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 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 […]
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 […]
CABRILLO FESTIVAL of CONTEMPORARY MUSICJuly 30 - August 13 Free Rehearsals: Aug 1, 2 & 9 – 10am -12pm July 31, Aug 3, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – 2:30 – 5pm July 30, Aug 3 & 10, 7 - 9:30pm Join Cabrillo Festival's Celebration of Rhythm & Sound! “Cabrillo Festival is an incredible place […]
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 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 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.
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!
First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences Friday, August 4, 3 - 7pm You’re invited to First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences (100 Panetta Ave) for an afternoon of family-friendly fun with hands-on activities and scheduled story times. We will have a button-making station, […]
Watsonville Strawberry Festival Friday, August 4 Live Music & Carnival: 5-9 PM Saturday, August 5: 11am-8pm Sunday, August 6: 11am-7pm The Watsonville Strawberry Festival provides a safe, family-friendly experience in historic downtown Watsonville. Join us for a full weekend of carnival attractions, live entertainment and delicious strawberry treats! Shop a variety of local artisans, businesses […]
Triple P Brief Group: Helping Teens Cope with Depression Fridays, August 4 , 11, 18, 25, • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Attend this FREE virtual 4-week parenting group to learn: • Common causes and signs of depression in teens • What to do if you think your teen is depressed • Tips for helping teens […]
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 […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]
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 […]
Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, August 5, 6:45am The 2nd Annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, August 5, at Ramsay Park in Watsonville. The races start and finish at Ramsay. The Strawberry Jam Fun Run is presented by the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and the Rotary […]
