Free events in Santa Clara, CA

Free Shakespeare in the Park presents Antony and Cleopatra in a production directed by Katja Rivera.

A volunteer session at the park welcomes participants ages 14 and older. High school students can earn service-learning hours during summer vacation. Additional information is available from the organizers.

This free outdoor concert at Memorial Park is part of Cupertino Parks and Recreation’s Summer Concert Series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair, settle in on the grass, and take in live music, a friendly community vibe, and summertime fun. The series spans symphonic sounds, classic rock, Latin rhythms, funk, soul, pop, and dance favorites. This performance spotlights Get Lucky Band, and the season also showcases Cupertino Symphonic Band, Blind Pilots, The Blanks, Fire Peach, Misguided Saints, Patron Latin Rhythms, The Joint Chiefs, Mad About You, The Sound Project, and Smokin Slice of Mojo.

Cupertino Parks and Recreation hosts a free outdoor screening of A Bug's Life (G, 1h 35m, 1998) at Creekside Park. Pack a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in for a relaxed summer evening with others in the community. The film follows Flik, an inventive ant whose mistake puts his colony at odds with a gang of demanding grasshoppers, sending him to seek defenders and leading to a group of circus insects who may be the unexpected help the ants need.

Now in its fifth year, the Milpitas City Wide Garage Sale features home-based sales throughout the community. Participation is free, and sellers can be added to a shared map at no cost. An online map will be available to highlight all participating locations.

Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a free morning workout with Santana Row and lululemon in Santana Row Park near the chess board. This outdoor yoga class is open to the public at no cost. Sign up is available.

The 34th Festival of India is a Bay Area celebration that features a lively mela and the India Day Parade in Fremont. Throughout the weekend, the fair offers authentic cuisine, traditional arts and crafts, diverse shopping, and continuous cultural performances on a main stage. The parade showcases colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups, honoring the diversity and pride of India as it moves through the city.

In its 34th year, the Festival of India Mela and Parade, presented by the Festival of Globe, offers a vivid celebration of Indian heritage in Silicon Valley. A grand procession of cultural floats pairs with live music and dance, while Indian cuisine and a lively handicraft bazaar create a festive marketplace. Family-friendly activities include a kids zone, making it welcoming for all ages. The spirit of the event centers on unity and diversity with a global outlook.