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Thursday, April 10

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in San Jose (April 10-19)
Thursday, April 10 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $30*
*$30 Adult, 
$25 Student (13—17)
, $22 Youth (12 and under)
| Historic Hoover Theatre
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in San Jose (April 10-19)
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a magical musical full of well-loved pop and musical theatre songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph ...

Saturday, April 19

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

2025 Free Easter Egg Hunt at Redwood Square (Sunnyvale)
Saturday, April 19 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Redwood Square
2025 Free Easter Egg Hunt at Redwood Square (Sunnyvale)
Easter at Cityline! Kick off Easter weekend with us at Cityline in Redwood Square! Join us on Saturday, April 19th, from 1-5 PM for a day of free, family-friendly fun, exciting activities, and BIG prizes! Here’s what’s in store: Family Easter Egg Hunt (1-2pm) – Kiddos can search ...

Monday, April 21

2025 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Monday, April 21 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
2025 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids.  Lyrids Active Period: April 15 – April 29, 2025 Peak: April 22, 2025 Best Viewing: Late evening of April 21 through dawn on April 22 The Lyrids are usually active every year from mid April to the end of April ...

Thursday, April 24

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| West Wind Capitol Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Saturday, April 26

41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Saturday, April 26 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)

The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...

Sunday, April 27

41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)
Sunday, April 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cupertino Memorial Park (Stevens Creek)
41st Annual Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 (April 26-27)

The 41st Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to the Cupertino Memorial Park on April 26-27, 2025. Enjoy free admission and free parking. An award-winning Bay Area festival showcasing Japanese arts, crafts, culture and traditions returns to the Memorial Park for the 41st year. Please ...

Friday, May 2

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, May 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Saturday, May 3

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, May 4

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
Sunday, May 4 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:30 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 19 – May 28, 2025 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2025, there should be minimal interference from the moonlight. Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their ...

Sunday, May 11

Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother's Day (2025)
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic. Rose Gardens of the Bay Area Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area: Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...

Saturday, May 17

Campbell’s 2025 Free “Boogie” Music Festival (May 17-18)
Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission, varying costs for food, drinks, etc.
| Downtown Campbell
Campbell's 2025 Free "Boogie" Music Festival (May 17-18)
46th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 17th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 18th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live ...

Friday, June 6

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, June 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

Saturday, June 7

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, June 8

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Thursday, June 19

Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...

Saturday, July 5

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, July 6

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Friday, July 25

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Friday, July 25 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Saturday, July 26

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Saturday, July 26 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Sunday, July 27

Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)
Sunday, July 27 – All Day | Cost: TBA*
*2025 pricing hasn't been announced yet (as of 4/1/25)
| Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27)

Gilroy’s most famous event is making a comeback. After a six-year absence, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return from July 25–27, 2025, at a new location—Gilroy Gardens. This marks a fresh chapter for the beloved festival, which has long been a cornerstone of ...

Tuesday, July 29

Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
Tuesday, July 29 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 18 – August 21, 2025, producing its peak rate of meteors around July 30. However, this meteor shower is unique; from late July through early August, you may see meteors. If you are unable to view ...

Saturday, August 2

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly

Sunday, August 3

Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Bank of America's "Museums On Us" Free Museum Weekend (2025)

Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly