Best of Los Gatos arts and entertainment
Best of Los Gatos: Arts & Entertainment winners included the Jewish Community Center, the Children's Christmas/Holidays Parade and Jazz on the Plazz. (Photos by Drew Penner and John Eichinger)

What are the best places to relax, gaze upon stunning art pieces or take in a live show?

Our readers have spoken on these questions, and others, making their decisions clear on the best in arts and entertainment options for locals and visitors alike.

Check out the Best of Los Gatos 2024: Arts & Entertainment winners below:

Best Bike Ride

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Silver

Jones Trail

Houserockers
Los Gatos Kiwanis about this year’s Los Gatos Art and Wine Festival, Fiesta des Artes: “All records were broken on attendance, number of sponsors, number of artisans and wine sales. To add to that, all of the musicians were just fantastic—best ever.” (Courtesy of Nancy Pearson)

Best Charity Event

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes

Silver

Crabfest & Auction, Rotary Club of Los Gatos

Bronze

OktoberFest LG

Best Event (tie)

Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade

Fantasy of Lights

Silver

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes

Bronze

Los Gatos Great Race

Los Gatos Ballet
Los Gatos Ballet ballerinas the Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade. (Drew Penner / Los Gatan)

Best Festival

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes

Silver

Crabfest & Auction, Rotary Club of Los Gatos

Bronze

Big Truck Day, Los Gatos Parent Nursery School

Best Fitness Class

YogaSource Los Gatos

Silver

Aqua Fit, Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Bronze

FITmama South Bay

Best Gym or Health Club

Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Silver

Bay Club Courtside

Bronze

The Club at Los Gatos

Best Hiking Trail

Los Gatos Creek Trail

Silver

St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve

Bronze

Jones Trail

Best Jazz/Blues Club

Gardino Fresco

Best Live Music Venue

The Cats

Silver

Gardino Fresco

Best Music Festival

Jazz on the Plazz

Latin band
PERFORMERS – Orquesta Bembe with Chris Pepin, played at Jazz on the Plazz this year. (Courtesy of John Eichinger)

Best Outdoor Art Event

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes

Silver

Los Gatos Plein Air Art Festival

Bronze

ArtNow, New Museum Los Gatos

Best Outdoor Event

Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade

Silver

Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes

Bronze

Los Gatos Great Race

Best Outdoor Music Venue

Los Gatos Town Plaza Park

Silver

Loma Brewing Co.

Bronze

The Promenade

Best Park or Open Space

Vasona Lake County Park

Silver

Bachman Park

Bronze

St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve

Vasona Lake County Park
Vasona Lake County Park, pictured in 2023. (Drew Penner / Los Gatan)

Best Personal Trainer

Justin Hall, Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Silver

Shayne Smith, Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Bronze

Nieki Mehrany, The Club at Los Gatos

Best Pilates Studio

Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Silver

YogaSource Los Gatos

Bronze

x2o Studio

Best Regional Casino or Card Room

Casino M8trix

Silver

Bay 101

rent actors
West Valley Youth Theater “Rent” cast members belt out a song. (Courtesy of West Valley Youth Theater)

Best Theater Company (tie)

Silicon Valley Shakespeare

West Valley Youth Theater

Bronze

West Valley Light Opera

Best Yoga Studio

YogaSource Los Gatos

Silver

Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos

Bronze

Breathe Together

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