Cherry Jubilee
2025-06-06 11:00 - 2025-07-06 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, 95020, United States
The brand-new Cherry Jubilee is a stupendous cherry-centric extravaganza from June 6 through July 6, 2025 at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Come run away to the Three-Pit Circus and dive into an adventure of cherry-tastic entertainment, games, food, and eccentric characters.

Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
2025-06-28 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-29 08:00 - 20:00
Downtown Parade: With the help of the Hollister Downtown Association, our very popular Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Parade in downtown Hollister will be held on June 21 at 11:00 a.m. Fans will experience a real live cattle drive through the streets of downtown Hollister and see their friends and family in western attire as we celebrate our local history.

Figure 8 Eliminations / Jackpot Roping / Membership BBQ Lunch: June 22 at 8:00 am starts out with eliminations for the unique event of Figure 8 Roping, also known as the “San Benito Toss.” A very popular Jackpot Roping for qualifying contestants will immediately follow. The Membership BBQ Lunch will take place at 1:30 pm under the trees in the picnic area at Bolado Park Event Center. Tickets will be sold at the BBQ and everyone is welcome to enjoy a great steak BBQ.

Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo Performances: Day 1: June 27 begins with eliminations at 8:00 am at Bolado Park Event Center and is free to the public. That evening is our Public Safety Appreciation Night. We will have members of our local public safety in the grand entry and express a special thank you for their important work in our community. The fun begins at 4:30 pm with our Wine & Beer Tasting in front of the grandstands. Enjoy shopping at our Western Arts & Equipment Tent from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm along with dinner options at the variety of food vendors. Be sure to pick up the official San Benito County Horse Show & Rodeo merchandise. Grandstands open at 5:30 pm for the rodeo performance with the Grand Entry beginning at 6:30 pm.

Day 2: June 28 starts out with the Halter Horse Show judging in the U-Barn area of Bolado Park at 8:00 am, Dally Team Roping eliminations at 8:30 am and our San Benito County Saddle Horse Special Rodeo will begin at 10:00 am at the arena. We will again be partnering with Cooper’s Calling for this event. Our Western Arts & Equipment Tent hours are 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Day 2 is our Patriotic Appreciation Day. We will celebrate everything for the United States of America! Gates open at 12:30 pm for the rodeo performance with the Grand Entry beginning at 1:30 pm. Our very popular Cowboy BBQ Dinner & Dance begins at 5:00 pm. Relax and enjoy good food, good company, music, dancing, and an auction on The Patio.

Day 3: June 29 is our Spanish Heritage Day. We will celebrate with Mariachi’s in front of the grandstands at 11:00 am and a Charro performance during the rodeo. The Western Arts & Equipment Tent will be open from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Gates open at 12:30 pm for the rodeo with the Grand Entry beginning at 1:30 pm. We crown our All-Around Champions following the rodeo.

Aromas Community Market
2025-06-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Aromas Community Grange, Corner of Rose and Bardue, Aromas
The Aromas Community Market is back! And this year it’s on the same day as the Grange Pancake Breakfast (the last Sunday of the month). Join us on June 29th, July 27th, September 28th, and October 26th for fresh organic produce, delicious food, and goods from local makers. 8am to 12pm at the Aromas Grange (corner of Rose and Bardue in Aromas). Hope to see you there!

De-Escalation Training
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Aromas Community Grange, Corner of Rose and Bardue, Aromas
Join us for this highly interactive workshop and community-building event! Together, we’ll learn techniques to bring the temperature down in heated situations so that disruptions to solidarity work are minimized.

Conversations with Dad: Empowering Fatherhood
2025-07-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 351 Tres Pinos Road, Hollister, CA 95023, 351 Tres Pinos Road Suite A-201, Hollister, CA 95023, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
A 12 week long, evidence based group workshop centered around a positive parenting program specific for fathers. Workshop goals include:
•Strengthen Co-Parenting
•Promote Good Behaviors & Abilities
•Boost Parental Self-Efficacy
•Linkage to Community Resources
First course will begin April 23, 2025 for 12 weeks concluding on July 16th, 2025
Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish
*Child Care and Food Provided for in-person participants
Virtual option available to Monterey and Santa Cruz counties residents
For more information and to secure a spot please reach out one of our facilitators:
Monica Hernandez (831) 902- 8952
Mark Segovia (830) 387- 0511

Free Vaccine Clinic
2025-07-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 16:00
FREE flu vaccines at San Benito County
Public Health Every Wednesday & Thursday 10-12pm &
2-4pm, get you and your family protected for this
respiratory season.

Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings
2025-07-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America
Join us for our weekly meetings – every Thursday, 12:00 to 1:00 at 440 San Benito Street in Hollister.
Toastmasters of San Benito is affiliated with Toastmasters International. Learn how to give a speech in a friendly, easy-going, non-judgemental environment. Build self-confidence and self-awareness as you learn new skills.

Hollister Motorcycle Rally
2025-07-04 09:00 - 2025-07-05 17:00
The Hollister Rally began in 1947. It is believed to be the birthplace of the American Biker and was the inspiration for the powerful 1953 cult classic movie, The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. The cast, adorned in leather jackets, introduced hipster biker phrases to movie audiences and defined biker fashion for decades to come. The movie is considered a cultural milestone and motorcycle enthusiasts return to Hollister every 4th of July weekend to celebrate this cultural icon.
The epicenter of the Independence Rally is San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. The rally features magnificent motorcycles, live music, vendors selling everything related to motorcycles, festival foods, free motorcycle parking on the main street. The event is free and open to the public.
Vendor, sponsor and VIP opportunities are available from Roadshows, Inc. by calling 775-690-2035 or email to admin@roadshowsreno.com.
Hollister Independence Rally Page Link
Vendor registration Link
Sponsorship Information and Opportunities Link
Rally Schedule of Events (Link)

Garage Sale
2025-07-05 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – 981 Oak Creek Court/cross street-Oak Creek Drive. Furniture- hitch, table, desks, bookcase. Mountain Bike. Clothing, boots. Book. Storage- firewood rack, pot rack, hanging clothing rack. Misc household item. Computer monitors, jewelry. And more…..

SBALT Ranch Day
2025-07-06 09:00 - 12:00 | San Juan Bautista, CA
Work parties and/or hikes on Nyland and Rancho Larios Protected Lands in San Juan Bautista.

Gavilan College Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-07-08 15:00 - 21:30
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Study Session – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Gavilan College, Gilroy Campus, Gymnasium Lobby
Closed Session – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Gavilan College, Gilroy Campus, Social Science Room 111
Open Session – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Gavilan College, Gilroy Campus, Library Room 170
Agenda

Robotics 101 - Intro to LEGO Robotics
2025-07-09 10:00 - 2025-07-13 11:30, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 2025-07-14 11:30, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 2025-07-15 11:30, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 2025-07-18 11:30, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 2025-07-19 11:30, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 2025-07-20 11:30, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 2025-07-21 11:30 | Hollister Montessori School, 2300 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
Robotics 101 is our week long workshop to introduce students to designing, programming, and engineering through a series of daily challenges.
Perfect for ages 8 – 13
Grades 4 – 8
2300 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
5-day, 1.5-hour long session consisting of the following
— 15-minute introduction to the day’s concepts
— 1-hour active building and programming
— 15-minute wrap-up conclusions and discussion

The Sound of Music - San Benito Stage Company
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Hollister High School Auditorium, 1220 Monterey St., Hollister, 95023, United States America
San Benito Stage Company Presents The Sound of Music
San Benito Stage Company invites the community to its Summer Family Musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless classic will be brought to life by two separate casts, each offering a unique and memorable performance. Audiences are encouraged to attend more than once to experience the talent and interpretation of both casts. The production features performers ranging in age from 8 to 70, showcasing months of dedication from local actors of all ages.
All performances will be held at the Hollister High School Auditorium.
Tickets are available at: bit.ly/SBSCTickets
For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org.

Friends of the San Benito Library Book Sale
2025-07-12 09:00 - 11:30 | san benito library, 470 5th Street, Hollister, CA, 95023, United States
This month’s sale will be from 9 AM to 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 12th.
We have many books for both kids and adults. Fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, audio books, you name it, we probably have it. Plenty of new donations, all at bargain prices.
The sale will be behind the library, which is at 470 5th St. in Downtown Hollister. Look for the signs.
Hope to see you there!

Local Author Veronica Vasquez Book Launch " My Emotions Dance Journal"
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Barnes and Noble, 6825 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy, 95020, United States America
📚 You’re Invited! 📚
Join us for the official Book Launch Party of My Emotions Dance Journal — a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) journal for kids created by local author and JMM Dance Co. founder, Veronica Vasquez!
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 12
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Barnes & Noble, Gilroy CA (6825 Camino Arroyo)
🎂 Celebrate Veronica’s birthday with us!
✨ Enjoy FREE bookmarks, birthday treats, and special activities with every book purchase.
All book proceeds benefit JMM Dance Co.’s youth programs!
Come support a local author, shop the journal, and help bring emotional wellness tools to kids in our community.

Portland-based art-rock band Baby Grendel
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth Street, San Juan Bautista, United States America
Baby Grendel, which started out as a recording project for frontman Jonathan Suarez, came together on the Hatch(l)ing EP, recording as a cohesive band, bringing together a dynamic blend of art-rock sounds, creating a milestone in their musical journey. Known for their introspective, genre-blurring sound, Baby Grendel is the brainchild of Jonathan Suarez. With Hatch(l)ing, the band expands on the emotional themes of isolation, growth, and self-acceptance that have been a constant throughout Suarez’s musical evolution.
“I’m not someone who’s had an easy time making friends. The songs I make are sometimes about isolation, and about a cycle that all of us have to go through on our own forever,” comments Suarez. “We do extraordinary things, bending time and space, to try to break through to something new, but it’s always just going to be us and this dizzying cyclic existence. I think it can mean something if we learn how to be honest.
“Hatch(l)ing is also about growth and change. Evolving a solo project into a 5-piece band. Learning to accept the way things unfold without thinking that nature made a mistake. I’m having a hard time with that these days, but it’s the only show in town so it’s where I’ll be.”
The new EP Hatch(l)ing was recorded at Jackpot! Studios in Portland, with renowned producers Larry Crane and Justin Chase at the helm. The EP features four tracks: “Satellite,” “Hatching,” “Morning Prayer,” and “They Will Fall,” each showcasing the band’s evolving sound with rich instrumentation and deeply personal lyrics.

Sensory & Self Awareness Celebration Day – Free Family Event
2025-07-16 16:00 - 18:00
Join JMM Dance Co. for a free community celebration focused on movement, emotions, and inclusion! This event features a Family SEL Dance™ class, sensory play stations, storytime & emotions activities, youth dance presentations, and free giveaways. Open to all ages and abilities.
