Hands on the Arts Festival

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A Sunnyvale Unity Event

Hands on the Arts Festival is the City's all-day children's art festival. Your children can try a variety of art forms from different cultures. With a diversity of workshops, entertainment and food, there's something for everyone.

What: The 39th annual Hands on the Arts Festival
When: Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a FREE event.

Arts and Entertainment

The festival has engaging entertainment for the whole family, including:

  • Arts and crafts workshops for children led by professional artists
    • All art supplies are included. Recommended for children ages 2 and up. 
  • Cultural performance groups and professional entertainers
  • Music, dance and short play performances
  • Hands on the Arts workshop dance exhibitions
  • Roving performers who interact with you around the Festival

Food for Purchase

A variety of delicious, diverse food will be available for sale. There will be something to meet everyone's taste buds. 

Food is available during the entire event.

Transportation – Buses and Parking

VTA Buses

Line 55 - Picks up and drops off at Sunnyvale Saratoga Road and Crescent Avenue.
Line 22/522 - Picks up and drops off at El Camino Real and Fair Oaks Avenue.

Age of Rider VTA Bus Fare
Under 5 Free
5 to 18 $1.25
19 to 65 $2.50
Senior, Disabled, Medicare $1

Parking
Limited parking is available at the Community Center on a first-come, first-serve basis.