🙌 What to do around SJ this weekend

Hey there! Here’s a roundup of 5 fun things happening around San Jose this weekend.

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3 Events to Attend

Maker’s Market Craft Fair

• When: Sat. (5/04), 11AM - 5 PM

• Where: Old Town Los Gatos Center (50 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Shop goods like jewelry, candles, organic body products, home goods, succulents, glasswork, and more at this craft fair for local makers. This craft fair is hosted at the historic Old Town Center, a beautiful downtown area filled with shops and idyllic scenery.

Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival

• When: Sun. (5/05), 9AM-11AM (parade); 11AM-5PM (festival)

• Where: Downtown SJ

  • The parade starts at San Jose City Hall (200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113)

  • The festival is at Cesar Chavez Plaza (194 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a parade and festival dedicated to Mexican history. The event includes a low rider show, folklorico dancers, food, and music. The parade route starts at City Hall and ends at Cesar Chavez Plaza, where the festival will be held.

Santa Cruz Memorial Forest Spring Seasonal Celebration

• When: Sun. (5/05), 11AM - 2PM

• Where: Cupertino Memorial Park (21121 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014)

• Price: Free (but registration needed); limited parking

• Description: Join the Santa Cruz Forest Guides in celebrating the life and renewal that spring has brought to the forest. Enjoy a relaxing guided nature walk and create a copper tree tag as a take-home keepsake. Make sure to reserve a spot.

1 Place to Visit

Emma Prusch Farm Park

• Where: 647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116

• Price: Free admission and parking

• Description: This 47-acre park offers large grassy fields (perfect for picnics, kite flying, games, and relaxing), a community garden, a rare fruit orchard, and a barn. Don’t miss out on seeing the adorable small farm animals on the property.

1 Restaurant to Try

Bertucelli’s La Villa

• Where: 1319 Lincoln Ave San Jose, CA 95125

• Description: Small Italian deli spot with delicious sandwiches and ravioli, and more. Bertucelli’s offers a hot bar, a cold bar, and a grocery section for Italian goods. There are also desserts like tiramisu and cannolis to round out your meal.

See you next week,

Cindy

P.S. Feel free to reply to this email and let me know which event/destination/restaurant recommendation you like best! I’d love to hear from you 🙂