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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.
 
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.
 

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.
Kids Rock
 
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.
 
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.