Free Community Events

The fun is always on us at our special Community Events. Come join us!


Modesto Veteran's Day Parade and Ceremony

Modesto Veteran's Day Parade and Ceremony

Celebrate Veteran's Day in Modesto with a Downtown parade and a ceremony following at the Gallo Center for the Arts. The parade begins at 9:00am at the Modesto Library, and proceeds down I Street to end at the Gallo Center. Vendors will be available outside of the center on 10th and I Streets.

Ceremony Doors open at 9:45am​, and ceremony begins at 10:30 am.

View parade website.

Gallo Center for the Arts

11/11/2025

10:30 am

Christmas Caroling by Members of MSO Symphony Chorus

Christmas Caroling by Members of MSO Symphony Chorus

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra Chorus is returning this year to sing Christmas Carols in the Music Garden with performances ahead of some wonderful programming, including Central West Ballet’s The Nutcracker and GCRC’s Into the Woods, come early and enjoy these talented singers!

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

12/13/25 6:15 pm

12/14/25 1:15 pm

12/19/25 6:15 pm

12/21/25 1:15 pm

COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE WITH DRUM LOVE

Community Drum Circle with Drum Love

Join us the third Saturday of each month in the Modesto Rotary Music Garden for a family-friendly community drum circle using in-the-moment music as the format for connecting people together in the magic of rhythm.

Bring a drum/percussion/found sound or use one of ours. Free event. Everyone welcome. More information at www.drum-love.com.

Modesto Rotary Music Garden

3/21/26, 4/18/26, 5/16/26, 6/20/26, 7/18/26

11:00-12:30 pm