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Check out photos from the City's most recent events on its Flickr page!
The City of Morgan Hill organizes and hosts a range of community events throughout the year to showcase some of the great aspects of living and working in Morgan Hill. Events may be singular or short-term, while others span a season or happen annually.
The City's Weekly 411 is also a good resource for what's happening within City Government and the community. Please note, periodically events may include street closures.
Featured This Winter
Volunteering for Local Parks & Trails, Saturdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, and 21, 9 - 11 a.m.
Volunteers are vital in helping to keep Morgan Hill's parks and public spaces looking fresh! The January 31 location is in the area of Butterfield Boulevard and the Caltrain parking lot. Meet at the Courthouse parking lot closest to Caltrain. View volunteer location details for this event and future volunteer opportunities in February 2026.
Budget Development Community Engagement Opportunities, February 6 & 7, 9 a.m., Council Chamber
The City is hosting a series of informational sessions sharing details and engaging your input on the upcoming budget cycle process, which covers two fiscal years, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. View general information about the City's budget and financials. You can also view a Budget Snapshot in English or in Spanish.
Senior Center Hosts Day Trip to SF's de Young Museum and Japanese Tea Garden, February 25
Enjoy a day trip to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park with visits to the de Young Museum and the Japanese Tea Garden. Explore world-class art and architecture, then relax among peaceful gardens, koi ponds, and a traditional tea house.
Trip Includes: Transportation, de Young and Tea Garden admissions, and travel staff. Please register early as space is limited. Minimum of 35 participants required by February 12 to prevent cancellation. View program and registration info on the Senior Center Day Trip webpage.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, Next Session Starts March 13
CERT is a 20-hour training course that teaches how to respond to emergencies. Course topics and hands on training include emergency preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, communications, damage assessment, disaster psychology, and disaster medical operations.
Register online in advance as classes fill quickly. Find out more about CERT and other Emergency Services resources.
Morgan Hill Celebrates 120 Years in 2026
The City will celebrate its 120th anniversary on November 10, 2026. Stay tuned for info about the anniversary as it is planned. View the City's webpage about the anniversary.
Events by Division / Department
Recreation - Magical Bridge Playground
Visit the Magical Bridge Playground webpage to find out more about upcoming events, supporting the playground, and being a part of its success, either with a donation, volunteering, or participating in an event as a performer or community support organization.
Recreation - Adaptive Programs
The City offers a series of adaptive play / hangouts and events for kids, teens, and adults.
Centennial Recreation Senior Center
- Lifelong Learning Series - Once a month, the community is invited to free informative lectures on a range of topics. Presentations are on the second Monday of most months at the Centennial Recreation Center's multi-purpose room and are organized by the Senior Advisory Committee, which posts each month's event flyer on the Lifelong Learning Program webpage.
- Check out the CRC calendar for monthly events; or, contact the Senior Center for more information about programs.
- Check out the Senior Center's info and newsletter that contains a monthly list of daily activities.
Economic Development
The City's Economic Development team hosts multiple popular events highlighting Downtown and the local business community. Info about upcoming events coming soon. To find out more about the City's Economic Development team, visit Choose Morgan Hill.
- Sidewalk Saturdays hosts a local shopping, small-business retail market featuring handmade, crafted, and natural products in Downtown Morgan Hill. Stay tuned for more info about 2026 dates.
Economic Mobility Programs & Events
Economic Mobility describes how economic status changes over time and describes the opportunity available to an individual. However, economic mobility is often more useful when used to assess the overall opportunity in a neighborhood, city, or state. The Housing team partners with outside agencies to promote programs and events designed to help individuals, neighborhoods, and our City.
- Programs and Events
- HouseKeys is the City's affordable Housing program administrator. The agency assists first-time homebuyers and renters of Below Market Rate (BMR) housing in Morgan Hill. The City and HouseKeys host in-person visits at City Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. View program information and schedule a visit.
Bicycling and Walking
Bicycling can be a fun, dependable, and virtually free mode of transportation. Once you discover the freedom, convenience, and fitness benefits of biking to any destination, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start riding sooner. There are many events and activities for enthusiasts to take advantage of.
- Check out the Bicycling and Walking page for more info. As events are planned, they'll be added here, too.
- Another option is to sign up for direct email notifications. Select Bike and Pedestrian Programs and Updates.
City Commissions
The City has three advisory commissions appointed by the City Council, and they periodically host community events. City commissions are the Library, Culture, and Arts Commission (LCAC); Parks and Recreation (PRC); and the Planning Commission.
- LCAC's Facebook page posts info leading up to its many events, including Art a la Carte every spring.
- LCAC also hosts Morgan Hill Open Studios every fall.
- The United Against Hate Campaign is ongoing.
- The PRC hosts a Family Health & Wellness Resource Week in May.
Always Active
Many times throughout the year, divisions and departments within the City government organize events that may be of interest. Check back for the latest information on a few of the City's social media pages:
- Environmental Services Division hosts a number of events throughout the year.
- City's many social media accounts managed by various departments throughout the City Government team
The City's website calendar includes all City Government events, activities, and community events.