Events Calendar

Join Park Interpreters and Rangers via Zoom to learn about the nature and history of our parks and become a Virtual Junior Ranger.
in a fun online adventure.
Through a series of 8 virtual after-school sessions, we will explore a variety of topics and discover how to keep our parks healthy and what we can do to protect them.
Those who attend at least 3 sessions will earn a Junior Ranger certificate and badge and will be invited to an optional in-parks Junior Ranger Family event.
Registration required. Best for ages 7-12.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Explore the flora, fauna, and local history of a new trail each month with a Park Interpreter.
Designed for adults 55+, these 2-hour excursions are a great way to meet fellow park enthusiasts and enjoy park trails in the comfort of a group. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes.
This stroll will meet at the Mendoza Entrance to Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park and follow the 1.5 easy to moderate Rancho La Polka Trail.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Explore the flora, fauna, and local history of a new trail each month with a Park Interpreter.
Designed for adults 55+, these 2-hour excursions are a great way to meet fellow park enthusiasts and enjoy park trails in the comfort of a group. Bring water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes.
This stroll will meet at the Harvey Bear entrance to Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park and follow the 2-mile easy paved Martin Murphy Trail.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Come to Chitactac Adams Heritage County Park on the first Saturday of July, August or September to discover evidence connected to the cultural and resource management traditions of the native people who resided along Uvas Creek for thousands of years.
Along the guided hike we’ll discuss and acknowledge how the past influences modern perspectives. Registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Come tour the Joseph D Grant Ranch House and learn about the history of this pioneer family. Joseph D. Grant played an important role in shaping California in politics, industry and land preservation.

Meet at the Grant Ranch House. Questions? Call (408) 274-6121

Join a Park Interpreter for a guided stroll on the Martin Murphy paved trail at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear County Park.
The program and the trail are ADA-friendly, and visual and tactile aids will be provided. Together we’ll explore the local habitat, including why the two mountain ranges within Santa Clara County have so many differences between their ecosystems.
Registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Discover a new County Park on the last Saturday of each month as we explore, learn about, and respect nature in this 1-hour family program.
After completion of 3 park explorations, Junior Rangers can submit their completed logbook and receive the Santa Clara County Junior Ranger badge.
Best for ages 7-12. Registration required.

Questions? Email [email protected] 

Come celebrate our valley's rich agricultural history! The 8th Annual Fall Festival will have local arts, crafts and foods, kids activities, agricultural workshops, animal presentations, historical autos, antique farm equipment, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, entertainment, pumpkin patch - and more.

Join us on October 5, 2024 from 9 am to 2 pm

Free Admission- $6 Parking Fee

Check back in soon for details...

Take a look back at Fall Festival 2023 

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, concessionaire, or exhibitor for an event hosted by Santa Clara County Parks, click here to complete the request form. 

FREE EVENT - 免费活动 - EVENTO GRATIS - CHƯƠNG TRÌNH MIỄN PH

Celebrating Wellness of Communities and Wetlands
Presented by
Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation
in partnership with
Supervisor Otto Lee, District 3

Sunday, October 13
10am-3pm
Alviso Marina County Park
1195 Hope Street, Alviso, CA

Wellness Resources -  Kayak Rides - Pumpkins for Kids 

Multicultural Entertainment -  Flu Vaccinations