Mountain View Area Events: See What’s Coming Up This Week

Otto I. Eovaldi

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Want to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Mountain View Patch community calendar is a great way to see what’s happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week.

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Here are a few events happening this week throughout Mountain View:


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Featured Event: Free Movie Monday This Labor Day

  • When: Monday, September 6th at 1:00 p.m.
  • Where: ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
  • What: Come out and enjoy FREE Movie Mondays exclusively at the ShowPlace ICON Theatres in Mountain View. For a limited time, all guests can enjoy free movies all day every Monday, including this Labor Day. This week’s films include Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Candyman… Learn More
Featured Event: Free Movie Monday This Labor Day (Jim Nowicki)

Free Personality Testing

  • When: Monday, September 6th at 2:00 p.m.
  • Where: 1080 Linda Vista Ave
  • What: Most of our lives we’ve been taught to believe that personality is a genetic trait that cannot be changed, and that you just have to “deal with it.” This simply is not true. The fact is, you can change your personality and become a much better, and happier version of yourself that… Learn More

Outdoor Storytime – Mountain View Public Library

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m.
  • Where: Mountain View Public Library
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMWelcome back!We are pleased to present in-person storytimes this Fall in Pioneer Park. Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and and rhymes with our Children’s Librarians. Tuesdays a… Learn More

Var Boys Water Polo vs Harker – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More

Boys’ Water Polo v. Gunn (Home) – Mountain View High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:30 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More

ML: ELAC Meeting – Mountain View Whisman School District


FS Boys Water Polo vs Harker – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 4:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More

JV Girls Volleyball @ Westmont – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Learn More

JV Girls’ Volleyball v. Pioneer – Mountain View High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More

JV Girls Water Polo vs Harker – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More

Girls’ Water Polo v. Gunn (Home) – Mountain View High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 5:45 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Tuesday, September 7 from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More

Site Council Meeting (In Person or via Zoom)

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More

Var Girls Water Polo vs Harker – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Learn More

Var Girls Volleyball @ Westmont – Los Altos High

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Learn More

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball v. Pioneer (Home)

  • When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Learn More

Featured Event: Become a Canopy-Certified Community Forester!

  • When: Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Zoom
  • What: Starts Wednesday, September 8, 2021 This 9-week course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and training you need to take action in your community right away. As a Community Forestry School graduate, you will be equipped to identify trees, plant and prune effectively, ex… Learn More

Business Issues & Public Policy Committee (BIPP)

  • When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View Chamber of Commerce: Wed
    nesday, September 8 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Business Issues & Public Policy Committee Identifies and acts on key issues of interest to Mountain View businesses. Areas of focus include local, state and federal le… Learn More

Sci-Fi September: Virtual Adult Craft Night

  • When: Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View Public Library
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMOur popular craft night takes on a sci-fi theme this month! We will create a cute little plushie character from sci-fi filmdom; you won’t know which one you’re getting until you pick… Learn More

HEALTH VAN DAY – Alta Vista High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Alta Vista High
  • What: Event listing from Alta Vista High: Thursday, September 9 at 12:00 AM through Friday, September 10 at 12:00 AM Learn More

Girls’ Water Polo at Wilcox (Away) – Mountain View High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Thursday, September 9 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More

Var Girls Water Polo @ Los Gatos – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM Learn More

JV Girls Water Polo @ Los Gatos – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 4:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More

Boys’ Water Polo @ Wilcox (Away) – Mountain View High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Thursday, September 9 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More

Back to School Picnic (PTA) – Springer Elementary

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Where: Springer Elementary
  • What: Event listing from Springer Elementary: Thursday, September 9 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More

JV Girls Volleyball vs Leigh – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Learn More

JV Girls’ Volleyball @ Los Gatos (Away)

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More

FS Boys Water Polo @ Los Gatos – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Learn More

DELAC #1 – Mountain View High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Thursday, September 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More

Var Boys Water Polo @ Los Gatos – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Learn More

Var Girls Volleyball vs Leigh – Los Altos High

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Thursday, September 9 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Learn More

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball @ Los Gatos (Away)

  • When: Thursday, September 9th at 6:45 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Thursday, September 9 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Learn More

Featured Event: ‘Picnic en Blanc’ – RC Parks & Arts Foundation Fundraiser 2021: Redwood City

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m.
  • What: Picnic en Blanc Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Location Announced 48 Hours Before Event, Redwood City, CA From Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation: “It’s not easy to keep a secret in our day, but that’s a core theme of Picnic en Blanc which is the Foundat… Learn More
Featured Event: ‘Picnic en Blanc’ – RC Parks & Arts Foundation Fundraiser 2021: Redwood City (Susan C. Schena)

Spirit Friday Rally – Los Altos High

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Friday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Rally A: 9-9:30am Rally B: 9:30-10am Rally C: 10-10:30am Rally D: 10:30-11am Learn More

TH ELAC Meeting – Mountain View Whisman School District


Putting Food on the Table: Supporting Bay Area Farms with KTA & POST

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View Chamber of Commerce: Friday, September 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMJoin Kitchen Table Advisors (KTA) and Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) for a discussion of what it takes for small, local farms to be successful here in the
    Bay Area and keep fo… Learn More

Girls Water Polo St Francis Invite – Los Altos High

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 3:00 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Friday, September 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More

Football Game vs. Mountain View – Los Altos High

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Friday, September 10 from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PMMountain View at Los Altos, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 7:00 p.m. Learn More

Football @ Los Altos (away)(JV and Varsity games)

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Friday, September 10 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More

Featured Event: 9/11 Remembrance Event – A Tribute to Survivors, Victims, and Local 9/11 Heroes

  • When: Friday, September 10th at 12:30 a.m.
  • Where: Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos Civic Center, 110 East Main St. Los Gatos
  • What: Musical entertainment begins at 12:30 PM, Formal remarks at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Keynote Speakers: Chief Tony Bowden, Santa Clara Fire DepartmentLieutenant Colonel Walker Pearce-Percy, US Air ForceMayor Marico SayocAnd several community leaders, members, and performers. The even… Learn More
Featured Event: 9/11 Remembrance Event – A Tribute to Survivors, Victims, and Local 9/11 Heroes (Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation)

Featured Event: 2021 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Where: Palo Alto Art Center
  • What: Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 2021 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place Sept. 11-12 at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sund… Learn More
Featured Event: 2021 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto (Kathy Bentaieb)

Featured Event: Free Flight Parent-Teen club

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 3:30 p.m.
  • What: If you are a parent or educator that believes that there is more to Success than ‘get good grades, get into this college, get a good job, and now you are all set for life’ then FreeFlight Parent-Teen Club might be perfect for you and your teen. If your wish for your teen is to… Learn More
Featured Event: Free Flight Parent-Teen club (FreeFlight Team)

Silicon Valley DAY ‘n NIGHT Fun Fest

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 p.m.
  • Where: Cupertino Memorial Park
  • What: Have some family fun in Cupertino – and stay for the beer tasting — Save the date!!!! Silicon Valley DAY ‘n NIGHT Fun Fest FREE family friendly event Saturday, September 11, 2021, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Location: Memorial Park, Stevens Creek, Cupertino. Bring your family and fri… Learn More
Silicon Valley DAY ‘n NIGHT Fun Fest (Irmgard Lafrentz)

Hoedown, BBQ & Bluegrass 2021: Westwind Barn, Los Altos Hills

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 4:00 p.m.
  • What: Los Altos Hills Hoedown Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 – 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Westwind Community Barn, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA From Town of Los Altos Hills: “This year’s Hoedown we will feature Capelo’s BBQ Food Truck, an exciting barn side dining experience you will not… Learn More
Hoedown, BBQ & Bluegrass 2021: Westwind Barn, Los Altos Hills (Susan C. Schena)

Featured Event: Winchester Mystery House All Hallows’ Eve Tours – Halloween 2021: San Jose

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 7:30 p.m.
  • What: All Hallows’ Eve: Lost In The House Indoor Tour & Jack O’ Lantern Trail Select nights: Friday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 – (Daily hours/time slots vary from 6:30 p.m. to 11:50 p.m., so confirm by date) Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA … Learn More
Featured Event: Winchester Mystery House All Hallows’ Eve Tours – Halloween 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena)

Featured Event: Winchester Mystery House Jack O’ Lantern Trail – Halloween 2021: San Jose

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 7:30 p.m.
  • What: Jack O’ Lantern Trail – Outdoor Gardens Only Friday, Sept. 10 – Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 – Hours vary by date (6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA From Winchester Mystery House: “The Jack O’ Lantern Trail is a grea… Learn More
Featured Event: Winchester Mystery House Jack O’ Lantern Trail – Halloween 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena)

Featured Event: Sunnyvale Community Players’ ‘West Side Story’ 2021: Sunnyvale

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 p.m.
  • What: West Side Story Sept. 11 – Oct. 3, 2021 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 8 p.
    m. Sundays: 2:30 p.m. Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA From Sunnyvale Community Players: “Sunnyvale Community Players is thrilled to cele… Learn More
Featured Event: Sunnyvale Community Players’ ‘West Side Story’ 2021: Sunnyvale (Susan C. Schena)

Trailblazer Race 2021 – Stevens Creek Trail, Middlefield Entrance

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Stevens Creek Trail, Middlefield Entrance
  • What: Event listing from Stevens Creek Trail, Middlefield Entrance: Saturday, September 11 (all day)Details Due to uncertainty around the Covid19 pandemic, we are holding a Virtual Race event this year to ensure participants remain safe. Race when… More https://www.facebook.com/even… Learn More

JV Girls Volleyball Spikefest – Los Altos High

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Saturday, September 11 at 12:00 AM through Sunday, September 12 at 12:00 AM Learn More

JV Girls Volleyball JV Milpitas Spikefest Tourney @ Milpitas/Indep HS (Away)

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 a.m.
  • Where: Mountain View High
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View High: Saturday, September 11 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Learn More

Free Tree Walk

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: Pioneer Memorial Park
  • What: At Canopy’s free monthly tree walks, a certified arborist guides participants through one of the neighborhood routes, sharing in-depth information, fun facts, and tips about caring for trees and selecting tree species. Join our first post-Covid tree walk and explore the trees … Learn More

Var Leigh Tournament Field Hockey – Los Altos High

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Where: Los Altos High
  • What: Event listing from Los Altos High: Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More

Mountain View Art and Wine Festival, Pint-Sized Edition, The Revival!

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Where: Mountain View, 600 West Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View, California, 94041, United States
  • What: Thankfully, at long last for live events and communities everywhere and all they nourish by bringing people together with inspiration and joy, “the times, they are a-changin'” as the great Bob Dylan wrote and sang in his uniquely signature way. This year’s 49 1/2 Mountain View… Learn More

Master Gardeners: Make Every Drop Count: Home Gardening & Landscaping in a Drought Year

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 11:30 a.m.
  • Where: Mountain View Public Library
  • What: Event listing from Mountain View Public Library: Saturday, September 11 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMIs brown the new green? UC Master Gardener Jeff Jenks will describe important steps you can take to reduce water usage in your home landscape and garden, including irrigation method… Learn More

Kitten Adoption Fair!

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 1:00 p.m.
  • What: Kitten Adoption Fair! Sat, Sep 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM Pet Food Express, 5148 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95129 More info: https://www.ibokrescue.org 1pm to 5pm – Pet Food Express Stevens Creek Map: 5148 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose CA 95129Lots of adorable kittens availabl… Learn More

Korn & Staind – Shoreline Amphitheatre

  • When: Saturday, September 11th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • What:Event listing from Shoreline Amphitheatre: Saturday, September 11 at 6:30 PMDetails Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 14 May 2021 at 12:00 PM Official Platinum : Thu, 13 May 2021 at 10:00 AM Live Nation Presale : Thu, 13 May 2021 at 10:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/… Learn More

See more local events, or add your own, on the Mountain View Patch community calendar.

Editor’s note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.

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