Friends and group outings in Santa Clara County: 14 picks from the Santa Clara County guide, each linked to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.
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Groups can join docent-led hikes in the Midpeninsula open space preserves, where a full moon walk up Black Mountain promises extraordinary views of the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains. Museum nights and shows around Santa Clara County that work well with friends are here as well. Source: openspace.org
Friends and groups in Santa Clara County
Escape rooms, bowling, trivia nights and other group activities.
Everyone at SJMA's First Fridays can enjoy an inviting evening with open galleries and entertainment; late-night bites and a cash bar at El Cafecito, by Mezcal Restaurant. Register in advance for fast check-in.
Visitors who present an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank branded debit or credit card with a valid photo ID receive one free general admission. Additional guests are required to purchase tickets separately. Use discount code BOFA for online registration.
Dates
Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hours
11am–6pm
Cost
Free with active Bank of America®, Merrill®, or Bank of America Private Bank® branded debit or credit card; additional guests purchase tickets separately
Create a colorful acrylic pet portrait inspired by Andy Warhol, guided step by step by artist Mai Blasich; no experience needed, all materials provided. Indoors, limited to 10 participants; email a photo of your pet ahead of time.
Docent naturalists lead a walk through the Alma Cultural Landscape, tracing the preserve's history from Indigenous stewardship to sawmill, estate, seminary and open space, with an optional three-mile leisurely nature loop through redwoods and oak woodlands.
A strenuous 6-mile evening hike up the Canyon and Bella Vista trails to watch the sunset and full moon rise from Black Mountain's summit; bring your own food. Reservations open November 10 at noon.
The largest winter holiday craft fair in the Bay Area: 350+ makers, artists, designers, illustrators, bakers and crafters indoors at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Free admission and free on-site parking.
Stroll the Historic Saratoga Village for an evening of wine tasting, live music by Kurt & Johnny and holiday cheer, hosted by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are limited; rain or shine.
A remixed Nutcracker smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky, with a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist and MC Kurtis Blow opening the show. Grab your family and friends; about 2 hours with intermission. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket; no lap seats.
An evening of analog games at SJMA: learn new games and make new friends, or bring your own analog games to share. Free admission after 6pm; cash bar at El Cafecito.
From the creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert: celebrate 15 years of The Legend of Korra with a live symphonic performance. 2 hours, including an intermission. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
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