“Hometown Days 2025 – Centennial Edition!”

Every May, San Carlos Hometown Days brings together friends, neighbors, schools, community groups, and small businesses for a weekend that feels uniquely local. But this year’s event is something special. As San Carlos marks 100 years of good living, the 2025 Hometown Days celebration will carry extra meaning, more to see, taste, and experience. Set for May 16 — 18 at Burton Park, the event will feature many of the annual favorites that everyone looks forward to.

What makes this year different is we will also be celebrating the city’s 100th birthday. This year’s highlights include the Hometown Days Parade, Pet Palooza, Cornhole Tournament, Fun Run, Pancake Breakfast, and even a futuristic Drone Show. This is one of the best ways to experience the spirit of San Carlos, and a chance to gather with friends, reconnect with neighbors, and see how the city continues to grow while holding onto the small-town feel we all love.

Children will especially enjoy the rides and games designed just for them. From the parade to the booths to the music in the park, there’s something for every age and interest. This isn’t just an event, it’s a commemoration. It’s a party that everyone’s invited to!

CENTENNIAL SPECIALS

Extended Hours

May 16-17, Friday-Saturday, Extend to 9:00 PM | Burton Park
This year, San Carlos Hometown Days 2025 is going bigger, brighter, and later. For the first time ever, Hometown Days is extending the fun until 9:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday—because why should the good times end when the sun goes down?

That means more rides, more food, more music, and yes, more time to soak in all the centennial magic.

Light Show

May 16, Friday, 9:00 PM | San Carlos Youth Center Wall
Just when you think it’s time to head home… think again! They’re bringing the wow factor with a centennial light show projected onto the San Carlos Youth Center on Friday (May 16) at 9:00PM. It’s history… with lasers.

Drone Show

May 17, Saturday, Before 9:00 PM | Central Middle School Grounds
Look up above Central Middle School on Saturday (May 17) at 9:00PM, as we’re aiming for the sky—literally. Watch a centennial drone show that’ll make you forget fireworks ever existed. It’s a light show 100 years in the making.

Community Stage

Performances on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday, May 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Youth Center
The Community Foundation of San Carlos is proud to announce its sponsorship of a Community Stage this year during Hometown Days! Come to the Youth Center to see local performers, including from Broadway Babies, the San Carlos Children’s Theater, as well as local dancers and jazz musicians. Performances are on Saturday, May 17 from 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday May 18 from 10 am to 5 pm. Check back to see specifics about performers!

For more info, please visit the Hometown Days Page of San Carlos Life

San Carlos Centennial Logo

See other interesting traditional events in San Carlos. You may also check the main calendar for the dates of these, or to save them on your personal calendar.

Official website: https://www.sancarloshometowndays.com/