Downtown Merced

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Halfway through October, so many ways to celebrate the fall/halloween season in downtown!

A witches AND zombie (with a splash zone!!) play for the next 2 weeks that you seriously need to make time to attend, 🧟🧙

R&B nights, DJs and mariachi for the fall vibes 🍂

Youll want to be downtown!

Things to do in Merced, downtown Merced events

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Growing a greener, more welcoming Downtown Merced! 🌿

A few months ago, we introduced our new downtown planters, bringing more color and greenery to our streets! We were joined by community volunteers, including one of our dedicated PBID board members, UC Master Gardener Program, members of the Garden Club and Rescue Mission volunteers!

The planters are just one of the many improvements we’ve made over the past year! From giving our light poles a fresh coat of paint to having Downtown Ambassadors on our streets five days a week, we’re continuing to invest in a cleaner, more beautiful, and welcoming downtown.

And we’re not done yet! 🌱 Over the next few weeks, keep an eye out as we expand our planter program and bring even more greenery to our downtown streets.

Every improvement is another step toward the downtown we all want to see.

💬 What would you like to see in Downtown Merced next?

[The Downtown Merced Partnership manages the programs and services made possible and funded through the Downtown Merced PBID]

10/09/2026

Another weekend in downtown Merced, another list of events and things to do! Try something new, visit a new business, the odds are that whatever you attend down here is built by your community members 🧡✨

Which event are you eyeing? 👀

10/02/2026

The Main Street Makers Market is BACK after a two-year hiatus!

Come see just how talented our community is, with local makers, artists, live demonstrations, handmade goods, food, drinks, music and more all in one place.

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 350 + 355 W Main Street, Downtown Merced

Free, family-friendly, and the perfect excuse to spend your Sunday Downtown. Come support local, discover something new, and celebrate the creativity right here in Merced!

10/02/2026

Hello, October! 🎃🍂✨

The first weekend of October is here, and Downtown Merced has plenty happening! From local events and live entertainment to good food, shopping, and more.

Swipe through this weekend’s roundup ➡️ and make some plans!