theme.

  • Our goal in jurying applications is to ensure that the vendors who participate in our events are good fits for the event and, therefore, are positioned for success in both sales and customer engagement. If you're not invited, this does not mean we don't like your work. It also does not mean that future applications from you will not be accepted. We have had many, many, many vendor applicants whose application was rejected for one event, go on to do many events with us beyond that.

    Additionally, we jury applications so that we can achieve a healthy balance to the diversity of product types offered at an event (i.e. not having too much of a product type represented at the event). 

  • Feel free to send us an email: events@momentpopup.com

Scam Alert | We have seen a reported increase of instances on Facebook and Instagram of people attempting to scam prospective vendors by purporting to be "selling" the last few vendor spaces for our previous events (MOMENT Sidewalk Shops July 2024, SJMADE Fest 2024, SJMADE Summer Fair 2024).

In many of these cases, the scammer asks for payment via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or some other form of digital payment after filling out a Google Form. Please note that these people (i.e. the scammers) are not associated with MOMENT or San José Made in any way.

We never sell vendor spaces through social media direct messages or even text messages for that matter. We only sell vendor spaces through our official website (sanjosemade.com).

If you ever encounter communication online from a non-MOMENT or non-SJMADE account purporting to be associated with MOMENT or SJMADE, please feel free to contact us at either events@momentpopup.com or events@sanjosemade.com. We would be happy to verify for you whether or not the communication you've received has officially come from us.

Please note that we cannot honor any vendor booth spaces that were purchased through channels that were not ours. 

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