San Jose Municipal Stadium6:30pm
Celebrate Independence Day with two back-to-back post-game fireworks extravaganzas!
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Vasona Lake County Parkcall for details
Learn how to sail a boat, kayak and paddle boat. The camp also includes hikes, crafts, fish, playing games and relaxation on the lake. Sign…
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Vision Literacy seeks tutors to teach adults how to read. Call to register for orientations, which begin in January and end in August at various…
408.262.1349
The Wellness Community Silicon Valley is accepting nominations for its 2008 STAR Caregiver Awards. Visit www.svwellness.org for more information.
Benefits orphans in the Philippines. Visit www.shoes4orphans.com for locations.
408.239.9970
San Pedro Square10am-2pm
In its 16th season, the market features fresh produce and local goods. Thru Dec 12. Free.
800.949.FARM
History Park5:30pm
Bring a picnic dinner, food to grill and games to play before watching the fireworks following the San Jose Giants ballgame.
408.287.2290
Baylands Park8am-sunset
Bring a picnic blanket, food, family, friends and games for a do-it-yourself, old-fashioned picnic and see Rock Lerum, stilt walker and juggler,…
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Santa Clara Central Park8am-10pm
Celebrate Independence Day with traditional activities including a carnival, petting zoo, face painting, Cosmo jump, swimming and live entertainment.…
408.615.3140
Gilroy Gardensnoon–2pm
This annual all-you-can-eat barbecue includes potato salad, hot dogs, chicken, watermelon and more.
408.840.7100
San Carlos and Woz Waynoon-10:30pm
Now in its 18th year, this festival live music, multicultural crafts, ethnic and festival foods, rides and games for the kids and, of course,…
408.841.8411
Hanchett and The Alameda10am
This revival of the Rose Carnival of 1896 features bands, dance groups, floats, pets, bikes, antique cars and more. Free.
Los Gatos High School1:30pm
Bring a chair or blanket for this outdoor concert at the Los Gatos High School lawn.
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The city hosts a day of events, including a pancake breakfast at the Quinlan Community Center from 7–11am and a children’s parade at Memorial…
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Ramona Avenue Parknoon–8pm
Join in the celebration at this annual block party hosted by the city.
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Milpitas celebrates our country’s Independence Day with an afternoon pool party and a concert and fireworks display in the evening.
408.586.3210
Anchor Education is asking for donations of old cars, trucks or vans to raise funds for special needs children.
800.240.6865
St Justin Catholic Church7:30am
A weekly program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Free.
781.321.9118
A Work of Heart6pm-midnight
Craft the night away in the art lounge. Supplies and tools provided.
408.266.1005
Cupertino Square9am-1pm
An open-air market of local vendors. Free.