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Four Things to do in Cupertino This Weekend

Name a gem, watch a marching band, ride a ferris wheel, or dance Bollywood style—all happening in your neighborhood this weekend.

This weekend in Cupertino you can get star struck looking at gems, brass, saris, or the twinkling lights on carnival rides because there are fun events happening everywhere.

Find out what's happening in Cupertinowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Oct. 12 – 14

Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Cupertinowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Cupertino Carnival is a three-day free festival featuring live music, entertainment, real amusement rides, jump houses/inflatables, games for kids of all ages, arts and crafts, a wide variety of food and more.

Vardy’s Jewelers 50 Shades of Gems

Oct. 12-13

Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call to check for space first at 408-446-2900

Vardy’s says:

Ladies, bring your girlfriends to celebrate passion, colors and YOU! Master Lee has cut hundreds of beautiful gems in very shade possible. It is a once in a life chance to see all of Vardy's rare gems at this event. We will have a "Name That Gem" contest. The lucky winner will win "THAT GEM"!

Try on our latest collection while enjoying wine, organic pastries, chocolate fountain, back massages and butler service. If you put something on your wish list, you or your hubby will be able to purchase it for 20 percent off during our anniversary party in November.

Cupertino Tournament of Bands at Cupertino High School

Oct. 13

9:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

High school bands from all over the Bay Area perform and compete. See high schools such as Homestead (2011 Grand Sweeptstakes winner in the Field Show Awards), Lynbrook, Saratoga, Mountain View, Milpitas, San Mateo, Hayward and more.

The performance schedule is attached to this article in a PDF.

Diwali Festival of Lights

Oct. 13

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please see Patch article Indian Fun + Indian Food = Diwali: Oct. 13 for more detail.


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