OPEN STREETS/CALLES LIBRES
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, November 1st, 2026 12–4 PM
Callaghan Park / Brennan Street
WHAT IS OPEN STREETS/CALLES LIBRES
A free, family-friendly, car-free street celebration that honors the vibrant heart of Watsonville: movement, culture, art, and community. This special Día de los Muertos edition of Calles Libres will transform downtown into a joyful space where the streets belong to the people.
JOIN US FOR:
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Open Streets for biking, walking and rolling
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Live Music by La Familia and Vintage Point
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Folklórico and cultural performances
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Zumba, yoga, movement zones
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Altars and art installations honoring loved ones
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Family games, face painting, and interactive activities
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Local food
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Community booths
🎤 TIMELINE OF EVENTS 🕑
These activities will remain open throughout the event:
These activities will remain open throughout the event:
ZONE
🚲 BIKE ZONE
💃🏽 MOVEMENT + WELLNESS ZONE
🎨 ART +
CULTURE ZONE
👧🏽 YOUTH +
FAMILY ZONE
🌎 COMMUNITY RESOURCE ZONE
🍽️ FOOD + COMMUNITY
🚶🏽♀️OPEN STREETS
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Bike rodeo • Skills & obstacle course • Learn to Ride • Helmet Fitting & Giveaways • ABC Quick Check • Bike repair • Bike Safety Education • E-bike Demonstrations • Bike Valet/Parking
Yoga • Zumba • Movement Activities • Wellness Resources • Family-friendly Opportunities to move and Play Pickleball
Community ALTAR • Community mural • Face Painting • Community Art • Youth Art Activities • Cultural Activities • Community Altars Remembrance Activities • Storytelling • Opportunities to Contribute Stories/Offerings
Family games • Play activities • Nature/scavenger hunt • youth activities • Community engagement
Local nonprofit and community partners • Health/wellness • Transportation • Environmental resources • family resources
Local food vendors/food trucks • Gathering/seating areas
Walking • Biking • Connecting • Exploring booths • Cultural activities throughout the car-free event
🌳 PARK STAGE 🌳
TIME
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
12:30–1:30 PM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:30–3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
ACTIVITY
Welcome + Opening of Calles Libres
Zumba Party
Vintage Point
Yoga
Hawaiian / Victor Ohana
La Familia Fiesta
Whitehawk
Closing Celebration + Gratitude
🚧 STREET / CULTURAL PERFORMANCE AREA 🎤
TIME
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
PERFORMANCE / ACTIVITY
Baile Folklórico Los Colibrí
Los Cocuyos
Storytelling at the Altar- Come share your Story!
El Sistema – Mariachi
Estrellas de Esperanza
🅿️ WHERE TO PARK 🚗
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Civic Plaza Parking Garage | 275 Main Street
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West Beach Street Parking Garage | West Beach Street
GET INVOLVED IN OPEN STREETS
We’re looking for community performers, volunteers, and partner organizations to help make the day magical. Reach out to kymberly@growing-greatness.com if you’d like to be part of the celebration or complete this form below:
Partners
Learn more about the host organization
