Free Outdoor Screening of How to Train Your Dragon at Joseph D. Grant County Park

Families can settle under the open sky on Saturday, August 1, for a free showing of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon at Joseph D. Grant County Park. The film begins at sunset, with the evening running from 8:00 p.m. to about 10:45 p.m. at the Canada De Pala group site.

Santa Clara County Parks hosts the event as part of its summer Movie Nights in the Park series. Entry costs nothing, though parking runs $6 per vehicle. Guests should bring a chair or blanket, a flashlight, and snacks. Dogs stay home for this one.

The park sits at 18405 Mount Hamilton Road in San José and offers a scenic backdrop of rolling hills for the adventure. Arriving early helps secure a good spot before the lights go down and the story of dragons and friendship unfolds on the big screen.

This simple outdoor gathering gives local residents an easy way to enjoy a popular family film without leaving the county’s natural spaces. Pack light, head out early, and settle in for an evening of movie magic among the trees.

Source: Santa Clara County Parks

Free Summer Concerts Return to Evergreen Village Square

San Jose gained another reason to look forward to longer evenings when the Music in the Square Summer Series confirmed its return to Evergreen Village Square. Presented in partnership with Councilmember Domingo Candelas, the free weekly concerts will run every Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. starting June 5 and continuing through August 28, with one break on July 4.

Local favorite Classic Rewind will open the season with a set of classic rock covers that have drawn crowds in the past. The band’s energetic style promises to get people moving right away and set a welcoming tone for the full summer run of performances.

Evergreen Village Square businesses have lined up special offers and promotions to coincide with each concert date. Shoppers and diners who arrive early or stay late will find extra incentives that turn a simple night out into a full evening of music, food, and local support.

Those who enjoy relaxed outdoor gatherings with family and friends will discover a perfect fit in this series. The central fountain, open plaza space, and consistent Friday schedule create an easy routine that brings neighbors together week after week while highlighting the southeast side of the city.