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Morgan Hill Holiday Lights Parade

Morgan Hill Holiday Lights Parade

By Brittney Sherman

Downtown Morgan Hill will shine bright on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as the community comes together for the annual Holiday Lights Parade. The parade begins at 5:30 PM along Monterey Road and includes the tree lighting at 6:30 PM.

Families can expect festive floats, local groups, music, and a seasonal atmosphere that has become a beloved Morgan Hill tradition. Free parking is available at the VTA Butterfield lot.

Full event details: https://visitmorganhill.org/event-calendar-detail/holidaylightsparade

 
Merry Market Holiday Bazaar

Merry Market Holiday Bazaar

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill kicks off the season with the Merry Market Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 4–9 PM at the Community & Cultural Center.
Event details: https://visitmorganhill.org/event-calendar-detail/merrymarket12625

This festive evening brings together local makers, artisans, and small businesses for a one-stop holiday shopping experience. Visitors can browse handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique finds while enjoying a family-friendly, community-driven atmosphere.

The event supports Morgan Hill’s growing small-business ecosystem and encourages residents to shop local as the holidays approach. Bring friends, grab a warm drink, explore the vendor booths, and make a night of it downtown.

Start your season with local spirit — see you at the Merry Market.

 
Pedestrian Bridge Relocated to Support Major Flood-Protection Upgrades in Morgan Hill

Pedestrian Bridge Relocated to Support Major Flood-Protection Upgrades in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

An 18,000-pound pedestrian bridge in Morgan Hill was successfully relocated on September 18, 2025, as part of Valley Water’s upgrades to the West Little Llagas Creek flood protection system. The bridge, originally installed in 2008, was moved about 1,550 feet to span Edmundson Creek, allowing it to remain an active link in the city’s trail network.

The relocation clears space for new flood-control channels beneath Watsonville Road and Middle Avenue, which will redirect storm flows and reduce flooding risks for nearby neighborhoods and businesses. When the broader creek improvements finish next year, the upgraded channel will provide 100-year flood protection. The work is a component of the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, supported by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Program, state subvention funds, and a federal USDA grant.

Read more HERE!

 
Pop-up markets, like Sidewalk Saturdays, become launchpads for small businesses

Pop-up markets, like Sidewalk Saturdays, become launchpads for small businesses

By Brittney Sherman

South Bay sidewalk festivals and pop-up markets have shifted from pandemic stopgaps to effective incubators for microbusinesses. Participation has grown dramatically, with events now drawing dozens of vendors, live entertainment, and steady crowds. Many sellers are part-time makers—teachers, corporate workers, first responders—using these markets to test products, find customers, and, in some cases, move into permanent shops.

Cities such as Fremont and Morgan Hill are intentionally using these events as low-cost launchpads for early-stage entrepreneurs. Organizers report that markets help vendors build brand awareness, gather real-time feedback, and generate direct sales. Cities also note increased foot traffic in business districts during festival days, reinforcing their value as a local economic development tool.

Read more HERE!

 

City Council Approves Targeted Zoning Updates

By Brittney Sherman

At its November 19, 2025 meeting, the Morgan Hill City Council approved a series of zoning amendments affecting several planned development areas along major commercial corridors. These updates clarify allowed uses, modernize development standards, and provide greater certainty for property owners, businesses, and future investment.

Actions included amendments to the Condit Road Auto Park, Condit Road Planned Unit Development, Laurel Road (Honda) site, and the Tennant Station Shopping Center. Collectively, the ordinances confirm existing commercial uses, refine development guidelines, and allow for greater flexibility where appropriate; such as expanded retail, dining, recreation, and entertainment uses.

Importantly, these changes do not expand the footprint or intensity of development beyond what is already planned. Instead, they align older development plans with current market conditions, clarify permissible uses, and reduce uncertainty for reinvestment and tenant activity.

Read more HERE!

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