Fall Feast in the Fields

Live Earth Farm 1275 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Fall Feast in the Fields Friday, September 21, 5-8pm Farm Discovery is excited to announce that our annual Fall Feast in the Fields will be held on September 21. This year's event will be unique and special with exciting updates for you. Instead of the silent auction, we're planning a unique farm activity and introducing […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie

Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams September 11- September 28, with Opening Night on September 13 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, under the trees […]

Santa Cruz Symphony Philharmonia Fantastique

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Symphony Philharmonia Fantastique Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm at Civic Auditorium (pre-concert talk at 6:30pm) Sunday, September 22, 2pm at Henry J. Mello Center (pre-concert talk at 1pm) Join us at Santa Cruz Symphony's Philharmonia Fantastique. Let's celebrate the Autumnal Equinox on September 21/22! It's a time of seasonal changes, and Santa Cruz Symphony […]

Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks

MAH Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]

Free

Live Oak Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United States

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Free
Event Series Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! 

Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! 

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! […]

$70 – $77

Youth Artisan Faire

Ethel & Sabel

Youth Artisan Faire Sunday, September 22, 10am - 2pm Support our young artists as they raise funds for their extracurricular activities. Enjoy a day filled with creativity, community, and fun! Don’t miss out on this inspiring event – mark your calendars and bring the whole family! Got a talent for crafting, making art, or designing […]

$25

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, United States

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities

Claraty Arts 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our  in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]

Free
Event Series Take Aways Art to Go

Take Aways Art to Go

Pajaro Valley Arts 37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA, United States

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

Free

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie

Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams September 11- September 28, with Opening Night on September 13 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, under the trees […]

Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free

Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE on Santa Cruz METRO buses. Whether you're exploring the beach, heading to summer camp, or just hanging out with friends, let us take you there […]

Free

Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks

MAH Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]

Free

Free Days California State Parks

National Parks CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair

Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair Entry deadlines: August 22 Don’t be shy! Make this the year you finally enter the Santa Cruz County Fair! The 2024 Exhibitor’s Entry Guide is available now! There are so many exciting divisions… Livestock, AgHort, Amateur Wine, Fine Arts, LEGOs, Photography, Poultry, Floriculture, Collections, Home Arts and Innovation… […]