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Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

Open-air shopping, live music and a car show

By Brittney Sherman

Come Downtown on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. for a day of outdoor shopping, live music, kid’s zone and the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Car Show. Shop 50+ South County makers and enjoy live music from Undercover 80’s, Lavender Fields, and the Mitchell James Band. Join us on 3rd street later that same evening at 8 p.m. for a FREE outdoor movie night featuring "Cars!" We are “revving up” for free-family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill.

To learn more about this event and the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series go HERE.


 
Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

Shop small all Fall with Sidewalk Saturdays

By Brittney Sherman

The Fall Sidewalk Saturdays Season is in full swing! Now through November 25, meet local artists and retailers, and purchase custom one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list.

Started in 2020 to support home-based and retail small businesses through the pandemic, Sidewalk Saturdays has morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. This popular maker’s market located on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill, features anywhere from 15-25 vendors. Our 12-week seasons occur every Spring and Fall, between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Learn more about Sidewalk Saturdays HERE.


 
Independent hotel resumes Downtown construction

Independent hotel resumes Downtown construction

By Brittney Sherman

Hotel MOHI is a full-service luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown Morgan Hill on First Street and Monterey Road. Construction of the hotel was forced to stop during the COVID Pandemic due to tightening of lending markets. In 2022, to make the project more financially viable, the hotel was redesigned to accommodate a partial fifth floor and 13 additional rooms, for a total of 73 rooms. The MOHI hotel will include a spa, meeting facilities, and a market-hall restaurant. Hotel construction will resume shortly and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025.

Read the full Press Release HERE.


 
Dog-gone Downtown takeover

Dog-gone Downtown takeover

By Brittney Sherman

Hundreds of Morgan Hill residents and dogs came Downtown on August 26 for the first ever Doggy Days of Summer event! Dogs enjoyed two agility courses, the splash zone, and participated in the pet contest. Patrons shopped 35+ dog-themed vendors and enjoyed live music from the Shand Band and MaryEllen & Thom. Kiddos enjoyed the bouncy house, lawn games, and EZPZ mobile gaming truck. There was something for everyone!

Did you miss all the action? Watch the Doggy Days of Summer video recap HERE.


 
Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

Free family friendly fun in Downtown Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

During the months of August, September, and October, the City will provide FREE family friendly programming in the Downtown District. This series of events, called the 4th Saturday Downtown Street Series, was developed to make Downtown more accessible and inclusive, offer family-friendly events without impact to commuters, reinforce city branding, and support existing Downtown businesses.

These events will be held on the 4th Saturday of the following months: August 26, September 23, and October 28. Each event will vary in theme and programming in an effort to further enliven Downtown and encourage the entire Community to enjoy the open space and activations. The series of events will take place on Monterey Road between Main Avenue and 4th Street. To learn more, visit the website HERE.



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