 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 2026 State of the City Address, featuring a look at our community’s accomplishments and what’s ahead. The evening will include the State of the City address, community awards, live performances, and more. Light refreshments will be available.
Event Details
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Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Doors Open: 5 p.m.
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Mayoral Address: 6 p.m.
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Location: Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St.
Please Note: Tickets are not required to attend. Seating is general admission.
 Fall Recreation is in full swing! Don’t miss your chance to register for classes, workshops, volunteer opportunities and more. Explore the Fall Activity Guide and visit SantaClaraCA.gov/SignUp to find something for you this season.
Looking for a way to get your kids moving? Skyhawks sports programs give youth a fun way to learn new skills, build confidence and stay active. With classes in sports like baseball, basketball, flag football and more, there’s something for every young athlete.
Did you know the City of Santa Clara has an Extra Garbage Bag Tag Program? It’s a convenient way to dispose of occasional overflow trash without having to increase your weekly garbage service. For $8.31 each, these tags allow you to set out one additional 32-gallon bag (up to 30 pounds) on your regular garbage collection day.
Tags never expire and can be used anytime throughout the year. There is no limit to the number of tagged bags you can place at the curb.
Tags are available during regular business hours at:
- City Hall Utilities Window (1500 Warburton Ave.)
- Central Park Library (2635 Homestead Road)
- Mission Branch Library (1098 Lexington St.)
- Northside Library (695 Moreland Way)
 Join us at Oracle Park for an exciting matchup as the San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers! Explore the ballpark, grab some food and soak up the game-day atmosphere before the first pitch. Register online at SantaClaraCA.gov/SignUp (search ATG) or in person at the Senior Center Front Desk.
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Date/time: Sunday, Sept. 27 | 10:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Fees: $177 Res. / $224 Non-Res.
 California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 19! Volunteers throughout California will work together to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris.
The City of Santa Clara will be hosting a cleanup site from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register today and help be the solution to water pollution! For detailed information and to register, visit CleanaCreek.org.
For questions, contact Environmental Programs at environment@santaclaraca.gov.
 Phase 1 improvements at Central Park are nearing completion and are expected to wrap up by the end of September. This phase includes upgrades to the Pavilion parking lot and concrete pathways to improve ADA accessibility. Once complete, the Pavilion parking lot will reopen to the public. The Arbor bathrooms and picnic areas are open for use but remain unavailable for reservations.
Phase 2, focused on the construction of a new entrance and improvements to the existing traffic signal system at Kiely Boulevard and Kaiser Drive, has now begun and is anticipated to be completed in Summer 2027. Throughout this time, the Magical Bridge Playground and the basketball courts will remain open to the public. Visitors can park in the CRC Lot or once reopened, the Pavilion Lot. Pedestrian access via the Creek Trail will remain open.
Project updates can be found at SantaClaraCA.gov/ParkProjects.
 Join Santa Clara Parks & Recreation and parks throughout the country in a fun challenge to see how many pollinator species can be documented. With the iNaturalist app, you simply take a picture of a pollinator (bee, butterfly, bat, etc.) or plant, and the online community will help identify the species. Registration is free and open to first 100 people.
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Date/time: Saturday, Sept. 26 |10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Location: Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park & Community Garden, 2380 Monroe St.
 In celebration and recognition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Mission City Memorial Park is partnering with the Santa Clara City Library for a special evening featuring a community ofrenda, storytelling, and a showing of Disney Pixar’s Coco (PG).
In theme with the movie’s story about family, our connections to those who came before us, and the importance of remembering them, this event aims to offer an opportunity to learn about Día de los Muertos. Our top priority is that everyone stays safe and respectful, and the movie will be shown in the open “Evergreen Section” of the cemetery that does not house graves.
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Date/time: Friday, Oct. 23 | Activities begin at 5 p.m., movie begins around 6 p.m.
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Location: Mission City Memorial Park, 420 N. Winchester Blvd.
The Community Ofrenda will be open to the public from 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Nov. 6. Members of the community are welcome to bring labeled framed photos & other small mementos that remind families of their loved ones. Frames must be no larger than 5 x 7 inches. We ask the public to refrain from bringing candles, food or glass items.
More information is available at SantaClaraCA.gov/SunsetCinema.
 Santa Clara residents are invited to participate in Free Disposal Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. This event offers a free and convenient way to dispose of unwanted bulky items, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, and more.
To reserve your spot, call MTWS at 408-727-5365 between Sept. 21 and Oct. 2. Information on location, load limits, and accepted materials will be provided when you call. Proof of residency is required, and residents must unload their own vehicles.
Hazardous waste, automotive parts, and pressure-treated wood will not be accepted. For household hazardous waste disposal options, visit HHW.org.
 The 2025-26 Container Gardening Workshop Series recently wrapped up, helping residents learn how to grow vegetables, herbs, houseplants and succulents in small spaces. Made possible through funding from the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Urban Grant Program, the hands-on workshops provided participants with plants, containers and practical gardening tips.
Couldn’t make it? No worries, you can now access the Container Gardening Workshop Series Guide on the Community Garden webpage. The guide brings together helpful information, tips, and plant care guidance shared throughout the series to help you create and care for your own container garden at home.
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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