Downtown Campbell is home to many popular events and festivals. Our annually held street festivals include the Bunnies & Bonnets Parade, Boogie on the Bayou, Oktoberfest, and the Carol of Lights Celebration.

Each Sunday, the community of Campbell area residents turn out in numbers for our year-round Campbell Farmers' Market. Downtown Campbell has something for everyone. Don't miss out on what we've got to offer. Check this events page often and sign-up for our newsletter to keep up to date on what's going on in Downtown Campbell.


  • Friday, July 25, 2008
  • Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer at the Campbell Historical Museum! Fridays, June 20 - August 22, the museum will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy. Today's theme is California life and crafts!

    Activities are designed for ages 4 and up and are centered on historical themes, a topic related to the Santa Clara Valley, or maybe just because they’re fun. The activities are self-guided and can be completed at the museum or taken home as a fun family...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $5
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  • Friday, July 25, 2008
  • Art Beat Kid's Night

    Your child/children are invited to join us at The Art Beat for a fun night of games, arts and crafts, dinner, making friends and of course, lots of fun! This special evening is for children from the ages of 5-12 yrs. While your children enjoy an awesome evening with our caring staff in a warm cozy environment, parents can take advantage of a night out on the town or a nice relaxing evening at home.

    Spring/ Summer...more
    The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Ave. 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: $30 per child
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  • Friday, July 25, 2008
  • Sonoma Chicken Coop in Downtown Campbell is pleased to present an evening of rock, pop, and blues with Redwood, featuring William "Kit" Bragg (vocals, guitar), Jason Shafton (bass, vocals), and Roberto Hernandez (drums, vocals). Each member has lengthy experience in working bands and shares a love for great melody and songwriting across all genres. Redwood's music draws influence from contemporary and past artists alike, and performs both originals and...more
    Sonoma Chicken Coop 200 E. Campbell Ave 8:00pm - 11:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Jul 25, 2008 | author: thecoop | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, July 25, 2008
  • Fans of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, get ready! On July 25th, Sundown Cinema presents an evening of comedy with The Stooge (1953).

    Movie Synopsis: Plot Summary on Wikipedia

    Where & When: Movies will be shown in the parking lot next to Orchard Valley Coffee near the corner of E. Campbell Ave. and Central Ave. Start times for each movie will depend on when the sun sets. Shows...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
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  • Saturday, July 26, 2008
  • Orchard Valley Coffee in Downtown Campbell presents an evening of folk music with singer/songwriter Nancy Cassidy. Cassidy's music combines a heart-pure contralto with her brand of folk and a shot of the blues, stirred up with a little kicker of country.

    Come and check out the show and try some of Downtown Campbell's best coffee, roasted in-house!
    Orchard Valley Coffee 349 Campbell Ave. 7:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Saturday, July 26, 2008
  • Sonoma Chicken Coop in Downtown Campbell presents Jack Ripoff! He's a one man band playing your favorite cover songs...with a karaoke twist and other shenanigans. No cover charge.
    Sonoma Chicken Coop 200 E. Campbell Ave 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Jul 26, 2008 | author: thecoop | 0 comments | permalink
  • Sunday, July 27, 2008
  • Moonfyre Metaphysical in Downtown Campbell presents
    An Absolute Balanced Master Workshop by Marja West

    True Confidence



    You are the Divine-In-The-Flesh, therefore everything is available to you. You are an expression of Source Energy.


    Why do you expect to fail? 
    Why does success terrify you?
    Why do you doubt your worhiness?
    Why do you sabotage your dreams?
    Why do you settle for less...more
    Moonfyre Metaphysical 401 E. Campbell Ave. 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Cost: Love Donation Appreciated
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  • Wednesday, July 30, 2008
  • Campbell's Carol of Lights presents yet another Bunco Night Fundraiser! Even if you've never played Bunco before, you won't want to miss the action!

    What is Bunco? It's a game of dice, played in rounds. Players take turn rolling the dice and trying to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round. It's easy to learn and they will teach you at the event. You'll be hooked by the end of the evening!

    Tickets are $15 in advance from the...more

    Sonoma Chicken Coop 200 E. Campbell Ave 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: $15/$20
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  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
  • The City of Campbell's 2008 Summer Concert Series presents The Garage Band!

    Performing rock, pop, R&B, and Motown around Northern California, The Garage Band is known for its polish and professionalism. And they're sure to get your toes tapping! For more information about the band, and to listen to clips of their performances, please visit: http://www.thegarageband.com

    Orchard City Green Civic Center Dr. at Central 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
  • Orchard Valley Coffee in Downtown Campbell presents Miena Yoo! Miena immigrated to the United States from South Korea 16 years ago and now creates music that mixes Korean and English language and imagery. In 2006, Miena released her album At the River Again, which touches on her childhood in Korea, her family, and themes from nature. Her folk-driven sound is influenced by American singer/songwriters Tracy Chapman and Lucinda Williams.

    For more information on her, and to listen to sound clips, please click here.
    Orchard Valley Coffee 349 Campbell Ave. 7:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Thursday, July 31, 2008
  • Sonoma Chicken Coop in Downtown Campbell presents the BR Jazz Band! As a guitar, bass, and drum trio, BR Jazz performs instrumentals ranging in style from bossa nova, swing, and bebop to soul and blues. Female vocals added to several jazz and blues songs complete the sound for an evening of top-notch entertainment.

    For more information on BR Jazz and to listen to sound clips of them performing live, please click here.
    Sonoma Chicken Coop 200 E. Campbell Ave 8:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Jul 31, 2008 | author: thecoop | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer at the Campbell Historical Museum! Fridays, June 20 - August 22, the museum will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy. Today's theme is 1920's Campbell and Santa Clara Valley!

    Activities are designed for ages 4 and up and are centered on historical themes, a topic related to the Santa Clara Valley, or maybe just because they’re fun. The activities are self-guided and can be completed at the museum or taken home...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $5
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  • Friday, August 1, 2008
  • The First Friday in August brings us Hot Nights in the Old Town! Put on those bobby socks and head over to Downtown Campbell to enjoy blues and rock music of the 50s & 60s, after-hours shopping, and a free classic car show organized by Campbell's own Willies Place Rod & Kustom Car Shop.

    Live entertainment along Campbell Avenue will include After Dark Chicago blues band, Little Pea and the...more
    Downtown Campbell E. Campbell Ave 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Art Beat Kid's Night

    Your child/children are invited to join us at The Art Beat for a fun night of games, arts and crafts, dinner, making friends and of course, lots of fun! This special evening is for children from the ages of 5-12 yrs. While your children enjoy an awesome evening with our caring staff in a warm cozy environment, parents can take advantage of a night out on the town or a nice relaxing evening at home.

    Spring/ Summer...more
    The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Ave. 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: $30 per child
    added on Aug 1, 2008 | author: TheArtBeat | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Orchard Valley Coffee in Downtown Campbell presents an evening of song with Celia Farran and Loren Davidson.

    Singer/songwriter and storyteller Celia Farran is a cross between Enya, Tori Amos, and Gilda Radner. Dishing up the most delicious concoction of the silly and the sacred, she is an amazingly multi-faceted artist, presenting everything from powerful heart-felt vocals to wacky comedic...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee 349 Campbell Ave. 7:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Join Sundown Cinema for this classic Western film starring Jimmy Stewart as a man haunted by the past in Winchester '73 (1950).

    Movie Synopsis: Plot Summary on Wikipedia

    Show Time: All Sundown Cinema movies begin after sunset which will be approximately 8:00pm at the start of the series and get earlier as the days get shorter.

    Where & When: Movies...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 1, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Saturday, August 2, 2008
  • Join us at The Art Beat the first Saturday of each month for a fun night of arts and crafts, making friends and of course, lots of fun! This special evening is for families to spend quality time together creating in a warm and cozy environment. You are welcome to bring food and drink while you create. We have several art projects to choose from such as clay play, pottery painting, mosaic pots, birdhouses, wind chimes, and much more!

    Take advantage of our 2 for 1 studio fee. You...more
    The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Ave 5:30pm - 9:30pm
    Cost: Varies
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  • Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • WORKSHOP:
    Two Tuesday Nights 

    Aug 5th & Aug 12 

    7:15 – 10 PM

    Learn to Play Native

    American Flute

    as a  Spiritual Practice


    No musical ability required—just a desire to use your intuition to guide you on a journey with an ancient instrument.

    Discover how playing the Native American flute can help you meditate and pray. ...more
    Moonfyre Metaphysical 401 E. Campbell Ave. 7:15pm - 10:00pm
    Cost: $125 cost of flute if n
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  • Tuesday, August 5, 2008
  • A panel of five popular mystery writers and three other authors are scheduled this summer at Campbell Library as part of the ABC – Authors, Books & Conversation – speaker series.

    The panel discussion on August 5 at 7:30 p.m. will feature some of the Bay Area’s best known mystery writers including Cara Black, Clare Langley-Hawthorne, Michelle Gagnon, Terri Thayer and Penny Warner, who will moderate.

    This event is free. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

    Please call 408-866-1991 for more information.
    Campbell Public Library 77 Harrison Avenue 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Cost: Free
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  • Thursday, August 7, 2008
  • The City of Campbell's 2008 Summer Concert Series presents The Cocktail Monkeys!

    The Cocktail Monkeys is the name of the hottest new dance-party band in the Bay Area. Covering some of the most recognizable and danceable songs from a crossover of music genres such as Rock and Roll (classic and contemporary), Motown, Pop, and Disco, they're guaranteed to entertain!

    For more information about the band, and to listen to clips of their performances, please visit: http://www.thecocktailmonkeys.com

    Orchard City Green Civic Center Dr. at Central 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Friday, August 8, 2008
  • Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer at the Campbell Historical Museum! Fridays, June 20 - August 22, the museum will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy. Today's theme is Campbell's natural history!

    Activities are designed for ages 4 and up and are centered on historical themes, a topic related to the Santa Clara Valley, or maybe just because they’re fun. The activities are self-guided and can be completed at the museum or taken home as a fun...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $5
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  • Friday, August 8, 2008
  • Join Sundown Cinema this evening and enjoy one of the finest dance musicals Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers ever made, Swing Time (1936).

    Movie Synopsis: Plot Summary on Wikipedia

    Show Time: All Sundown Cinema movies begin after sunset which will be approximately 8:00pm at the start of the series and get earlier as the days get shorter.

    Where & When: Movies...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 8, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Saturday, August 9, 2008
  • The Campbell Historical Museum is pleased to host legend teller and musicianTom McCormack as he presents a concert for children of Native American flute music and song.

    Bringing 20 years of storytelling experience to his performances, Tom presents a mixture of animated storytelling, ethnic music, and natural sound effects integrated with mime and pantomime. He engages his musical audiences through music performed on the cedar flute, clay-pottery ocarina, clapper-stick rattle, and...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 2:00pm
    Cost: $5
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  • Sunday, August 10, 2008
  • Orchard Valley Coffee in Downtown Campbell is pleased to present a special children's book signing by Tracy Langley, author of the Demitri Discovers series! Today, Tracy will be signing copies of her latest book, Demitri Discovers England.

    Tracy Langley was born in Hemel Hempstead, England. She earned a BA in History and an MA in Education from Santa Clara University and is a Teacher of World Geography,...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee 349 Campbell Ave. 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Thursday, August 14, 2008
  • The City of Campbell's 2008 Summer Concert Series presents The Crocodiles!

    Tight vocal harmonies along with unique stage and instrumental showmanship make The Crocodiles second to none. With their blend of popular hits from Rock to Funk, Old-School to Motown, and Country to Contemporary Pop, this dynamic act will no doubt have you putting on your dancing shoes and warming up your singing voices to join in and have a great time!

    For more information...more

    Orchard City Green Civic Center Dr. at Central 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 14, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 15, 2008
  • Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer at the Campbell Historical Museum! Fridays, June 20 - August 22, the museum will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy. Today's theme is Campbell and the Gold Rush!

    Activities are designed for ages 4 and up and are centered on historical themes, a topic related to the Santa Clara Valley, or maybe just because they’re fun. The activities are self-guided and can be completed at the museum or taken home as a fun family...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $5
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  • Friday, August 15, 2008
  • Downtown Campbell Art Walk


    Come and experience the ArtWalk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month!!

    The Downtown Campbell ArtWalk is a casual, "tour-on-your-own" style art walk. This is a great opportunity to visit with the artists and view their exciting new works in a friendly, casual atmosphere;...more
    Downtown Campbell Art Walk E. Campbell Avenue streets 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 15, 2008 | author: courtyard | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 15, 2008
  • Art Beat Kid's Night

    Your child/children are invited to join us at The Art Beat for a fun night of games, arts and crafts, dinner, making friends and of course, lots of fun! This special evening is for children from the ages of 5-12 yrs. While your children enjoy an awesome evening with our caring staff in a warm cozy environment, parents can take advantage of a night out on the town or a nice relaxing evening at home.

    Spring/ Summer...more
    The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Ave. 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: $30 per child
    added on Aug 15, 2008 | author: TheArtBeat | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 15, 2008
  • Phone home and get the whole family to join you for Sundown Cinema's presentation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)!!

    Movie Synopsis: ...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 15, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Saturday, August 16, 2008
  • Orchard Valley Coffee in Downtown Campbell presents an evening of music with Sacramento singer/songwriter Phillip Flathead.

    The recipe for this music? In a large glass bowl, mix Neil Young, Van Morrison, Tom Waits and Paul Simon. Toss in a hint of Woody Guthrie meets The Velvet Underground. Simmer 20 years, and you get Phillip Flathead. Best served on early mornings and late nights.

    Christian Keifer of ...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee 349 Campbell Ave. 7:00pm
    Cost: free
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  • Tuesday, August 19, 2008

  • Workshop:

    Beginner:

    Level 2 Technique

    for Native American Flute


    Dust off your flute and sign-up for an evening of fun group playing exercises. Brush up on breath control, duet playing and more.

    Facilitated by: Ann Licator

    Pre-requisite: You've taken a beginner class and have a NA flute.
    *Provide your own 5 or 6-hole Native American...more

    Moonfyre Metaphysical 401 E. Campbell Ave. 7:15pm - 10:00pm
    Cost: $49
    added on Aug 19, 2008 | author: moonfyre | 0 comments | permalink
  • Thursday, August 21, 2008
  • The City of Campbell's 2008 Summer Concert Series presents Sage!

    Beginning their musical quest in 1969, Sage has stayed true to its mission of playing great R&B funk and soul. Over the years the band has maintained the eight-piece member format for that big, full sound they like to deliver at live performances. Although based in San Jose, it was obvious from the beginning the solid rhythm section and blasting horn section felt the funk and soul influences of...more

    Orchard City Green Civic Center Dr. at Central 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 21, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 22, 2008
  • Family Fun Fridays are back for a third summer at the Campbell Historical Museum! Fridays, June 20 - August 22, the museum will have hands-on crafts activities for families to enjoy. Today's theme is crafts and technology!

    Activities are designed for ages 4 and up and are centered on historical themes, a topic related to the Santa Clara Valley, or maybe just because they’re fun. The activities are self-guided and can be completed at the museum or taken home as a fun family...more
    Campbell Historical Museum 51 N. Central Ave 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $5
    added on Aug 22, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 22, 2008
  • Art Beat Kid's Night

    Your child/children are invited to join us at The Art Beat for a fun night of games, arts and crafts, dinner, making friends and of course, lots of fun! This special evening is for children from the ages of 5-12 yrs. While your children enjoy an awesome evening with our caring staff in a warm cozy environment, parents can take advantage of a night out on the town or a nice relaxing evening at home.

    Spring/ Summer...more
    The Art Beat 68 E. Campbell Ave. 6:30pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: $30 per child
    added on Aug 22, 2008 | author: TheArtBeat | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 22, 2008
  • Join Sundown Cinema for a presentation of the classic thriller, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).

    Movie Synopsis: Plot Summary on Wikipedia

    Show Time: All Sundown Cinema movies begin after sunset which will be approximately 8:00pm at the start of the series and get earlier as the days get shorter.

    Where & When: Movies will be shown...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 22, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, August 29, 2008
  • Following tradition, Sundown Cinema's last film of the season will be chosen by the audience! Check for the suggestion sheet at Sundown Cinemas throughout the summer, and be sure to vote at downtowncampbell.com or at the show in the latter half of the season to get your voice heard!

    Show Time: All Sundown Cinema movies begin after sunset which will be approximately 8:00pm at the start of the series and get earlier as...more
    Orchard Valley Coffee Parking 349 Campbell Ave. 8:30pm
    Cost: free
    added on Aug 29, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
  • Saturday, August 30, 2008
  • In this collage workshop at Mary Medrano Gallery the emphasis will be on experimentation, creative techniques, and fun.

    • No prerequisites or art training necessary.
    • Work with materials that are meaningful to you.
    • Bring materials to share with others.

    We will spend the day making collages using a variety of materials. The more meaningful the materials, the more personal the collages will be. You will end up with several amazing collages by the end of the day. Cost...more
    Mary Medrano Gallery 305 E. Campbell Avenue 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Cost: $100.00
    added on Aug 30, 2008 | author: MaryMedrano | 0 comments | permalink
  • Friday, September 19, 2008
  • Downtown Campbell Art Walk


    Come and experience the ArtWalk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month!!

    The Downtown Campbell ArtWalk is a casual, "tour-on-your-own" style art walk. This is a great opportunity to visit with the artists and view their exciting new works in a friendly, casual atmosphere;...more
    Downtown Campbell Art Walk E. Campbell Avenue streets 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Cost: free
    added on Sep 19, 2008 | author: courtyard | 0 comments | permalink
  • Sunday, July 27, 2008
  • Repeats Weekly thru 12/28/08 at Campbell Farmers Market

    Come on down to Downtown Campbell each Sunday for the best South Bay Farmer's Market as voted by readers of the San Jose Mercury News and the Wave Magazine in 2005. Enjoy Downtown Campbell's year round Farmer's Market for the community atmosphere and fresh produce grown locally by California Farmers! Of course there's a lot more to enjoy than just the produce in Downtown Campbell on...more

    Campbell Farmers Market Campbell Ave. and Third St. 8:00am - 1:00pm
    Cost: FREE
    added on Jul 27, 2008 | author: DCBA | 0 comments | permalink
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