Join us for Open Mare Island, a special self-guided tour event hosted by the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. Discover the island's rich history, stunning architecture, and unique stories at your leisure. Free community event. Occurs March 9th, June 8th, September 14th, November 9th.

Immerse yourself in the colorful festivities and heartwarming moments captured during Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon. Explore the essence of the 2025 event as we celebrate the rich heritage and diverse community spirit of Vallejo.

Get ready to flutter your wings and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of butterflies at the Bay Area Butterfly Festival 2025!

Enjoy an afternoon in celebration of Hawaiian culture with island craft vendors, Hawaiian dances and music. This event is free to attend.

Experience an afternoon of unforgettable live music at the historic Mare Island on Officer’s Row (Walnut Avenue). Decked Out at the Quarters brings together Bay Area’s unique and talented acts for a one-day-only music extravaganza you won't want to miss. With over 20 bands rocking genres from jazz and folk to R&B. Food Trucks, Beer, Wine, Lemonade, Face Painting, Community Art Projects and more! Join us for a family-friendly Mare Island one-of-a-kind music festival.

Join The Magic of the Organ and surround yourselves in the resonant and inspiring sounds of our beautiful St. Peter’s Chapel Pipe Organ, the fourth pipe organ installed in 1966. The occasion will highlight the organ’s evolution over time, from its inception to its present-day operation, and feature performances that exhibit its remarkable tonal capabilities. By combining historical context with live music, the event promises to be a unique and enriching experience, allowing attendees to appreciate the Chapel organ’s beauty and significance. 

In 1854, Mare Island’s first Commander (later Admiral), David G. Farragut arrived on a land that was low and flat. Mare Island’s Alden Park, home to a fine collection of trees from many continents and climates of the world, was named for Commander James Alden who carried on Farragut’s tradition of enticing ship captains to bring trees from their voyages. More than a century later, touring the nearly 200 tree species that now live on Mare Island is like touring the world.

On Saturday, April 19th, we will meet for coffee, have an introductory talk, go on a tree tour, led by tree marketing expert, Sarah Gaskin of A Plus Tree LLC.

Two events: 9AM - Adult Tour

11:00 AM - Family Tour + Nature Art

We hope you will join us! (Limited to 30 guests per tour).

Enjoy a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration at this concert by Irish singer Robert Scott! Robert will perform a wide array of traditional Irish tunes. After the concert, you can enjoy a delicious Mare Island Brew in our beer garden on the lawn of the Chapel. Great fun for everyone! 3PM at St. Peter’s Chapel.

Join us for Open Mare Island, a special self-guided tour event hosted by the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. Discover the island's rich history, stunning architecture, and unique stories at your leisure. Free community event. Occurs March 9th, June 8th, September 14th, November 9th.

Author Ralph Simpson will discuss over 2000 years of cipher evolution, starting with Julius Caesar and continuing to today with modern public key cryptography. Throughout human history, militaries of the world have succeeded or failed based on the security of their communications. Mr. Simpson will join us to explain the role of cryptology in that history, what it is, and how it has impacted the world. This is your chance to not only learn about this fascinating subject but you will also have the opportunity to see and touch a captured German Enigma Machine from World War II. 

Join the artist at Mare Island Art Studios for “From Life,” an evocative exhibition by acclaimed artist Jean Cherie, showcasing a collection of sculptures, paintings, and drawings inspired by live human models. 

RE:SOUND enters its 10th year of programming on Mare Island in Vallejo, California featuring sets by Mayuko Hino making a rare visit from Japan, and Bay Area (noise)maker Ava Koohbor.

Join us for an opening reception celebrating artist Ron Craig's striking prints that capture the industrial heritage and historic artifacts. Prints for sale. Complimentary appetizers. Cash bar.

Experience a moving and thought-provoking program with two stunning interpretations of Magnificat - the first by Antonio Vivaldi and then by Dale Trumbore – along with seasonal Christmas carols and choral favorites by John Rutter, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arvo Pärt, John Gardner, and Tomás Luis de Victoria performed in the beauty of St. Peter’s Chapel.

Celebrate the holidays with this magical concert by VOENA Children’s Choir. They will present a full musical and visual experience of familiar carols, accompanied by St. Peter Chapel’s own silver handbells and guest artist Drumdala. 3pm and 6pm concerts.

Enjoy a cozy and creative afternoon at our wreath-making workshop. This hands-on experience invites guests to design their own unique holiday wreath using a variety of natural materials and festive embellishments. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop promises to spark creativity and spread holiday cheer. RSVP info@vallejopeoplesgarden.org

Join us for a family-friendly free event in celebration of the holidays. Special dance performance by the Chapkis Dance Company. For those inclined, please bring a new or gently used coat and in return receive a complimentary cocktail or cocktail. Coats will be donated to Vallejo Together.

Join the Mare Island Art Glass Studio the first Friday of each month to craft a glass piece and enjoy an adult beverage of beer or wine or your choice or a non alcoholic beverage.

Join in the fun on this self-guided walking/driving tour of historic Mare Island. Docents will be stationed at four locations to present information about that area and answer your questions. The map includes other interesting spots along the way. End your tour at the Admiral’s Mansion and join the festivities of the MiHPF Founders Day Family Festival.

Start at The Quarters Coffee House for your complimentary cup of coffee or tea.

Created in 2016 by two friends, Meat Carnival was born in Israel. Sharing a common passion for food, hospitality, and entertainment and created a culinary vision that extends beyond the confines of a traditional restaurant. What is Meat Carneval? Part workshop, part feast, part entertainment – but ultimately it is an unforgettable experience.

The world of stained glass will come alive for you and your child in this fun, interactive workshop at St. Peter’s Chapel on Mare Island. The session will start with a look at the Chapel’s luminous stained glass windows, which include 25 by Tiffany Studios, as the children learn how they were made and what stories they tell. They will have time to explore St. Peter's Chapel before everyone joins in to make their own tissue paper stained glass window, including those that will celebrate the upcoming holiday season! The class is limited to 20 people – so reserve your space today!

Join us for a spooktacular journey that starts at the enchanting Vino Godfather Mansion and takes you on a hauntingly delightful adventure down Walnut Avenue, right on Officers Row.

MARE ISLAND HISTORIC PARK FOUNDATION

“Prepare to unlock the chilling mysteries of Mare Island's past! Join us for our next Speaker Series event on October 26th at 3 pm, featuring Jeffrey Dwyer, Ph.D., a renowned paranormal investigator.”

Join the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation on a unique journey by bus to three rarely-seen Behind the Fences locations on the historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Local Historians Dennis Kelly and Brendan Riley as well as MIHPF docents will be on hand to provide the fascinating histories and tales behind these historic spots as we peer inside the Haunted Armory Building 77, Old 84 Mare Island Prison, and the original Mare Island Stables (the second oldest building on the Island).