Cupertino Releases Summer Parks Event Calendar
The City of Cupertino's Parks and Recreation department has published its calendar for upcoming summer events. The schedule highlights a variety of planned activities for residents. Full details for the events listed on the city's website require Javascript to be enabled.
- The popular Shakespeare in the Park series will feature "The Tempest" at the Memorial Park Amphitheater on Saturdays and Sundays from July 20 to August 4. - A Fourth of July celebration is planned for Memorial Park, which will include a pancake breakfast, a children's parade, and a concert by the band Phil 'n the Blanks. However, due to city budget cuts, the fireworks display has been canceled. - The "Movies in the Park" series will take place at Creekside Park on Friday evenings in August. The film lineup includes "The Little Mermaid" (August 2), "Migration" (August 9), "A Million Miles Away" (August 16), and "The Incredibles" (August 23). - A family-friendly "Cupertino Campout" is scheduled for July 20-21 at Creekside Park, featuring mobile recreation activities, crafts, s'mores, and an outdoor screening of the movie "Up". A continental breakfast will be provided for the more than 190 campers anticipated to attend. - A new "Disco at Dusk" event with a Barbie theme is scheduled for June 21 at the Community Hall, offering a silent disco experience with wireless headphones and three music channels. - The city's Parks and Recreation Department, led by Director Rachelle Sander, is navigating the summer events season after the Cupertino City Council approved a $9 million reduction in services for the 2024-25 fiscal year to address a significant budget shortfall. - The Summer Concert Series will take place on Thursdays at the Memorial Park Amphitheater and is set to feature a variety of musical acts, including the Cupertino Symphonic Band, The Joint Chiefs, and the Country Cougars. - Beyond city-organized events, the Cupertino Village shopping center will host its own Summer Music Series on Saturday afternoons in June, with performances by the band "Mirage Trilogy" and "DeeJay Eric".
