Qingming Festival

Evergreen Cemetery 261 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Qingming Festival Saturday, March 29, 9am - 2pm A vibrant celebration of the traditional Qing Ming Chinese festival will be held at the MAH and Evergreen Cemetery on March 29th. The event begins at 9am with refreshments at MAH and remarks by historian Traci Bliss, author of Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz. Bliss will share […]

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Meet Me at the New Downtown Library Festival

Corner of Cedar & Lincoln Streets Santa Cruz

Meet Me at the New Downtown Library Festival Saturday, April 26, 1 - 4pm Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites you to “Meet Me at the New Downtown Library Festival.” Come and experience the future Downtown Library through an exciting and immersive preview. The stage will be set with large-scale renderings of the new library’s rooms, […]

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Mutt Strut & Market

151 Aptos Village Way (behind New Leaf Market) 151 Aptos Village Way, Aptos

Mutt Strut & Market Saturday April 5, 1 - 3pm Does Your PUP Have What It Takes To Win: Best Of Show?!! The 2nd Annual Mutt Strut & Market is coming up on April 5th.Register your PUP Today! Scan the QR Code or click this link.   https://forms.gle/C7nCSR2Csa41Jqko8 Location: 151 Aptos Village Way (behind New Leaf […]

West Cliff Spring Fling Outdoor Market

Lighthouse Point 701 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States

West Cliff Spring Fling Outdoor Market Saturday, 12 April, 10 - 6pm This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot—a favorite destination for both locals and tourists. The West Cliff Spring Fling market features unique local artisans, specialty food, food trucks all while […]

Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025 – A FREE Community Celebration! Saturday, April 19, 11:30am - 4pm Get ready for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of our planet at Earth Day Santa Cruz! This FREE event brings the community together for a day of live music, interactive exhibits, and eco-friendly inspiration. Groove to live music by SambaDá […]

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Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025 Abbott Square Market

Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025 Abbott Square Market Saturday, April 19, 11:30am - 4pm Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 More info here Celebrate our planet at Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025! This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for a day of live music, interactive exhibits, and eco-friendly inspiration. […]

Meet Me at the New Downtown Library Festival!

Meet Me at the New Downtown Library Festival! Saturday, April 26, 1 - 4pm Join us and experience the future Downtown Library through an exciting and immersive preview. The stage will be set with large-scale renderings of the new library’s rooms, live music, food trucks, and fun! Project partners will be on-hand with the latest […]

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¡Vive Oaxaca! Guelaguetza 20th Anniversary

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 Branciforte A, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

¡Vive Oaxaca! Guelaguetza 20th Anniversary Sunday, April 27, 10am - 4pm Join us for the 20th Annual celebration of Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza. This cultural festival brings together food, music, dance, crafts, and community to celebrate the wonderful traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Local dancers from Senderos’ own Centeotl Danza y Baile, different indigenous dance groups throughout […]

$10

Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza

Branciforte Small Schools Campus 840 Branciforte A, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza Sunday, April 27, 10am -4pm The 20th Anniversary of Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is just around the corner. We're so excited for the 20th Guelaguetza - the all-day Oaxacan cultural festival put on by our friends at Senderos will be bringing music, dance, food and celebration to the Branciforte Small Schools on Sunday, […]

$10

5th Annual Move for CASA

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

5th Annual Move for CASA Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Move for CASA! Join CASA of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties on Saturday, May 3, at 10 AM at Elkhorn Slough for a fun, energizing morning in community—walking, chatting, and supporting local youth! Free to register Join a team or form your […]

Summit for the Planet

Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, United States

Summit for the Planet Saturday, May 3, 10:30am - 2pm Mount Madonna School (MMS) is excited to hold the 19th annual Summit for the Planet eco-festival! We’re calling it a mountain revival, kickin’ it old school and throwin’ it back to when it all began by holding the Summit for the Planet (SFTP) that might […]

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Spring Art Market at the Tannery

Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Spring Art Market at the Tannery Saturday, May 10, 10am - 5pm Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a vibrant day of art, music, and community at the Tannery Arts Center. Explore works by 40+ local artists and makers—ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, and more. Enjoy live music by La Otra Banda, DJ sets, food trucks, beer […]

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SLV Music & Art Festival

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

SLV Music & Art Festival Wednesday, May 21, 7 - 11pm or 4 - 8pm The fourth annual SLV Music & Art Festival features SLVUSD's student musicians and artists at beautiful Roaring Camp! Come enjoy food trucks, silent and live auctions and drawings, student art sales by donations, and a night of student and community […]

Event Series Memorial Weekend at Roaring Camp

Memorial Weekend at Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Memorial Weekend Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 24-26, This Memorial Weekend, take the Redwood Forest Steam Train up to Bear Mountain and return. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly Memorial Day activities.   Watsonville Community Band Memorial Day Concert, May 26 This Memorial Day, take the Redwood Forest Steam Train up to […]

Felton Remembers Memorial Day Parade and Covered Bridge Festival

Felton Downtown Felton, CA, United States

Felton Remembers Memorial Day Parade and Covered Bridge Festival Saturday, May 25, 10am May 24th is the 33rd annual Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival and we’re super excited for our vendor line up. Come for a day filled with local arts and crafts, free crafts for the kids, local beer and wine, music, […]

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