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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Watsonville Strawberry Festival\nFriday\, August 2\, 5–9pm\, Music & Carnival only\nSaturday\, August 3. 11am – 8pm\, StrawberryJam Fun Run – Registration required\, Carnival\, Entertainment\, Food\, Arts & Crafts\, Strawberries & More\nSunday\, August 4\,  11am – 7pm\, Carnival\, Entertainment\, Food\, Arts & Crafts\, Strawberries & More \nJoin us for the Strawberry Festival in Watsonville. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Watsonville Strawberry Festival traces its roots to the Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival that was founded in 1994 to help downtown Watsonville recover from the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Festival now exists to: \n\nProvide a safe\, family-friendly experience in downtown Watsonville.\nRecognize the largest and most valuable crop in the Pajaro Valley; and\nProvide non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds and public awareness of their work and how their work makes Watsonville a better place for everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION! \n \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/strawberry-festival/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Watsonville\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Festivals,Free Events,Performances
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SUMMARY:Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
DESCRIPTION:Dipper Days at the Boardwalk\n\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, May 29 – August 7 \nRide the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply. \n\n\nMay 17 – August 16\, 2024 –In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100\, we are giving YOU the chance to show off your incredible artistic talent.Dazzle us with your most thrilling Giant Dipper “Fan Art” to celebrate the Giant Dipper and over 68 million riders! Enter your Giant Dipper photos\, paintings\, or crafty creations for a chance to win Dipper Swag\, MyBoardwalk Cards\, or Rides Wristbands. \n\n\n\nEnter Contest Soon
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/dipper-days-at-the-boardwalk/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Beach Boardwalk\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment & Performances,Family Events,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T074500
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Fun Run and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Strawberry Jam 1K and 5K Fun Run and Walk\n\nSaturday\, August 3\, 7:45am\n\n\n\nThe 3rd annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk will kick-off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival on Saturday August 3rd\, 2024. The Jam\, coordinated by the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Rotary Club of Freedom\, begins and ends at the temporary location\, Landmark Elementary School in Watsonville while Ramsay Park is being renovated. This is a moderate hilly\, fun course that includes much of previous year’s course\, which includes Watsonville’s beautiful slough system with an out and back section on Ohlone Parkway. No dogs please\, but families and strollers are welcome. Register on Active.com. Races will be coordinated by the Santa Cruz Track Club. \nThe Jam is being held in conjunction with The Watsonville Strawberry Festival\, held on Saturday\, August 3\, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday\, August 4\, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in historic downtown Watsonville. https://www.watsonville.gov/1117/Watsonville-Strawberry-Festival \n\n\n\nLandmark Elementary School • 235 Ohlone Pkwy Watsonville\, CA  95076  Organized by Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services  Save up to $10 on this event with ACTIVE Advantage! \n\n\nRegister now!  $10 – $35\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds from this event will support the enhancement of Watsonville parks and recreation programs. Freedom Rotary will use the proceeds to invest in Flodberg Park in Watsonville. \nPre-registration ends August 1\, 10am. On Site Registration Resumes on Race Day. \nEvent details and schedule\n\nPRE REG ENDS 10 am 8/1. On Site Registration Resumes on Race Day.\n\nCheck-in time Starts: 06:45 am\nStarting time: Kids – 7:45 am ; 5K – 8:00 am\nEvent date: 03 August\, 2024Address Parking and Race Location: Landmark Elementary School parking lot\, Watsonville\, CA\nThe Watsonville Strawberry Festival is Aug 3 and 4. Stick around after the Jam and go! There is a city lot that is available at 260 Rodriguez Street Watsonville\, CA 95076. Cross Streets: Rodriguez Street and 2nd Street.\nShow your race number for $5 parking!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/strawberry-jam-ik-and5k-fun-run-and-walk/
LOCATION:Landmark Elementary School\, 235 Ohlone Pkwy\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sports & Races
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T080000
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SUMMARY:Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
DESCRIPTION:Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College\nSaturdays 8am-12pm\, year round\, rain or shine \nVoted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California\nIn 2011\, 2012\, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally\, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.” \nMarket customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors\, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods\, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry\, sustainable fish\, oysters\, handcrafted cheeses\, locally produced olive oil\, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces\, organic juices\, handmade sauerkraut\, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon\, artisan breads and baked goods\, organic honey\, mushrooms\, sprouts and microgreens\, farm fresh eggs\, flowers\, potted plants\, seedlings\, herbs\, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits\, vegetables and nuts. \nAdditional Market Attractions\nProfessional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round. \nOur other Markets: Carmel\, Del Monte\, Monterey
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/aptos-farmers-market-at-cabrillo-college/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Room 450\, Aptos\, 95003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T090000
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SUMMARY:Home Depot Kids Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Home Depot Kids Workshops\n1st Saturdays of the month\, 9am – 12pm \n\n\n\n\nJoin us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.\n\n\nSoquel \, 2600 41st Avenue\, Soquel\, 95073\,  (831)462-5650    Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n355 S Green Valley Rd\, Watsonville\, CA 95076\,(831)786-9877\,    Register\n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/home-depot-kids-workshops/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Home Depot Watsonville\, 355 S Green Valley Rd\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Family Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T090000
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CREATED:20200621T233339Z
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SUMMARY:Westside Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Westside Farmers Market\nSaturdays  9am – 1pm\, year round\n\n\nThe Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week\, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive\, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon\, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop\, skip and a jump from Downtown. \nFoodies Unite\nThis market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s\, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce\, artisan foods\, wine\, body products\, tinctures\, sustainable seafood\, pasture raised meats\, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine\, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee. \nWith easy access and an abundance of free parking\, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/westside-farmers-market/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Westside Farmers Market\, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T100000
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SUMMARY:Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
DESCRIPTION:Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam\nSaturdays\, 10am – 12pm\n \nStrum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm\, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest\nUpcoming Uke Song List \nStrum Along every Wed 3:30 pm\, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest \nOldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts \n\n\n  Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/daughters-and-sons-of-the-beach-ukele-jam-2/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Beach behind Crow’s Nest\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment & Performances,Family Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T150000
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SUMMARY:Life on the Ranch Day
DESCRIPTION:History comes alive at Wilder Ranch State Park.\n\n1st Saturdays 11am-3pm\, through December \nJoin us for a trip back in time at the fascinating historic complex at Wilder Ranch State Park.\nThere are vintage games to play\, tours\, and cool things to explore.\nAs always\, this event is free and open to all. Parking is $10 per car. Programs subject to change. Rain cancels. \nCall (669)758-1963 for more information.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/life-on-the-ranch-day/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Wilder Ranch\, 1401 Coast Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T200000
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Watsonville Strawberry Festival\nFriday\, August 2\, 5–9pm\, Music & Carnival only\nSaturday\, August 3. 11am – 8pm\, StrawberryJam Fun Run – Registration required\, Carnival\, Entertainment\, Food\, Arts & Crafts\, Strawberries & More\nSunday\, August 4\,  11am – 7pm\, Carnival\, Entertainment\, Food\, Arts & Crafts\, Strawberries & More \nJoin us for the Strawberry Festival in Watsonville. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Watsonville Strawberry Festival traces its roots to the Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival that was founded in 1994 to help downtown Watsonville recover from the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Festival now exists to: \n\nProvide a safe\, family-friendly experience in downtown Watsonville.\nRecognize the largest and most valuable crop in the Pajaro Valley; and\nProvide non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds and public awareness of their work and how their work makes Watsonville a better place for everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION! \n \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/strawberry-festival/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Watsonville\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Festivals,Free Events,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T153000
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CREATED:20240710T015633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T015936Z
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SUMMARY:Art Events at SLV Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art Events at SLV Museum\nSaturday 7/20\, 3-4pm; Friday\, 8/2\, 4-6pm; Sat/Sun\, 8/3 – 8/4\, 2-3:30pm \nOur Artist-in-Residence\, Bailey Rios\, has been working diligently on a new body of work at the Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek. Stop by SLV Museum during open hours to visit with Bailey and learn about his paintings and process.  \nRemember! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on upcoming AiR programming:Artist Talk: Saturday 7/20\, 3-4pm \n AiR Exhibition Reception: Friday\, 8/2\, 4-6pm \n 2-Day Acrylic Painting Workshop: Sat/Sun\, 8/3 – 8/4\, 2-3:30pmGrace Gallery hours are Wed-Sun from 1-4pm.  \nAiR programs and Museum admission are free!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/art-events-at-slv-museum-4/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Episcopal Gallery\, 12547 Highway 9\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, 95066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes,Family Events,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Lorenzo Valley Museum":MAILTO:info@slvmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T193000
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CREATED:20230219T221342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230219T222513Z
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SUMMARY:Family Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Family Karaoke\n1st Saturdays\, 5:30 – 7:30\n\nIf anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!)\, once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It’s basically kids\, teens\, and adults singing their fave Disney songs.  Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess\, puzzles\, scrabble\, etc\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s co-hosted with Shared Adventures to ensure ALL our community members have access ♡This is the 3rd time doing it. And it’s definitely some of the most fun I’ve had with my kids!\n\n\n\nWe’re at the top of Marin St and Freedom Blvd.\nFree fun where it’s dry\, safe\, and warm.\n\n\n\nFree ♡ — at RC Fam.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/family-karoake-2/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:RC Fam Center\, 7 Hangar Way\, Suite B\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment & Performances,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T220000
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CREATED:20240411T004218Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Shakespeare's As You Like It
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As You Like It\nJuly 13 – September 1\, with Opening Night on July 19 \nSanta Cruz Shakespeare\, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years\, invites you to experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It\, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer. \nAs You Like It is a tale of banishment and escape to the forest of Arden\, where a merry band find unity\, love\, and rebirth. The ensemble includes the melancholy Jacques (“All the world’s a stage…”)\, the vigorous Orlando\, and the brilliant Rosalind. Amidst a hurly of comedy\, disguise\, and discovery\, love is sought\, debated\, and eventually learned. As You Like It is a hilarious journey into the heart of human foibles and frailty\, showing us the myriad ways that love can rebuild the world. \nAs You Like It runs July 13 – September 1\, with Opening Night on July 19. \nPurchase tickets after May 1 and get more information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2024 \nSeasonal box office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. beginning June 1. Call 831-460-6399. \nAbout Santa Cruz Shakespeare \nFeaturing professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years\, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. For more information about SCS\, visit santacruzshakespeare.org\, Facebook\, Instagram or Twitter (X).
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-shakespeares-as-you-like-it/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park\, 501 Upper Park Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Date Night,Entertainment & Performances,Family Events
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