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Touchdown at Mountain View Fan Fest |
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Warm up for game day with a community tailgate!
As the 2026 professional football championship game heads to nearby Levi’s Stadium, come out to Downtown Mountain View on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. for music, games, giveaways, and other fan-friendly fun.
Downtown businesses will be serving up special deals and meals. If you are a business owner, fill out the Mountain View Fan Fest Survey to get in on the action.
For more details, visit MountainView.gov/FanFest.
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Grand Opening for Downtown Mountain View's
First Retail Pop-up Shop
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A grand opening for Downtown Mountain View’s first retail pop-up shop is scheduled for the first Saturday in February.
Saturday, Feb. 7
1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
293 Castro St.
MOMENT Mountain View is participating in the City of Mountain View’s one-year retail pop-up program, which is designed to activate a vacant Downtown storefront.
In collaboration with MOMENT, the pop-up shop is opening under the shared retail banner of “Don’t Eat Me.” The pop-up features four creative small businesses and opened with limited weekly operating hours following a soft launch in December 2025.
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Applications Open for Chinese Language
Civic Leadership Academy
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Spots are still available for the City of Mountain View's third Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy in March 2026. The Chinese Leadership Academy is a free, eight-week-long program for Chinese-speaking Mountain View residents. The program is designed to improve participants’ understanding of local government and City services.
Through the program, participants are encouraged to increase their civic engagement, leadership, and volunteerism in the community. The Academy also prepares individuals to serve on City Council advisory bodies and committees.
Academy applications (available in English and Chinese) are due by Friday, Feb. 20.
Listen to what former graduates of the program have to say in the Civic Leadership Academy Promo Video, available in English and Chinese.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/ChineseAcademy.
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Annual Lunar New Year Celebration |
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Join our community to usher in the Year of the Horse at the City of Mountain View's annual Lunar New Year Celebration!
Saturday, Feb. 28
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
This multicultural event will showcase traditional performances, hands-on crafts, engaging games, community booths, and a diverse array of delicious cuisine from food trucks.
The 2026 Fire Horse Year represents renewal, strength, and forward momentum, and is viewed as a high-energy, transformative year that rewards courage, action, and adaptability. Come together with neighbors and friends to honor tradition while creating new memories.
This event is made possible with the generous support of Deleon Realty, along with Star One Credit Union and The Ameswell Hotel.
For more information, visit Lunar New Year Celebration.
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City Receives GFAO Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 33rd Time |
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The City of Mountain View has once again been recognized for excellence in financial planning and transparency, receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget. This marks the 33rd time the City has earned this prestigious national recognition.
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest honor in governmental budgeting and is awarded to public agencies that go beyond basic statutory requirements to produce a budget that serves as a comprehensive policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communications tool for the public.
GFOA is a nonprofit professional association that advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research to more than 30,000 members and the communities they serve throughout the United States and Canada.
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Book Sale this Weekend at
Mountain View Public Library
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Shop for gently-used books at the Friends of Mountain View Library Book Sale this weekend.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Member Hour: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
General Sale: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
General Sale: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Book Sale will be held in the bookmobile garage off of Mercy Street on the backside of the Library building. Funds raised will support Library programs.
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Artist Reception and Gallery Talk
with Don Hershman
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Join the City of Mountain View for an evening celebrating The Art of Code Switching, a compelling exhibition by artist Don Hershman at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.
This special event will feature light refreshments and a moderated discussion exploring the themes behind the exhibition. Hershman's work invites reflection on lived experience and the nuanced act of adapting one’s voice, behavior, or expression across different environments.
Guests will have the opportunity to hear the artist speak directly about his creative process and to view the exhibition in a relaxed, social setting. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Mountain View Downtown, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts committees.
Admission is free. Reserve your tickets online at tickets.mvcpa.com.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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Hershey Felder Presents David Yazbek: My Broadway at MVCPA
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
Through Feb. 8, select dates and times | Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me | TheatreWorks Silicon Valley | Set in Hershey Felder’s mind, The Piano and Me is the secret story behind everything you have ever seen from Hershey Felder. Featuring some of the greatest and most popular music ever composed for the piano, this story tells the truth behind the aches, the pains, the fear and the elation of the person who has given more concert piano performances—six thousand and counting—than any other performer in the world. Get Tickets
Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 4:00 p.m. | The Snow Queen | TheatreGames Productions | **Performance in Russian** The Snow Queen, based on the famous Andersen’s fairy tale and written for the theatre by Eugene Schwartz, is a mesmerizing tale of selfless love, loyalty and courage. This classic tale is suited for the whole family, and it is one of the most beloved timeless winter shows. Get Tickets
Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. | Kismet with Kali and Solo Bharatanatyam Recital | Shruti Abhishek Dance | An evening of Bharatanatyam and contemporary expression featuring Nitya Narasimhan presenting a solo Bharatanatyam recital and Shruti Abhishek presenting Kismet with Kali. Get Tickets
Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. | David Yakbek: My Broadway | Hershey Felder Presents | Best known for his award-winning Broadway works including The Band's Visit, Tootsie, The Full Monty and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, David Yazbek invites you into his wild mind and his brilliantly creative world. With music, stories, and sharp dry wit, David will take you behind the scenes of his Broadway beloved hits. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
Jan. 31 | Friends of Mountain View Public Library Book Sale | 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, Bookmobile Garage, Mercy Street driveway
Feb. 1 | Friends of Mountain View Public Library Book Sale | 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Mountain View Public Library, Bookmobile Garage, Mercy Street driveway
Feb. 7 | Mountain View Fan Fest | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View
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AskMV at Your Service
Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV.
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