4th Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair
4th Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair
California State Senator Dave Cortese invites Senate District 15 residents to his 4th Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair! Picnic by the Lake will take place on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Hellyer County Park located at 985 Hellyer Avenue in San Jose, CA.
Picnic by the Lake is being held in partnership with the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department and the San Jose Japantown Lions Club and Foundation. The Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair is an all-free event open to the public which will feature:
- A kid’s zone with inflatables, face painting, and bubbles!
- A rock climbing wall
- Nearly 100+ resource booths
- Flu shots
- Multicultural performances from local community groups
- Free beef and veggie burgers while supplies last
- Pumpkin patch with free pumpkins while supplies last
- Free bike repairs
- Raffle prizes: Christian McCaffrey Signed 49ers Helmet, 4 VIP San Jose Giants Tickets for the 2027 Season, In-N-Out gift basket and free meal vouchers, Ike's Sandwiches vouchers, vouchers for two tickets for the American Conservatory Theater, bike repair and overhaul provided by Community Cycles of California
Nonprofit and government agencies interested in being a Resource Booth Participant and tabling at Picnic by the Lake are encouraged to complete this online REGISTRATION FORM by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026.
PARTNERS
- UA Local 393
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente
- KeyPoint Credit Union
- Sutter Health
- Republic Services
- Amazon
- San Jose Sharks
- California Nurses Association
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy
- San Jose Water
- Valley Water
- Safeway
- Raley’s and Nob Hill Foods
- San Francisco 49ers
- San Jose Giants
PARKING INFORMATION
- G.W. Hellyer Elementary School - 725 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111
- Christopher Elementary School - 565 Coyote Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
- Family Life Church - 801 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111
SHUTTLE SERVICE
FREE Shuttle services will be provided from the above parking locations to Hellyer Park.
ABOUT HELLYER COUNTY PARK
Hellyer County Park offers 178 acres of urban land and is located in the heart of Santa Clara County's regional park system. The Coyote Creek, which meanders through the center of the park, is the focus of the park's natural environment. A thick undergrowth and tall trees characterize the well-defined creek channel which is home to many different species of wildlife.
DISCLAIMER:
Food and Services not paid at senate expense. Any information, materials, or services provided at this event are the sole responsibility of the provider of the information, materials, or services and do not constitute services or medical advice from the California state senate.
