 Get ready to experience an unforgettable time at Celebrate Santa Clara: Night Market! Enjoy a vibrant celebration of community featuring a variety of food, live music, local art, and cultural performances. From delicious bites to unique artisan vendors, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy. Come out with friends and family and soak in the good vibes.
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Pollution prevention starts at our front doors. Trash that ends up in storm drains can travel to creeks, rivers, and eventually the bay, harming wildlife and ecosystems. Join other volunteers to help keep our waterways free from trash at the City of Santa Clara’s cleanup event on Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register today and help be part of the solution to water pollution! For more details and to register, visit cleanacreek.org.
 Help us celebrate Older Adults Month with this series of mini fairs held throughout May at the Santa Clara Senior Center. Designed for adults aged 50+, the goal is to empower older adults to be strong and live long through education, connection, and a little fun along the way. Each event highlights organizations focused on health and community support while offering resources for transportation, safety, food access, fitness, and more.
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Go to SantaClaraCA.gov/WellnessFair for more details.
 Enjoy live music this summer at the free Concerts in the Park series, presented by the Santa Clara Cultural Commission. Bring your family and friends, dance under the summer sun, and treat yourself to a variety of food and refreshments available for purchase.
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For times, locations, and more details go to SantaClaraCA.gov/Concerts
 Santa Clara’s Annual Cleanup Campaign will take place April 27 – May 22. On designated weekends, eligible residences may set out bulky items for collection. Crews will pick up furniture, appliances, e-waste, tires, residential construction debris and yard waste.
Concrete, asphalt, dirt, brick, rocks, drywall and/or sawdust MUST be in a construction debris bulk bag to prevent storm drain pollution. Bag material must be a heavy-duty tarp or plastic made specifically for construction debris. Purchase debris bulk bags at a local retailer or the Municipal Utility Services counter, 1500 Warburton Ave. Non-compliance is subject to a $150 fine. One cubic yard of bagged debris is accepted at no charge. Additional material is collected at $25/cubic yard. Household hazardous material is not accepted. For set-out instructions, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Cleanup.
 The City of Santa Clara Senior Advisory Commission invites members of our community ages 50+ to take a voluntary survey to help us better understand the needs of older adults and guide City services and policies. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and all responses are confidential and anonymous. The submission deadline is May 31, 2026.
For questions, call the Senior Center at 408-615-3170. Thank you for helping us build a healthier, more supportive community!
 The City is making it easier to plan and build with the launch of its new and improved Permitting Online Portal. With a modern, user-friendly design and helpful built-in tools, this digital upgrade makes the permitting process faster and more convenient for residents, contractors, and businesses.
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The Permit Assistant: A new smart tool that offers customized guidance to help navigate the permit application process.
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Forms at a glance: See documents and forms required before starting an application.
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Centralized resources: A comprehensive library of information, providing easy access to the information needed in one convenient place.
Access the new portal at SantaClaraCA.gov/Permits. For more information, email permitcenter@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-2420.
Please note: If you’ve bookmarked the Permitting Online Portal webpage previously, the link must be updated in your bookmarks.
 A composting workshop will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Everett N. “Eddie” Souza Park, 2380 Monroe St. Residents will gain practical knowledge on how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a home compost bin for yard trimmings and food scraps, including how to apply finished compost. Registration is required, and in-person attendance is limited. Call the “Rot Line” at 408-918-4640 to sign up.
 Summer is almost here, and the Parks & Recreation Department’s reservations system is now online, making it easier than ever to book picnic areas and facility rentals anytime. Reserve picnic spots and facilities—including new building spaces at Westwood Oaks Park and Maywood Park, as well as the picnic area at Montague Park—at SantaClaraCA.gov/Reservations.
 The City of Santa Clara will proclaim May 17-23 as National Public Works Week (NPWW) to celebrate the dedicated public works professionals who provide vital infrastructure, facilities, and services to our communities. The Department of Public Works (DPW) collaborates with other City departments to provide infrastructure services in transportation, roadway and building maintenance, water and solid waste systems, parks, power, and emergency response.
The 2026 NPWW theme of “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” highlights the deeply rooted service-oriented reputation of public works professionals whose everyday efforts, both big and small, form the foundation of thriving communities. NPWW is a great opportunity to recognize our hardworking staff for the important role they play in building a city that is safe, sustainable, and successful.
On April 27, Water & Sewer Utilities moved to 851 Martin Avenue, shared with divisions of Finance and Silicon Valley Power. Aside from payments, all Water & Sewer Utilities’ customer services formerly at City Hall will be at the new location. Customers paying utility bills or permit fees related to water, sewer or recycled water service will continue using the payment windows upstairs in the West Wing of City Hall.
The new location provides Water & Sewer Utilities extra space to bring their Compliance Division into the main office, which also houses management, engineering, administration and conservation. Water Construction & Meter Services, Water Operations & Maintenance, and Sewer Operations & Maintenance remain at the Corporation Yard at 1705 Martin Ave.
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/WaterandSewer or call 408-615-2000.
The Triton Museum of Art and City of Santa Clara present Fútbol: The Art of the Game, a special group exhibition celebrating the upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup matches in Santa Clara. Featuring soccer-inspired works by diverse Bay Area artists, the exhibition highlights the connection between art, sport, and community. All artwork will be available for purchase beginning at the May 16 reception, with proceeds supporting the Triton Museum of Art’s mission of art, education, and community engagement.
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After close to a year of turning heads at City Hall Plaza, it’s almost time for this 2,500-pound stainless steel Pegasus sculpture by Adrian Landon to take flight to its next destination.
Stop by 1500 Warburton Ave., snap a photo, and share it on social media with #SantaClaraPegasus before it’s gone for good!
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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