Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA, United States

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Saturday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Explore the Chinese and Vietnamese customs of celebrating and giving thanks to the moon and the bountiful harvest season. Join us and make playdough moon cakes, thrill in the always popular and spirited Lion Dance performance by Yun […]

Event Series Festa Italia

Festa Italia

Custom House Plaza 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Festa Italia Friday 3-9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; - Sunday 10am - 6pm, September 9-11 Save the date for the 88th Festa Italia, celebrating Monterey’s Italian heritage and cultural traditions. Join us for this special festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present. This popular family friendly free event shares the sights, sounds, food […]

Coastside Community Celebration

Johnston House 110 Higgins Canyon Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Join us this Saturday, September 10 to celebrate 50 years of public open space preservation, protection, restoration, access and education. This free admission event at Johnston Ranch will include entertainment, activities, food and fun for all ages, including: Wildlife presentations from Antonio Balestreri (Falconry Conservation) and NorCal Bats Agricultural talks and demonstrations Historical tours of Johnston […]

Event Series Greek Festival

Greek Festival

Santa Cruz Greek Festival 223 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Greek Festival Friday 5 – 10pm and Saturday, 12 - 10pm, September 9-10 The Santa Cruz Greek Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated community events. Voted BEST STREET FESTIVAL in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Greek Festival is the longest running cultural festival in Santa Cruz County, growing from a small celebration […]

Fiesta en la Playa

Beach Boardwalk CA, United States

Fiesta en la Playa Sunday, September 11, 12 - 7pm ¡Vamos a la playa! Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community at the family-friendly Boardwalk Fiesta en la Playa on September 11. Enjoy special food and beverages, mariachi performance, folklórico dancers, and a free beach concert by Sonora Santanera Tributo a Carlos Colorado. […]

Event Series Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

Event Series Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

Common Ground Festival

MAH Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Common Ground Festival September 16–25 The MAH is proud to present Common Ground: a new biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor work hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural space, the 10-day event features site-responsive installations and interventions across our area’s natural and […]

Event Series Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival

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

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival September 17 - 18 Join us for the 7th annual Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival. The weekend welcomes a variety of artists, multiple stages, camping, train rides including the ‘Sol Train’ shuttle from the Boardwalk and back again in the evening, craft beer, wine, vendors and gourmet food. The String […]

Common Ground Festival

MAH Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Common Ground Festival September 16–25 The MAH is proud to present Common Ground: a new biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor work hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural space, the 10-day event features site-responsive installations and interventions across our area’s natural and […]

Event Series Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

Event Series Renaissance Faire

Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA, United States

Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays 10am  - 6pm: Sept. 17-18; 24-25, Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 Come Join the Fun NEW! 'Shakespeare’s Dream' Introducing: The Midsummer’s Court. What will happen when King Oberon meddles with the bard himself? The result may be more than he bargained for… This will certainly be some hot ice and […]

Aloha Outrigger Races and Polynesian Festival

Santa Cruz Muncipal Wharf 21 Municpal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

30th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races Sunday, September 18, 8am - 2pm The Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is back and ready to race! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. Stick around after the awards & attend NOAA's celebration of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 30th Anniversary […]

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival

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

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival September 17 - 18 Join us for the 7th annual Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival. The weekend welcomes a variety of artists, multiple stages, camping, train rides including the ‘Sol Train’ shuttle from the Boardwalk and back again in the evening, craft beer, wine, vendors and gourmet food. The String […]