Hello San Jose! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A new Asian supermarket, Disney's Lion King Jr., and movie night in the park + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new community hub: T&T Supermarket opened its first California store in San Jose, bringing a range of Asian foods, plus beauty products and specialty goods, aimed at helping families stay connected to traditions -- explore the new market.
Scam warning from police: San José police warned Tuesday that callers posing as cops are pressuring residents to buy gold or gift cards, and threats of arrest or couriers collecting valuables are red flags -- see the scam red flags.
Major property shift ahead: IBM is closing its Almaden Research Center in San Jose and moving staff to Silicon Valley Lab. The 687-acre site is for sale, with rezoning sought and redevelopment ahead -- see what's planned next.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Feed your inner kid: Serving the greater San Jose Bay Area since 2001, Code 3 Amusements now focuses on pizza parlor accounts in the area. Next time you grab a slice, hunt down those arcade and pinball cabinets, fire up a game, and remember there’s a local crew making that fun possible.
Ride, stroll, or chill: Hellyer County Park is the easy local reset with Cottonwood Lake vibes, a solid disc golf course, an off-leash dog park, and the Hellyer Velodrome for watching bikes zip by or trying a session yourself. The Coyote Creek Parkway’s paved trail runs 15 miles south from here.
Errands, but easier: When your to-do list is somehow both long and boring, Plant Shopping Center has the mix of everyday shops, services, and easy eats to knock out errands without the zigzagging. Quick coffee, grab dinner, snag that weird battery size... all in one swing.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📖 Storytime Picnic @ San Jose Public Library (Seven Trees) | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Spreading out blankets behind Seven Trees Library by the playground tree for a picnic-style storytime where littles ages 0 to 5 wiggle, sing, and soak up stories. It’s magic in the sun, and early literacy disguised as play. Bring a blanket, leave shushing at home.
🎵 Music on the Hill @ Santa Teresa Golf Club | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats live music with a sunset backdrop, and Santa Teresa's hilltop delivers the views and zero cover. First Call is back, cherry-picking hits from the 50s through the 90s and beyond, while bar and BBQ handle morale. Bring a lawn chair, not your cooler.
🎭 Free Theatre: The Two Gentlemen of Verona @ Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – Shakespeare with power chords and Aqua Net, because why should the kids have all the fun. Two Gentlemen of Verona goes full neon with big hair, fashions, and a rad soundtrack as friendship and love trip over themselves. It’s free, family friendly, no tickets required.
🦁 Disney's Lion King Jr. @ Hammer Theatre Center | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – Head to the Hammer for NorCal Academy of Performing Arts’ Lion King Jr, where talented kids bring the Pride Lands to life with big voices, vivid costumes, and heart. Ideal for grandkid duty, date night, or anyone who still hums Hakuna Matata in Trader Joe’s.
🍽 FoodieLand Food Festival @ Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | Friday (6/26) – Whether you plan your bites like a military operation or just graze with friends, this South Bay feast delivers. 250-plus vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music, all in one sprawl, no passport required, just patience, stretchy pants, and walking shoes.
🎨 Paint Your Pet @ Pup Plaza | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Your camera roll is 90 percent your pet, so put it to work at this Warhol-inspired acrylic portrait class at Pup Plaza. No experience needed, just a clear photo and a sense of humor, with step-by-step guidance, all materials, and only 12 spots, supporting SVPP.
🎬 Movie Nights in the Park @ Hellyer County Park | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – If you have not danced in a park since Art and Soul, this first Movie Night in the Park starts with a two-hour block party, DJ Richie Rich, lowriders, food trucks, and games. Then settle in for Selena under the stars, chorus included.
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07 — The San Jose report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
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