Glass Pumpkin Patch Santana Row - San Jose

October 2-4, 2026

​The Bay Area Glass Institute Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
bagi.org

Santana Row
Olsen Drive, across from El Jardin
San Jose, CA
Free, bagi.org

Friday  3-9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday  10 a.m.-5 p.m.

 The Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to Santana Row during the first weekend of October. Experience live glassblowing demonstrations with the new Mobile Hotshop Trailer, find your favorite pumpkins from among the thousands created by local artists in the Bay Area, and enjoy the most magical event of the autumn season in Santana Row Park. Proceeds from this event support local glass artists and BAGI's efforts to make glass accessible to all.

Continuous glass-blowing demonstrations throughout the weekend in fabulous Santana Row! Plenty of free street parking is available at Santana Row Parking

About: Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), focuses on creating a fun family event this year, with glassblowing demonstrations, a caricature artist, and hot dogs.

The Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide accessible, hands-on glass experiences that educate and inspire current and future generations of patrons, students and artists. BAGI is the only public access glass working facility in Santa Clara County, offering a variety of glass-working classes and demonstrations by internationally renowned and local artists. Visit www.bagi.org for more information.

About the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation:
The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF), a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1973, expands the reach and impact of the Palo Alto Art Center through fundraising and advocacy. The Palo Alto Art Center Foundation and the Palo Alto Art Center function through a City council-recognized public/private partnership. The Foundation supports all of the Art Center's major program areas, including: free-admission exhibitions; our school tour program Project LOOK!; art classes for adults and children; and volunteer and volunteer programs. The Foundation is supported by membership and individual contributions, corporate and foundation grants, and special events, as well as proceeds from The Gallery Shop.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.