Events & Activities
January
No Events or Activities
February
No Events or Activities
March
No Events or Activities
April
Kids Discover Arts – April 25 at Wheeler Community Center, 9 am – 12 pm
May
Spring Into Summer! Registration Expo – May 2, 6pm at Gilroy City Hall
Memorial Day Parade – May 25 on Tenth Street between Monterey and Miller, 11 am
Extreme Youth BMX & Skateboard event – May 30 at Las Animas Skate Park, 10 am – 4 pm
ROCK THE BOAT! Auditions – May 30 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 11 am grades k-6, 2 pm grades 7-12, 4 pm college students and parents. Call 846-0460 for info.
June
Special Friends Golf Tournament – June 5 at the Gilroy Golf Course
Gilroy Gardens Open Daily – June 6
Tee Off for Tourism – June 19 at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Check-in 11:30, 1 pm
Shotgun Start - Call for info. 846-4531 ext. 104
5th Street Live Concert Series – June 19, 26 at 5th Street & Monterey, 7 pm – Sponsored by Theater Angels and Out & About Magazine
Gilroy Youth Center Summer Program Begins – June 22, 1-6 pm at San Ysidro Park, 7700 Murray Avenue. Call 846-0477 for info.
Recreation Swim begins – June 22, 1:30-3:30 pm Monday- Friday at Gilroy High Pool and South Valley Middle School Pool.
July
4th of July Fireworks Salute – July 4 at Gilroy High School, 9:15 pm
5th Street Live Concert Series – July 3, 10, 17, 29 at 5th Street and Monterey, 7 pm
31st Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival – July 24, 25, 26 at Christmas Hill Park, 10 am – Celebrating 31 years of family fun!
The Gilroy Garlic Festival – three days of food, fun, shopping and celebration drawing an international crowd with a wide variety of garlic-spiced gourmet foods, multiple entertainment stages, an award winning children’s area and fine arts and crafts. It is always the last full weekend in July. – For more information go to www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
August
2009 Gilroy Kids Triathlon – Saturday, August 1, 8 am at the Gilroy High School Pool, 750 West 10th Street and surrounding areas. For children ages 5-13. Call Community Services for more information at 846-0460.
September
Renaissance Faire – Casa de Fruta - Sept. 12 through Oct. 18, 2009. Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ale, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on 5 different stages. Over 150 craft booth, games, rides and activities. Don’t miss our exciting Knights of Avalon Full Contact Jousting Troup. For information and tickets, visit the Renaissance Faire website at www.norcalrenfaire.com
October
Unveiling of Downtown Bronze Sculpture Project – TBA
Halloween Spooktacular - October 31, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Gilroy Outlets
Gilroy Premium Outlets presents this 8th Annual Trick or Treat event offering free glow necklaces, treat bags and treats to participants.
Renaissance Faire – Casa de Fruta - Sept. 12 through Oct. 18, 2009 - Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ale, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on 5 different stages. Over 150 craft booth, games, rides and activities. Don’t miss our exciting Knights of Avalon Full Contact Jousting Troup. For information and tickets, visit the Renaissance Faire website at www.norcalrenfaire.com
Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Fall Passport Weekend – October 3, 12-5 pm. Visit our Family Wineries, Sample our Award Winning Wines & enjoy VIP treatment as you travel throughout the Santa Clara Valley. Take part in activities planned exclusively for Passport holders. Barrel tasting, BBQ’s, Winery tours, New Releases, Music & lots of GREAT WINE. The $25 passport ticket is good for both days and includes a souvenir wine glass, a map of the wineries & your passport. information – www.wineriesofsantaclaravalley.com
November
Veterans Day Ceremony
December
Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Breakfast with Santa – Gilroy Senior Center, Saturday, December 12, 2009. Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. $12 Resident and $14 Non-Resident (fee includes Breakfast, crafts, and photo) Children Ages 3-12 years, 8:30 a.m. Seating & 10:30 a.m. Seating Space is limited, pre-registration is required
Misc
Business Mixture
Farmers Market
Father's Day Antique Street Fair
Flea Market