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Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

Where's Waldo hiding in Morgan Hill?

By Brittney Sherman

The 2023 Find Waldo Local scavenger hunt will kick-off on Saturday July 1. This is the 11th year that local small business Booksmart has coordinated the scavenger hunt, as a family friendly summer activity that promotes the Buy Local spirit. Pickup your passport at Booksmart, located in the Vineyard Town Center, and get ready to find Waldo in 25 local business locations.


 
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.


 
PRIDEFEST 2023

PRIDEFEST 2023

By Brittney Sherman

For several years now, the City of Morgan Hill has organized a PRIDE flag raising ceremony to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Community. This year’s event, called PRIDEFEST 2023, will take place on June 1 and will include guest speakers, educational booths, refreshments, live entertainment, and of course a flag raising ceremony. The event is free and open for the entire community to attend, including families and people of all ages.


 
Walk, bike, and roll Downtown on May 13

Walk, bike, and roll Downtown on May 13

By Brittney Sherman

Join the City of Morgan Hill in Downtown Morgan Hill as they close the road to vehicle traffic and open it to non-vehicular activities and entertainment along Monterey Road. Walk, Bike, or roll through Downtown and enjoy the businesses, restaurants, Farmers' Market, and Sidewalk Saturday events taking place nearby. Additional information about this FREE community event can be found HERE.


 
Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

Popular Makers Market returns for a 4th season

By Brittney Sherman

What started out as a way to support local home-based makers and brick n mortar retailers during the pandemic, has since morphed into a beloved community event embodying the Buy Local spirit. The Grand Opening of the 4th season of Sidewalk Saturdays will kick-off on Saturday April 1 and feature over 20 vendors. The 2023 Spring season will take place every Saturday between April 1-June 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on 3rd street in Downtown Morgan Hill. To learn more about the event or become a vendor, visit the Sidewalk Saturday’s website.


 
How would you activate Downtown?

How would you activate Downtown?

By Brittney Sherman

In January 2022, the City Council approved the creation of a Downtown community parklet project to create additional community space. City staff would like to hear your thoughts about the ideas to program the community parklet, as well as explore other Downtown activation ideas. Please join us for a presentation at the Community and Cultural Center El Toro Room on Monday March 6, 2023. Meetings will be held in-person and via zoom from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. and from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. If you have questions, or would like to share feedback and ideas directly via email, please reach out to Brittney.sherman@morganhill.ca.gov

Join the webinar from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. HERE

Join the webinar from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. HERE


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