 Join the City of Santa Clara for the 9th Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in the Quad Area of City Hall, 1500 Warburton Ave. This event will honor diversity, inclusion, and unity within our community.
Join us for the ultimate 4th of July Celebration. The City of Santa Clara is partnering with Mission College, California’s Great America, Silicon Valley Power, and Edgecore Digital Infrastructure to celebrate the 4th of July from 5 – 10 p.m. at Mission College. This family-friendly event has everything you need to celebrate Independence Day in style. Enjoy a fantastic lineup of food trucks, fun activities, and live entertainment including headliner David Martin’s House Party. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a relaxing picnic with friends and family.
Wrap up the evening with a bang as a bigger and improved firework show (viewing from Great America) lights up the night sky! We look forward to seeing you there!
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/4thofJuly for more information.
 Santa Clara City Library is hosting "KPOP SC," a celebration of Korean pop culture, on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road. The event will include dance performances, a workshop, K-pop trivia and bingo, a random play dance, a raffle, and exclusive merchandise. Thank you to our sponsors: Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends, Kloud K-Pop, and Sixnineteenko Events. For more information, visit sclibrary.org/kpop.
Urban trees are invaluable when it comes to improving the quality of life in Santa Clara. Street trees play an important role in creating healthy and thriving neighborhoods. Help beautify your community by having a City street tree planted within the public right-of-way in front of your home.
To request a tree or for questions:
- Call 408-615-3080 or email Street@SantaClaraCA.gov; or
- Fill out a service request form online
- Select “City Tree Maintenance”
- Provide your property address and select “Want a new tree”
The Master Plan serves as a strategic guide designed to enhance, safeguard, and broaden the City’s network of parks, facilities, and recreational services for the future. Your input is invaluable to us! Join us for the upcoming Community Meeting on June 25 at the Senior Center, 1303 Fremont St. from 6-7:30 p.m.
If you can’t make it to the meeting, look for our team at the Concerts in the Park and Street Dance events. A Parks Master Plan survey that will be released June 4.
Spend your summer in Santa Clara with friends! Get ready to flip-flop into an epic summer with the Parks & Recreation Department. Our amazing staff has a sizzling summer lineup that isn’t just about fun; it’s about discovering hidden talents, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors. Whether you’re an artsy soul, cartwheel enthusiast, drama queen in training, or want to refine your swimming strokes, we have the perfect class or camp just for you. The Summer 2025 Activity Guide is available online and registration is underway. The adventures begin week of June 2. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses for more information.
 There are 48 below market-rate apartments for rent at Passero, located at 2230 Calle Del Mundo in Santa Clara! Apply for the virtual lottery through June 5. Lottery will be held on June 19, 2025. For income eligibility requirements and to apply, visit their website.
Many common items contain lithium batteries -smartphones/watches, laptops, tablets, Bluetooth headphones, cordless power tools, robot vacuums, e-scooters, drones, power banks, hearing aids, and smart home devices. If thrown in the trash or recycling bin, they can spark fires and leak harmful chemicals into the environment.
Ways to safely dispose of lithium batteries:
- Schedule a FREE drop-off at HHW.org or call 408-299-7300
- Ask about in-store recycling programs at local electronics or home improvement stores
For more information, download the National Fire Protection Association’s "Lithium-Ion Battery Safety" PDF.
The Department of Public Works is developing a Vision Zero Plan, with a mission to eliminate traffic-related injuries and fatalities while making City streets safer. A fourth Vision Zero community workshop will be hosted both online and in-person at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Ave. Staff will share draft safety improvement recommendations and solicit community input on the draft Plan.
When: Monday, June 30, 5:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall Council Chambers and Zoom
A third online survey will be released soon to get input on priority projects and proposed improvements. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/VisionZero for more information.
 The City of Santa Clara is looking for local artists to add vibrant art to our community through the Traffic Box Beautification Program. This year’s theme is Reflections of Innovation and Heritage. Artwork should celebrate Santa Clara’s transformation from its historical roots to a hub of technology and culture. Applications will be accepted online through July 18, 2025 at 5 p.m. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/culturalcommission for more information about artist eligibility, design specifications and the application process.
 Get ready for an unforgettable summer tradition! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and dance to live music in your local parks. Join in on the fun from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Be sure to come early to grab a good spot and enjoy a bite to eat from the food vendors.
Location: Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd.
- June 13 – The Houserockers
- June 27 – Chrome Deluxe
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Concerts for more information.
 The Department of Public Works (DPW) recently received two awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) 2025 Award Program recognizing the following City Projects:
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Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground Project - Environment/Parks category.
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Emergency Standby Generator Replacement Phase 1 Project - Utility category.
Staff accepted the awards during the May 21 APWA Ceremony. DPW is honored to receive these awards as they highlight the team’s hard work and commitment to consistently deliver high-quality projects that enhance our Santa Clara community.
 The benefits that trees bring to our urban environment are tremendous and the City of Santa Clara recognizes the importance of a robust and thriving urban forest. Tree City USA is a nationally recognized program that began in 1976 and is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters. Towns and cities that have received Tree City USA recognition take pride in this distinction and in the fact that their residents benefit from having a greener, healthier community. In recognition of its ongoing efforts to manage, expand, and preserve the urban forest, the City of Santa Clara has been named a Tree City USA community for the 38th time by the Arbor Day Foundation. The City has also earned the Tree City USA Growth Award for the 25th time, highlighting its continued commitment to environmental stewardship.
 Say hello to Santa Clara’s newest mini park – now open at 2330 Calle de Luna in the Clara District! This vibrant ½ -acre park is the perfect place for outdoor fun with your little adventures. Kids will love exploring the colorful play equipment, including slides, hills, and disk swings designed for active play and imagination. Open daily from 6 a.m. and closes 30 minutes after sunset, it’s an ideal spot to play, relax, and enjoy nature right in the heart of the City. Visit the park today!
 Solstice is Friday, June 20, marking the official start of summer. As the weather heats up, check your irrigation to maximize water in your garden.
- Set programs to water between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m., a permanent policy in Santa Clara.
- For drip irrigation, make sure programs run for longer cycles (40-60 minutes) and less often (once per week, or twice for newly installed gardens) to make sure water gets to the root zone, not just the soil surface.
- Mulch
- For lawn watering, program to cycle and soak, ensuring less run off and more absorption to your lawn’s roots. Still mowing weekly? Set your mower blades higher. Longer lawns need less water and stay greener!
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/GardenGuide for more summer watering tips.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be a sponsor at the City of Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival. With thousands in attendance and various sponsorship packages available, you will have the chance to promote your business by gaining visibility and connecting with patrons. Visit our website to review the 2025 Sponsorship Packages and apply to be a sponsor today!
The 2024/25 Resident Youth Card is still available for purchase online and in person at the Youth & Teen Center, 2446 Cabrillo Ave. The annual Resident Youth Card Membership keeps your student active all year long.
This membership includes access to:
- Skate Park
- Summer access to Open Gym
- Summer Recreation Swim
- Drop in play at Reed & Grant Sports Park
The annual membership fee is $30 (valid through July 2025). To purchase, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet. Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact the Youth & Teen Center at 408-615-3760 or YTC@santaclaraca.gov.
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