Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center is a flexible outdoor venue that hosts corporate events, company picnics, festivals, concerts, community celebrations, trade shows, nonprofit fundraisers, family reunions, school events, sporting activities, and private celebrations. With expansive outdoor spaces, mature trees, and multiple venue areas, we can accommodate gatherings ranging from a few dozen guests to thousands.

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center is located in Gilroy, California, at the southern edge of Silicon Valley and conveniently accessible from San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and the greater Bay Area. Its central location makes it an ideal destination for regional corporate events, festivals, and private gatherings.

If you're looking for an outdoor event venue in Gilroy, Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center offers one of the region's largest and most versatile outdoor event spaces. Surrounded by mature trees, an open field, and scenic landscapes, the venue is designed for everything from intimate celebrations to large-scale festivals and corporate gatherings.

Yes! Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center specializes in company picnics of all sizes. Whether you're planning an employee appreciation event for 50 people or a corporate celebration for several thousand guests, our flexible venue spaces can be customized to meet your needs with catering, entertainment, games, and team-building activities.

Yes. Our venue is designed to accommodate festivals, live music events, cultural celebrations, food festivals, and outdoor concerts. Large open spaces, dedicated event areas, and flexible layouts allow organizers to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

Absolutely. Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center proudly welcomes nonprofit organizations looking for a scenic and versatile venue for fundraisers, galas, community events, festivals, educational programs, appreciation events, and other gatherings. As an operation that helps support the nonprofit mission of Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, hosting your event at Hecker Pass not only provides a memorable outdoor setting but also helps generate revenue that supports environmental education, horticultural stewardship, and community programs.

Our venue can accommodate events ranging from small private gatherings to large festivals with thousands of attendees. Multiple venue spaces allow us to create customized layouts based on your event size and needs.

While Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center is capable of hosting weddings and wedding celebrations, our venue is especially popular for rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, and large outdoor receptions. Contact our Events Team to discuss your vision and venue availability.

Yes. We encourage prospective clients to schedule a personalized venue tour to experience our beautiful outdoor spaces and discuss your event needs. Tours are available by appointment.

Depending on your event, venue amenities may include shaded gathering areas, open green spaces, event staging, electrical access, catering support areas, restrooms, parking, and flexible event layouts. Additional amenities continue to be added as part of our phased venue enhancements.

Yes. Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center offers convenient on-site parking for guests, with overflow and event-specific parking plans available for larger gatherings.

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center is approximately 30 miles south of San Jose, making it an easy drive for companies, organizations, and guests throughout Silicon Valley and the South Bay.

Yes. Our venue is conveniently located approximately 30 miles from Santa Cruz, offering a scenic outdoor destination for organizations and guests looking for a unique venue close to the coast.

Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center combines expansive green spaces, mature shade trees, flexible event areas, and a beautiful natural setting unlike traditional hotel ballrooms or conference centers. Whether you're planning a company picnic, community festival, private celebration, or outdoor concert, our venue provides room to create memorable experiences in nature.

Throughout 2026, the venue will continue hosting events while undergoing rehabilitation and expansion between scheduled bookings. Enhancements are expected to be completed in late 2026, introducing new guest amenities and event infrastructure in time for the 2027 event season while preserving the property’s natural beauty.

The easiest way to receive pricing and availability is by completing the Event Inquiry Form on our website. Our Events Team will review your request and contact you to discuss your event goals, venue options, and available dates.