As the sun-soaked days of summer approach, the South Bay is gearing up for a warm Memorial Day weekend, filled with an exciting lineup of events and long-awaited pool openings.
Memorial Day Weekend Block Party
When: May 28, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hue Church, Santa Clara
About: Enjoy free grub, music, snow cones and free childcare at this Memorial Day block party. Learn more here.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Park
When: May 29, 2023, 9 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park, San Jose
About: Join Dignity Memorial and the Memorial Day Committee in honoring and remembering our fallen and missing soldiers at Oak Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park in San Jose. The location has been hosting Memorial Day events for over 100 years. Learn more here.
Memorial Day Art Camp
When: May 29, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Young Art, Westfield Valley Fair, Santa Clara
About: Kids learn fundamental sketching skills, practice proportions, study sharing, and identify simple shapes at Memorial Day Camp at Young Art Westfield Valley Fair. Learn more here.
Pool Openings
South Bay Shores Season at California’s Great America
When: May 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Great American, Santa Clara
About: Head over to the opening weekend of South Bay Shores at California’s Great America! The park offers plenty of waterslides, a lazy river, and a kids’ area. Learn more here.
Blackberry Farm Pool Opens
When: May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Blackberry Farm, Cupertino
About: The Blackberry Farm pool is back open for the summer season. Open weekends only from May 27 to June 25, and Tuesdays to Sundays from June 27 to August 20. Learn more here.
Opening day of recreation swim at Eagle Pool
When: May 27, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Park Pool, Mountain View
About: Bring your bathing suit and towel for the opening day of Recreational swimming at Eagle Pool in Mountain View. Learn more here.