Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about what's on in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, downtown to the Summit.
What's happening in Los Gatos this weekend?
Check the This Weekend page; it lists everything in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno from Friday through Sunday, downtown to the Summit. Filter by category to narrow it down.
See this weekend →When is the Los Gatos farmers market?
Every Sunday, 9am to 1pm, year-round, on the Town Plaza along Montebello Way. It's the Los Gatos Certified Farmers' Market, and it's on Sunday, not Saturday.
Where can I find live music in Los Gatos?
The Live Music page lists every upcoming public show in Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, with Tonight and This Weekend lenses. Number 1 Broadway downtown and Thursday evenings at Testarossa's 107 Bistro carry a lot of it, and summer adds Music in the Park and Jazz on the Plazz.
See live music →Does downtown Los Gatos still close Santa Cruz Ave on Thursday nights?
No, the Thursday Promenade street closure ran in 2021 and 2022 and was cancelled. The Chamber's GOLD Thursdays, on the first Thursday of the month since May 2026, keeps Santa Cruz Ave open to cars.
When is the Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade?
The first Saturday of December at 11am, down N Santa Cruz Ave to Main St. The 2026 parade, the 70th, is Saturday, December 5. LGS Recreation, the Lions and the Town put it on.
Can you drive through Fantasy of Lights at Vasona?
No, in 2026 Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park is walk-only: four nights, December 5, 6, 12 and 13, from 4 to 9pm. Everyone needs a ticket, toddlers included, and entry is guaranteed only with one bought ahead on parkhere.org.
Is Montalvo in Los Gatos?
No, Montalvo Arts Center has a Saratoga address, so it isn't on this list. We cover Los Gatos mailing addresses (ZIPs 95030, 95032 and 95033), Monte Sereno included, which brings in the Summit Road wineries and leaves out Saratoga, Campbell and San Jose.
Are there free things to do in Los Gatos?
Yes: the Free page lists every upcoming event the organizer lists as free. The standbys are the Sunday farmers market, NUMU's Free First Sunday on the first Sunday of the month (register ahead), and the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
See free events →How do I submit an event to Los Gatos Events?
Use the submit form, and I read every one before it goes up. If it repeats, say so. New venues, school groups and service clubs are welcome.
Submit an event →