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Downtown Soccer Mini Pitch Activities |
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Score one for the home team by participating in a series of free, family-friendly activities at the Downtown Soccer Mini Pitch at 590 Castro St. Brought to the community in partnership with Intuit, the Mini Pitch is part of the City of Mountain View's Summer of Soccer celebrations:
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July 15, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Drop-in soccer experience with MVLA Soccer Club
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July 16, 10:00 a.m. – Storytime with Books Inc.
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July 16, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. – Player meet and greet and sticker book giveaway with Bay Football Club
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July 17, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Soccer skills challenges with San Jose Earthquakes’ Q Mascot
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/SummerofSoccer.
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Weekend Watch Party Celebration |
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Celebrate the 2026 international soccer tournament's finale with a weekend of festivities Downtown!
Head to the intersection of Castro Street and Dana Street for live music, family-friendly games and activities, business specials, and an Entertainment Zone.
Bronze Final Watch Party
Saturday, July 18
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Final Match Watch Party
Sunday, July 19
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more details, visit MountainView.gov/SummerofSoccer.
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Technology Showcase Features Inventors and AI for Small Business |
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The City of Mountain View and the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 11th annual Mountain View Technology Showcase, returning to Downtown Mountain View on Thursday, July 30.
This free public event highlights the cutting-edge technologies being developed right here in Mountain View—by startups, global companies, and research institutions alike.
New this year, exhibits will focus on the local makers community who are focused on novel technology uses, including inventions as well as functional art. Returning will be the popular autonomous vehicle displays, drone demonstrations, space exploration installations, robotics missions, virtual environments, and more.
Exhibits
Thursday, July 30
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza
Discussion Panel
Thursday, July 30
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
At 4 p.m. the event concludes at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts with a panel titled, "Leveling the Playing Field: AI for Small Businesses."
At this free session, the public will hear how artificial intelligence can help small businesses thrive and compete on a larger scale than was previously possible from both the perspective of those using AI tools as well as from the corporations developing them. Panelists include Intuit, LinkedIn, DeepLearning.AI, and St. Stephens Green.
For more information, visit the Technology Showcase website.
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Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center Activity Pool Temporarily Closed for Repairs |
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The Activity Pool at the Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center will be temporarily closed for pump repairs. The Lap Pool will remain open and continue operating with minor schedule adjustments.
The City is working with a specialized vendor and anticipates reopening the Activity Pool during the week of July 20.
Some programs will be temporarily moved to Eagle Pool. For more information about impacted aquatic programs, visit the City website.
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Registration Open for Citywide Garage Sale |
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Registration for sellers is underway for the Citywide Garage Sale. This year’s Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20.
This event supports the City of Mountain View's Zero Waste goals by keeping reusable items out of the landfill and conserving natural resources.
Sellers can register for free to have their home garage sale included on the City’s official sales map and can choose to participate on one day or both days of the sale.
For more information, visit MountainView.Gov/GarageSale.
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Santa Clara County Goes Door-to-Door to Collect Recalled Grapevine Plants |
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Beginning this week, the County of Santa Clara Division of Agriculture is going door-to-door to collect grapevine plants purchased from Costco in April and May 2026.
These plants may harbor the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive insect capable of spreading Pierce’s disease, a disease that is fatal to grapevines and harms other crops and plants. The County cautions that if the spread is uncontrolled, local fruit and wine production may collapse and Santa Clara County businesses could be prohibited from shipping plants to other parts of the state.
County agricultural staff are visiting customers who purchased these plants to deliver collection supplies and instructions, then returning later to collect the plants for proper disposal at no cost.
Residents should not relocate, compost, or dispose of the plants themselves.
For more information, visit cepascc.org/gwss-costco or contact the Division of Agriculture at 408-918-4662 or SCC.GWSS@cep.sccgov.org.
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Experience Downtown Vibes at Music on Castro |
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Music on Castro continues in Downtown Mountain View. Every Wednesday, singers and songwriters will perform live music. The community is invited to come out to enjoy the free entertainment while shopping and dining downtown.
Jim Witzel Quartet
Wednesday, July 15
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Vocals by David Johnson
Wednesday, July 22
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Performances are currently scheduled on the 200 block of Castro Street. The series will continue through early fall.
For the full lineup, visit Music on Castro.
Performers subject to change. No performances during inclement weather.
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Enjoy Outdoor Movies at Mountain View Parks |
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Join your fellow neighbors for an entertaining Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series season on Friday evenings through Aug. 14. Get ready for a night of open-air entertainment under the stars on Friday, featuring The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
Friday, July 17
8:30 p.m.
Sylvan Park
600 Sylvan Ave.
All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. or when dark. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show.
For more information, visit Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series.
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Join the Dance Party at Concerts on the Plaza |
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The Concerts on the Plaza series continues through the summer! Join your friends, neighbors, and fellow music lovers for nights packed with fun, food, and dancing at Concerts on the Plaza.
Friday nights through September, Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy as top music acts take the stage at the Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St. The next musical act features classic Americana rock:
Sounds of Skynyrd
Friday, July 17
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Food, beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase at the Bean Scene Cafe.
For more event details, visit Concerts on the Plaza.
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National Night Out Brings Community Together |
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The City of Mountain View is building a safer, more connected community through events like the annual National Night Out.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St. and Mercy Street
Stop by for an evening of cold treats, chalk art, music by a live DJ, and fun for all ages. National Night Out is an opportunity to connect with neighbors and meet members of the Mountain View Police Department, Mountain View Fire Department, and the City's Recreation Division. The event will feature vehicle displays, City information booths, and more.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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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.
July 17, 7:30 p.m. | La Rondine | Pocket Opera | In the glittering world of Parisian high society, the courtesan Magda has given up on love—until a chance encounter with the young and idealistic Ruggero rekindles a forgotten passion. Featuring the beloved “Song of Doretta,” Puccini’s lush, lyrical score soars with the emotion only he can deliver. Get Tickets
July 18, 8:00 p.m. | Best of SF Stand-up Comedy | Force Majeure Media | San Francisco has shaped stand-up comedy's impact on American culture since the days of Lenny Bruce. Now, a new generation of comedic talent is set to take the stage! Set your expectations extremely high. From the producers of one of the longest running independent shows in America, Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy, comes this comedy tour de force from some of the hottest up and coming acts in the Bay Area! Get Tickets
July 23-26 | A Year with Frog and Toad | Peninsula Youth Theatre | Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, A Year with Frog and Toad follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, the two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
July 15 | Music on Castro: Jim Witzel Quartet | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
July 17 | Concerts on the Plaza: Sounds of Skynyrd | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 17 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | 8:30 p.m. | Sylvan Park, 600 Sylvan Ave.
July 18 | Weekend Watch Party Celebration: Bronze Match | Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Downtown, Castro Street and Dana Street
July 19 | Weekend Watch Party Celebration: Final Match | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Downtown, Castro Street and Dana Street
July 22 | Music on Castro: Vocals by David Johnson | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
July 24 | Concerts on the Plaza: Billy Martini Band | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 24 | Summer Outdoor Movie Night: Hoppers | 8:30 p.m. | Stevenson Park, 750 San Pierre Way
July 29 | Music on Castro: Ted's Acoustic Jams | 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. | Downtown Mountain View, 200 Block of Castro St.
July 30 | 11th Annual Technology Showcase: Exhibits | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
July 30 | Leveling the Playing Field: AI for Small Businesses | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.
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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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