Festival season is finally upon us, and Silicon Valley is celebrating.
KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil
4/13 SARATOGA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Spring takes over Saratoga during the annual Blossom Festival at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, which has fun-filled events for all ages. 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, 408.867.4311, saratoga.ca.us
4/20 EARTH AND ARBOR DAY FESTIVAL
Learn, celebrate and reconnect with nature at Cupertino’s 16th annual Earth and Arbor Day Festival, featuring live performances and educational activities promoting sustainability and environmental safety. Library Field Park, 10400 Torre Ave., Cupertino, cupertino.org
LOS GATOS WINE WALK
Sip and stroll the streets of downtown Los Gatos. Enjoy unique vinos from 30 local wineries. losgatoschamber.com/wine-walk
4/20-5/5 FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS
Hosting its first-ever mainstay Spanish language work, Opera San Jose presents Daniel Catan’s Florencia en el Amazonas, a magical journey aboard a steamboat traversing the Amazon. California Theatre, 345 S. 1st St., San Jose, 408.437.4450, operasj.org
4/21 ROSÉ THE SLO WAY
Don your finest pink threads—Hotel San Luis Obispo hosts its third annual wine festival and fundraiser with premier rosé from 20 boutique Central Coast wineries, excellent food, live music and prizes. 877 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, rosethesloway.com
4/21-22 KOOZA
Cirque du Soleil’s latest aerial adventure follows the story of an endearing clown as he embarks on a journey of psychedelic self-discovery. Expect stunning choreography, awe-inspiring tricks and more. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 1.877.924.7783, cirquedusoleil.com
4/22 LEMO GOLF TOURNAMENT
The event raises funds for the LEMO Foundation, which is dedicated to providing young people with the opportunities they need to thrive. lemofoundation.org
The costumes for KOOZA were designed by Marie Chantale Vaillancourt.
4/27 TASTE OF CAMPBELL
Celebrate everything that makes the Campbell community unique at this year’s Taste of Campbell, which features wine tastings, a silent auction, local cuisine, live music and more. Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, eventbrite.com
4/27-28 CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
It doesn’t feel like spring until the sweet smell of cherry blossoms fills the air. The city of Cupertino will embrace this year’s bloom with the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which includes delicious food vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts and more. Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, cupertinocherryblossomfestival.org
5/2 INSIDE ANNE’S CLOSET
In its 10th year, Inside Anne’s Closet returns in 2024 with an evening of cocktails, shopping, fashion and philanthropy featuring local celebs and athlete models in partnership with Wilkes Bashford—all benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s awareness, research and screening efforts. Stanford Park Hotel, 100 El Camino Real Menlo Park, colorectalcancer.org/insideannescloset
Rosé the SLO Way is Hotel San Luis Obispo’s third annual wine festival, a perfect way to usher in spring and summer in Silicon Valley.
5/3-5 GOLDEN GETAWAY WEEKEND & CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Benefiting the 49ers Foundation, head to beautiful Carmel Valley Ranch for a luxurious weekend getaway alongside SF 49ers players, coaches and legends. 1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel-By-The-Sea, 49ers.com/foundation
5/10 TOM SEGURA
Comedian Tom Segura takes the stage at SAP Center with his hilarious standup. Opt for a platinum ticket that donates a portion of the proceeds to the World Central Market. 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose, tomesegura.com
5/19 CHILDREN’S CHAMPIONS
The Wender Weis Foundation hosts its annual field day at Palo Alto High to benefit underserved children throughout the Bay Area. 3-5pm, 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, childrens-champions.org
5/25-26 MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
With Hotel California headlining, this year’s Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival will be unforgettable. Peep the main stage for cooking demonstrations and the mushroom expo for samples of the finest truffles in town. Morgan Hill Downtown Amphitheater, morganhillmushroomfestival.org
