Wilder Ranch Kid Day October 26, 11am - 3pm Home school families - Mark your calendars for the second annual Home School Wilder Ranch Kid Day event! It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your third and fourth grade pioneer studies curriculum. Parking $10 Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific […]
Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl Monday, October 30, 2 - 6pm Join us for our 3rd annual Downtown Candy Crawl on Monday, October 30, 2023 for youth ages 13 & under. Young wizards, witches, ghosts, princesses, and all in between are invited to trick-or-treat at participating downtown Watsonville businesses. No pre-registration required. Bring your own candy […]
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness Saturday, November 11, 10am - 12:30pm Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant. Neary Lagoon Ages: 6th-8th grade $10 Non-Members […]
"It Needs to Be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Mission" Sunday, November 12, 3:30 Refreshments; 5pm Program Join us for the debut screening of this new documentary. "It Needs to Be Told: Native Californian Perspectives on the Mission" , that will be featured at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. "It Needs to […]
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Bipoc Bonfires Thursdays, June 15, Museum 4 - 5pm; Beach 5 - 6:30pm Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. Museum and Seabright Beach RSVP here Monthly Series Topics June 15: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County […]
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Splash with Santa Saturday, December 2, 12 – 4pm Get ready for a festive splash of holiday cheer at our Splash with Santa event! The highlight of the event is our annual Holiday Market! More than 20 local artists and vendors will join us, offering a splendid array of quality and handmade holiday gifts from […]
Wilder Ranch Victorian Holiday History Saturday, December 9, 11am - 3pm Celebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Californio, Victorian, and early 20th century Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch State Park. Enjoy performances featuring the Lyric Victorian Carolers, sample Victorian-era holiday goodies, watch live demonstrations in the blacksmith and machine shop, explore the historical […]
Quail Hollow Ranch House Tour Sunday, December 10, 4-6pm Do you enjoy looking through old buildings, learning about their stories? Join Park Docent, Richard James, on a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you […]
Free Days California State Parks January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 22: First day of National Park Week August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 23: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Include a park free day in your future! Some of these are nearby! The national […]
World Wetlands Day 2024 Saturday, February 3, 9:30am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, February 3rd, at Struve Slough to celebrate World Wetlands Day with a wetlands restoration project, litter clean-up, educational activities hosted by local environmental and climate organizations, live music, and lunch! Meet us by the butterfly statue near the Struve Slough trailhead, […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum! March, Daily 9am - 5pm Come celebrate these tiny aerial acrobats and the beautiful gardens that sustain them during March Hummingbird Month. This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds. We have a variety of activities scattered throughout the month, including; docents in […]
