Mother’s Day 2026 in Almaden Valley
Reserve space now for your Mother’s Day 2026 celebration!
Mothers and Flowers Hike 2026
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9am -12pm
Where: Santa Teresa County Park, Stile Ranch Trailhead, 22581 San Vicente Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120
Join Santa Clara County Park volunteers and the Friends of Santa Teresa Park members for a moderate 2.5-mile pre-Mother’s Day hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini trails. Learn about the mothers who were important to the history of the area. View late spring wildflowers display, look for wildlife, and take in the gorgeous views.
Parking is free but limited, so arrive with enough time to find a space. Bring water, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and snacks. Must be comfortable hiking on uneven surfaces with a moderate rocky slope.
For reservations or further information, click here: https://santaclaracountyparks.ticketspice.com/mothers-and-flowers-hike
La Forêt Mother’s Day Brunch
When: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: La Forêt, 21747 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 95120
La Forêt offers classic and authentic fine French dining in an old country setting. The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden. Their dedicated, fully-trained staff is available to offer an unpretentious but upscale dining experience, perfect for celebrating your mother.
Proper attire requested. For further information about their Mother’s Day 2026 brunch, call (408) 997-3458 or reserve your table here: https://www.laforetrestaurant.com/events/mothers-day-brunch.
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The next Quicksilver History Hike will be on June 25, 2022 from 9:00am-12:00pm.
If you enjoy nature and are interested in knowing first-hand the history of Almaden Valley, this is a great time to head to the Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Starting this weekend, there are some interesting events organized by the New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association (NAQCPA) in partnership with the Santa Clara County Parks Department.
Spring is well and truly upon us, and with it comes the enchantment and wonder of the wildflowers. After a particularly wet winter, the hills around Almaden Valley and the nature parks surrounding it are now bejewelled in a riot of colors in the form of spring wildflowers. Besides the poppies, daisies and clovers carpeting the meadows, one can also find the jewelflower, the California gilia, the California buttercup, brodiaea, baby blue eyes, woodland star and the shooting star, among other varieties dotting the hills.
The long wait is finally over! The summit of Mt. Umunhum is now open to the public. With its landmark cube tower visible to the Almaden Valley and all over the South Bay, the reopening of this summit after 37 years has been a much anticipated even.
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