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| All City Picnic |
| Celebrate Independence Day at the
annual City of Santa Clara “All City Picnic” in
Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard. This popular community event
begins at 8:00 a.m. with an outdoor pancake breakfast at the
Pavilion and continues with FREE live entertainment throughout
the day on the Pavilion Stage. You may bring a picnic lunch
or purchase all-American foods from one of the many local nonprofit
organizations represented. Families will enjoy games galore
in the carnival area, swimming at the George F. Haines International Swim Center,
and a petting zoo – all at affordable prices. The picnic
ends at 5:00 p.m., but the fun continues with a fantastic fireworks
display at 9:30 p.m. Bring your blanket and chairs and head
to the Millikin School lawn area to watch the fireworks. Call
(408) 615-3140 for additional information. |
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| Art & Wine Festival |
| This annual event is held the third weekend in September
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Santa Clara's Central Park.
Activities, events include: pancake breakfast, over 175 booths displaying arts and crafts, fine painting, toys, jewelry and
ceramics, premium wines (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), micro-brewed beer,
and a wide variety of entertainment on four stages. Tantalizing food
offered by over 25 different community groups. Kids Kingdom
provides a variety of attractions for the entire family to enjoy such as a petting zoo, carnival rides, live entertainment, crafts,
face painting and more. Free admission. Call (408) 615-3140 for more information. |
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| Kids Rock |
Santa Clara kids in grammar school are rocking all night long! Held on select Friday nights at the YAC from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., each Kids Rock has a different theme and is packed full of games and fun activities. A snack is included each night. Entrance into Kids Rock is $5.00 and pre-registration is required. For upcoming event dates please call the Walter E. Schmidt Youth Activity Center at (408)615-3760.
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| Halloween Party |
| Start your Halloween celebration with this annual event held each October 31. Come and have a SPOOKTACULAR time at the YAC’s Halloween Party. Admission is FREE! The party includes entertainment, treats, carnival games, tiny tots play area, and arts and crafts. Pre-school age children through 5th grade are welcome and are encouraged to come in costume. |
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| Teen Zone |
Come join the action at the YAC! TEEN ZONE is for students who attend a middle school in SCUSD or who live in Santa Clara, and want something fun to do on Friday nights. Teen Zone's main event will vary with both active and passive activities. Photo ID (Resident Youth Card or current SCUSD student body card) is required at the door; admission is $3.00. For upcoming event dates please call the Walter E. Schmidt Youth Activity Center at (408)615-3760.
Please refer to Resident Youth Card Registration Packet. |
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