Week of Events
Midtown Summer Block Party
Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays through September 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors The summer series of free events will feature the talents of 30+ local bands. In addition to live music, event […]
Free Daily Entertainment
Free Daily Entertainment June 19 - August 11 Enjoy FREE entertainment every day! Add more fun to your visit and see magicians, jugglers, acrobats and more perform at two locations in the park. Engaging performers invite you to be a part of the FREE show! Entertainers and Entertainment Schedule: https://beachboardwalk.com/shows/
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations Find the perfect 4th of July Celebration for your family in Santa Cruz County and nearby. Aptos World’s Shortest 4th of July Parade – Tuesday, July 4, 10am. Come early. Roads close at 9:30am. Theme: Honor Our Parks! Come check out our awesome vendors at the 4th of July Party […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations Find the perfect 4th of July Celebration for your family in Santa Cruz County and nearby. Aptos World’s Shortest 4th of July Parade – Tuesday, July 4, 10am. Come early. Roads close at 9:30am. Theme: Honor Our Parks! Come check out our awesome vendors at the 4th of July Party […]
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup with FIT4MOM Santa Cruz
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup with FIT4MOM Santa Cruz
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]
Arboretum Free Day
Arboretum Free Day
Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.
Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade Tuesday, July 4, 12:30pm Celebrate the Fourth of July in Historic Downtown Watsonville. The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row […]
Make & Explore @ Branciforte Library
Make & Explore @ Branciforte Library
Make & Explore @ Branciforte Library Tuesdays 3 - 4pm, June 6 - July 25 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Branciforte Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Capitola Twilight Concerts
Capitola Twilight Concerts
Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 The Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. For an opportunity to be […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Teens, Get Crafty with YAN
Teens, Get Crafty with YAN
Teens, GetCrafty with YAN Thursday, July 6, 6pm Get crafty with YAN! Join us on Thursday July 6th @6pm for an evening filled with arts and crafts such as sticker making, origami and much more. Snacks will be provided! High school youth can rsvp to vvelasquez@unitedwaysc.org.
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15 SANG MATIZ June 22 MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6 FAST TIMES July 13 SANTA CRUDA […]
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks First Sundays 11am - 5pm The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! […]
July Park & Recreation Events
July Park & Recreation Events
July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]
Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak
Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak
Rhonda Appleseed and the Tree that Learned How to Speak Friday, July 7, 1:30 - 2:30pm Join us for the story of Rhonda Appleseed, who, like her ancestor Johnny Appleseed, spreads her love for trees and for the environment in this fun and exciting production!
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza
Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza
Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza 1st & 3rd Fridays 6 - 8pm, June 16 - September 1 Ready to dance the night away? Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at […]
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 16 - August 11 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! June 16 THE LOST BOYS June […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
July Park & Recreation Events
July Park & Recreation Events
July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts Sons of the Beach […]
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate […]
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail Open Saturdays, 12 - 3pm, On view until July 8 We are excited to announce the reopening of The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail (70 Center St, Davenport) The Writing on the Wall, a collaboration between Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger, […]
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute Saturday, July 8, 1 - 4pm Come paint the Dungeons & Dragons character of your imagination! We'll provide the mini figures and paint, and you'll bring the creativity. Not sure where to start? Get expert assistance from The Puppetry Institute. Teens 12-18 only. Registration required.
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate […]