 Save the dates! The 2026 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival is back this September. This family-friendly event features over 170 artists and craft vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, premium wines, and micro-brewed beer. Admission to the fun is FREE!
- Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stay up to date with festival information at SantaClaraArtandWine.com.
 Join us for the final Concert in the Park of the season! Enjoy live music from 6:30 - 8 p.m., delicious food from onsite vendors, and a fun summer evening with family and friends.
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Aja Vu | Friday, Aug. 14 | Live Oak, 641 Moreland Way
Head to SantaClaraCA.gov/Concerts for more information.
 Summer is in full bloom, making it the perfect time to give your garden a boost with nutrient-rich compost! The City of Santa Clara is hosting a compost giveaway for residents on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 7:30 - 11 a.m. at the City’s Corporation Yard, 1700 Walsh Ave.
How to Participate:
- Bring a current utility bill and/or personal ID for verification.
- Bring your own sturdy containers (such as 5-gallon buckets or hard plastic totes).
- Limit: 40 gallons per household. Compost is available while supplies last.
Traffic Notice: Please access the Corporation Yard on Walsh Avenue from Lafayette Street. Both eastbound lanes on Walsh Avenue will be closed to traffic from Scott Boulevard. Questions? Contact Environmental Programs at environment@santaclaraca.gov or 408-615-3080.
 Bring your blankets and chairs and join us on Friday, Aug. 14 for a free movie night under the stars on our big inflatable screen. Movie starts at dusk at around 8:30p.m.
Superman (2025) | Rated PG-13 | Earl Carmichael Park, 3445 Benton St.
Find details at SantaClaraCA.gov/SunsetCinema.
 Fall registration is now open! Explore classes, upcoming special events, volunteer opportunities, and more in the Fall Activity Guide and visit SantaClaraCA.gov/SignUp to register today.
Looking for after-school programs? The 2026/27 Resident Youth Card Membership is now available for purchase online and will be available for purchase in person at the Youth & Teen Center starting Aug. 10. Current 2025/2026 Resident Youth Card holders will be given a grace period to use their membership for the beginning of the 2026/27 school year. Visit the Youth & Teen Center page for more information.
 The City of Santa Clara has launched a new Community Event Calendar on the City website. This interactive tool makes it easier to discover City events and stay connected. The current City calendar will remain available during the transition. More City events will be added gradually, with full implementation expected in late 2026.
Register for Personalized Event Updates
Residents are encouraged to sign up, share their interests, and choose how they want to hear from us. Registered users can receive personalized event recommendations, updates through their preferred channels, and automatic alerts about schedule changes, cancellations, and other important event information.
More than just a calendar, this new tool helps connect residents with events they care about while improving how the City plans and shares community programming.
 Help shape the future of tennis and pickleball in Santa Clara! Join us at one of the upcoming community meetings to share your thoughts and learn more about what’s next.
We’ll discuss survey results, provide an overview of the next steps, and gather additional feedback. Your input will guide future tennis and pickleball amenities.
In-Person Community Meeting
- Thursday, Aug. 20 | 6–7:30 p.m.
- Location: Senior Center, 1303 Fremont St.
Virtual Community Meeting (Zoom)
- Thursday, Aug. 27 | 6–7:30 p.m.
- Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 838 7026 1641
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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