 Get ready for an epic 2026 in Santa Clara! We're hosting two of the world's biggest sporting events, and we've got a ton of fun activities lined up for everyone to join in the excitement. This is going to be a year to remember, we hope you will join us!
Celebrate Santa Clara – A Day on the Field
Saturday, Feb. 28 | Levi’s® Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way
Santa Clara residents, join us at Levi’s® Stadium as we turn it into a hub of play, creativity, and connection. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for the community to be on the field and enjoy a full-day event. A "Day on the Field" will feature rotating activity zones, live demonstrations by local soccer clubs, community art installations, food experiences, and an evening concert for everyone to enjoy. Registration will be required, more details to be announced shortly.
STEM Zone
Sunday, April 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway
The STEM Zone will showcase Santa Clara’s identity as the heart of Silicon Valley. This event serves as a platform for our students, innovators, and local companies to highlight technology, sustainability, and creativity, all while celebrating the global excitement surrounding major sports. Don't miss this event for all ages.
Night Markets
May, June, July | Commerce Plaza, 900 Lafayette St.
Each Night Market will be a 2-day event, offering an exciting experience packed with delicious food, unique crafts from artisan vendors. Enjoy live music and vibrant community art. Join us for a night celebrating Santa Clara's rich cultural and culinary diversity!
 The 2026 Spring/Summer Activity Guide is now available. Dive into spring and summer programs, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more all season long.
- Santa Clara resident registration opens Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 a.m.
- Non-Resident registration opens Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 a.m.
Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecPrograms for more information.
 Don’t forget to stop by and see "Nebula Rider", a 2,500-pound stainless steel Pegasus by Adrian Landon. Located at City Hall Plaza, 1500 Warburton Ave, it reflects the sky by day and glows with LED lights by night, capturing Santa Clara’s innovative energy—The Center of What’s Possible.
Visit and share your photos with #SantaClaraPegasus.
 Get a jump on summer planning for your kids and explore dozens of summer camps for all ages. Meet camp vendors, learn about teen volunteer opportunities, ask questions, register on-site, and join the fun with free giveaways and raffle prizes. The camp options are endless this year! More details at SantaClaraCA.gov/CampFair.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd.
 Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of Hidden Figures (PG) in partnership with the Santa Clara City Library. This inspiring film tells the true story of the brilliant Black, female mathematicians who helped launch NASA’s space program. Enjoy a cozy, community-style movie night and bring your own snacks and blankets! Learn more at the Sunset Cinema webpage.
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Central Park Library - Redwood Room, 2635 Homestead Road
Passionate about community, creativity, and bringing people together? We’re now hiring part-time, non-benefited team members across our department. Open positions include Facility Attendants*, Laborers, Lifeguards, Office Assistants and Recreation Leaders, Recreation Instructors, and Recreation Specialists. *Facility Attendants apply through the Recreation Leader application.
Senior residents can enjoy informal, open play on Courts 5 and 6 at the Santa Clara Tennis Center, 2625 Hayward Dr., Monday–Thursday from 7–9 a.m. (excluding City holidays). Free with a Senior Premium Membership—no reservations required, first come, first served. More information can be found on the Senior Center Activities page.
Join us for two free, hands-on Fruit Tree Care workshops with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. Learn pruning and care techniques to keep your trees healthy and productive year after year. The workshops will be held outdoors at Everett "Eddie" N Souza Neighborhood Park & Community Garden, 2380 Monroe Street, with live demos. Register early to save your spot!
Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register
Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/CommunityGarden.
All aboard! Henry Schmidt Park is getting a makeover! Construction begins Feb. 2, 2026, and is expected to be completed Summer 2027. During this time, the public is encouraged to use Everett Alvarez Jr. Park, 2280 Rosita Ave., for play. The large field and meadow will remain available for play throughout construction, and the basketball and tennis courts will continue to be open for public use. Construction hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding City holidays.
For project updates, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ParkProjects.
 We’ve enjoyed impressive rains this winter; weeds are bound to follow. Water & Sewer Utilities urges you to keep our watersheds clean for our community and local wildlife by using natural and organic weed controls in your garden:
- Pull emerging weeds early, before they flower, seed and spread.
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Sheet mulch to smother weeds.
- Re-mulch garden beds to reduce weed sprouts.
- Use vinegar, salt and soap mixes to kill weeds without synthetic chemicals.
Why go organic? All water flowing through our gutters ends up in our creeks and the San Francisco Bay, including rain, runoff from landscaping, and anything else.
Everything needs clean water to survive. Choosing organic gardening practices reduces the harmful chemical runoff from conventional landscape products. Keep Santa Clara healthy: protect our water.
SantaClaraCA.gov/WaterQuality
Cardboard should be broken down and folded before being placed inside the blue recycle cart with the lid closed. Extra cardboard that cannot fit inside the blue cart should be flattened and bundled/stacked into 4’ by 4’ sections. Place the bundled cardboard next to the recycling cart for collection on your service day. To learn more about materials accepted through weekly curbside recycling collection, check out the Recycling Guide at SantaClaraCA.gov/CleanSC.
Recology South Bay is hosting an Environmental Day for Santa Clara residents on Saturday, March 7 at 1675 Rogers Avenue in San Jose from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Environmental Day is designed to promote recycling, reuse, and diversion of usable materials from the landfill. Residents are invited to bring the following accepted materials:
- Documents for confidential shredding (limited to two banker-sized boxes)
- E-waste (computers, monitors, printers, etc.)
- Universal waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and fluorescent tubes)
- Clothing and shoes (in good condition for donation)
Residents must provide a current utility bill and personal identification to verify eligibility. No appointment is required. Contact Recology South Bay at 408-970-5100 with questions.
Job Opportunities
Join the Center of What’s Possible! View all job opportunities and for information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
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City Council & Commission Meetings
View upcoming City Council Study Sessions, joint Council/Commission meetings, as well as Council Public Hearing and general business agenda items online at Legislative Public Meetings on the City website at SantaClaraCA.gov/Meetings.
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