Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and you know what that means: Summer and sunshine are on the horizon!
Spend the weekend soaking up the sun with foodie festivals, live concert performances, sunset cruises and patriotic firework displays. We’ve rounded up some of the best events happening in Silicon Valley to commemorate the unofficial start of summer.
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Whether you’re looking for a short road trip to seek adventure or some slice of paradise a bit closer to home, we’re sure you’ll find something to bring cheer to yourself, your family and your friends.
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575 3rd St., Napa / Website
From Friday to Sunday, May 26 to 28, your favorite artists will take the stage at the BottleRock festival in Napa Valley. Sip on craft wine and beer from the acclaimed region’s finest vintners and breweries, snack on cuisine from a hefty lineup of foodie-approved vendors, and see some of the biggest names in music take the stage. The festival’s 10th-anniversary lineup may be the most impressive yet, with performances from Post Malone, Lizzo, the Red Hot Chili Pepper, Lil Nas X and more. Pamper yourself with spa and beauty experiences from CryoGlowSF, The Sustainable Sparkle Bar, Shampoo & Chardonnay and the Henna Fairy, or rock out with the noise out with the silent disco party.
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2004 Fairgrounds Rd., Monterey / Website
It’s good vibes only this Memorial Day weekend at the California Roots music and arts festival. This year’s reggae celebration includes performances from Rebelution, Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime with Rome, Shaggy, Dirty Heads and Iration. Beginning on Thursday, May 25, and running through Sunday, May 28, enjoy a weekend of live music performances, art, yoga and sound healing events.
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2005 Valley Ave Gate 8, Pleasanton / Website
Spend an evening dining out this Memorial Day weekend at the largest Asian-inspired night market in the U.S. Inspired by the famous, open-air nighttime bazaars of Asia, the iconic Californian festival features more than 200 food, retail, craft and art vendors. Enjoy live concerts and entertainment, and try exotic street food and Asian-inspired delicacies.
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1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo / Website
Toast to diversity, food and community this holiday weekend at the FoodieLand Night Market. Enjoy this outdoor, multi-cultural celebration and try sweets and eats from more than 170 unique vendors. Indulge in loaded ramen and Hot Cheeto musubis, then try the newest dessert craze of Hawaiian honey cones at this foodie's paradise.
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4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara / Website
California’s Great America amusement park kicks off the summer season with a lineup of special events this memorial day weekend. Beat the summer heat at the South Bay Shores waterpark, get a thrill on the Railblazer rollercoaster, spend time with the PEANUTS gang in Planet Snoopy or catch a view eagle-eyes view of the park on the Delta Flyer. Stay to watch the sky above the park light up with color during the Memorial Day fireworks show on Sunday, May 28.
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1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View / Website
Let’s go girls! Country-pop legend Shania Twain is taking the stage at the Shoreline Amphitheatre to kick off the holiday weekend on Friday, May 26. Sing along to hits like “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and dance to singles from her newly released album, Queen of Me.
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7000 Joe Morgan Way, Oakland / Website
What’s more American than catching a baseball game this Memorial Day weekend? The Oakland A’s host the Houston Astros for a three-game series starting on Friday, May 26, and battle the Atlanta Braves for a home game on Memorial Day.
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Yacht Harbor, Slip 465, Sausalito / Website
Soak up the emerging summer sun on a private boat ride with the Schooner Freda B. Sail past some of the Bay Area’s most famous landmarks, including Alcatraz Island and Coit Tower. Book an afternoon on the water and see the Golden Gate Bridge shine in the daylight, or cruise into the sunset and watch the lights of the Bay Bridge glimmer through the night.
Make the most of your three days of fun with these celebrations in Silicon Valley. If you're looking to take a bigger trip, consider one of these fabulous locations for a big adventure, or book a stay at one of our favorite pet-friendly hotels across the United States.
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