May 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Corralitos: Farm and Garden Market

Corralitos Cultural Center

(831) 254-2669 | corralitoscultural.org

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, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.

We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.

You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.

The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.

May 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Live Oak: Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. Here the atmosphere is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find an excellent selection of organic produce from regional farms. The tables are stacked high with tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Many visitors spend hours at the market, filling their bags with berries, chicories and bagels – then moving onto a unique meal from one of the accomplished cooks that sell at the market. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals that spotlight the harvest in clean, creative and bright arrangements. Watsonville-based Hidden Fortress Coffee provides that hot, comforting cup of goodness that brings us back to the simple pleasures of life. This is your Sunday destination.

May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm PDT

Roaring Camp: National BBQ Cookoff

Roaring Camp Railroads

831.335.4484 | roaringcamp.com

Nationally recognized Pit-Masters and local Grill Gurus alike battle it out for cash prizes, trophies and the honor of having their secret recipes voted Best BBQ at the first Roaring Camp Cook-Off. Come hungry and vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice award. Want more than a taste? BBQ vendors will be ready to serve full plates of a variety of BBQ favorites and sides.

Activities:

  • Local Breweries
  • Live Music – Wild and Blue
  • Bounce Houses
  • Faro Card Game with Doc Holiday
  • Karen the Cow Girl Rope Tricks & Comedy
  • Kids Club Activities
  • Pedal Tractors
A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Roaring Camp Railroads: Memorial Day Weekend

Roaring Camp Railroads

831.335.4484 | www.roaringcamp.com

This Memorial Day Weekend Day, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities and live music.

ACTIVITIES:
  • Live Music
  • Tug of War
  • Three-Legged Race
  • Balloon Toss
  • Corn Hole
  • Kids Club Activities
May 30 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm PDT

Felton: Farmers Market

Felton Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers who call this market a second home. Your support of regional agriculture and small, local businesses makes a difference.

The Felton Farmers’ Market was started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.

The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

May 31 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm PDT

Kuumbwa Jazz: Musical Memoir of the 60’s

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

831-427-2227 | www.kuumbwajazz.org

We first came to know him through the global smash, “World Without Love,” as one half of the British Invasion duo, Peter & Gordon. He returns–now a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire– in Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond, which brings a multimedia experience to the stage, hosted by the two-time Grammy winner for Producer of the Year.

Memoir includes film footage and photos from Peter’s considerable personal archive, brought to life with a storyteller’s gift, transporting audiences back to the heart of 60s popular culture. Icons such as Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Marianne Faithful, Yoko Ono, Carole King, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt are among the cast of characters in this narrative – along with the greatly missed Gordon Waller. The evening is filled with the music of Peter & Gordon, including “I Go to Pieces,” “True Love Ways,” and “Lady Godiva.” The songs given to Peter & Gordon by Paul McCartney are also front and center: “Woman,” “I Don’t Want to See You Again,” “Nobody I Know,” and “World Without Love,” all of which were US Top 40 hits.

May 31 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing: Westside Comedy

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

831.425.4900 | scmbrew.com

Grab a drink and check out this amazing free comedy show where we bring you the best comics from around the Bay Area and beyond!

June 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery

831.475.2258 | bargetto.com

Join us at Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase.

 

  • June 1, 2023: Alex Lucero
  • June 8, 2023: Ted Welty
  • June 15, 2023: 10 O’Clock Lunch Band
  • June 22, 2023: The Paperback Ryders
  • June 29, 2023: Beach Cowboys
June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm PDT

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Moonlight Madness

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

831.335.7077 | www.parks.ca.gov

Come spend an evening of astronomy and galactic greatness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enjoy live jazz music, astronomy arts and crafts, listen to a guest speaker, explore the redwood grove beneath the moonlight, and stargaze with the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club! Meet in front of the visitor center.

 

*Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 335-7077. Event made possible by Santa Cruz Astronomy Club, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks.

June 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Scotts Valley: Farmers Market

Joe and Linda Alberti Clubhouse

(831) 535-7017 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Established in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, this market has become a seasonal treasure to the local community and to those visiting the area looking for a place to slow down and unwind. Here, every Saturday 9am-1pm, from late spring through the fall, a circle of regional farms, local food businesses and other makers set up their stands to offer shoppers and diners an array of delicious edibles. The market is a resource for nutritious food and agricultural education, providing a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Whether your a weekly shopper or just passing through, find what you’re looking for amidst the robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs, flowers, artisanal meats, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine.

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market

Cabrillo College Parking Lot A

montereybayfarmers.org

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Westside Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive. Here we serve the communities of the west end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the University of California,  Santa Cruz campus. Sitting on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt this market is a great launching location for a day outdoors at Natural Bridges beach, Wilder Ranch or any adventure spot up the coast. It is also just a hop, skip and a jump, or bike ride, from Downtown.

A community hub for over 15 years, the Westside Market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, beer, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cultural meals, live local music and a full espresso bar operated by Syllable. With an abundance of free parking and accessibility on its side, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing any time of the year.

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm PDT

Moore Creek Preserve: Guided Wildlife Habitat Exploration

Moore Creek Preserve

(831) 420-5270 | www.santacruzmuseum.org

Kick off the beginning of summer with an awesome visit to the Moore Creek Preserve, exploring different communities found in one of our best local habitats. Birds, deer, coyotes, rabbits, and much more call this place home and we will learn all about the adaptations that they need to survive in this environment.

What is Nature Club?

Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th Grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces, and of course at the Museum! Exploration and activities help kids learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and making new friends.

June 3 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm PDT

Castro Adobe State Historic Park: Open House

Castro Adobe State Historic Park

831.226.9669 | santacruzstateparks.as.me

If you love California history and our state’s cultural heritage, come celebrate with us at the Castro Adobe State Historic Park! Visit us at our next open house on February 11, 2023. This 90-minute tour will surely have you falling head over heels with all the park has to offer!

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville, CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho Period of California History.

 

*This event requires pre-registration.

 

 

June 3 @ 11:00 am - June 4 @ 8:00 pm PDT

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Mountain Faire

Roaring Camp

831.335.4484 | www.redwoodmountainfaire.com

Dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider, and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join us for a weekend-long music festival and arts & crafts fair.

  • Music all day on the Meadow and Creekside stages
  • Children activities area
  • Bounce house
  • Face painting
  • Locally-made arts & crafts
  • Food
  • Wines from Santa Cruz Mountains wineries
  • Beers and ales from local microbreweries
  • Train rides (not included in ticket price)
  • A fun day with friends & family in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains
  • And much more!
June 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PDT

UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum

831.502.2998 | arboretum.ucsc.edu

Around the World in 60-90 Minutes!

The first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum.
Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, or Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens, the developing World Conifer Collection, or Rare Fruit Garden. Tour length varies depending on what’s in bloom and what the participants request.

 

A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
June 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

June 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Corralitos: Farm and Garden Market

Corralitos Cultural Center

(831) 254-2669 | corralitoscultural.org

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, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.

We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.

You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.

The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.

June 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT

Live Oak: Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. Here the atmosphere is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find an excellent selection of organic produce from regional farms. The tables are stacked high with tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Many visitors spend hours at the market, filling their bags with berries, chicories and bagels – then moving onto a unique meal from one of the accomplished cooks that sell at the market. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals that spotlight the harvest in clean, creative and bright arrangements. Watsonville-based Hidden Fortress Coffee provides that hot, comforting cup of goodness that brings us back to the simple pleasures of life. This is your Sunday destination.

A cream colored building that is at Wilder Ranch
June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park

831.423.9703 | thatsmypark.org

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me

June 6 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm PDT

Felton: Farmers Market

Felton Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering May through October, now running for over 30 years. We appreciate the dedicated customers who call this market a second home. Your support of regional agriculture and small, local businesses makes a difference.

The Felton Farmers’ Market was started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.

June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers’ Market

831.454.0566 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.

The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

June 7 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm PDT

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing: Westside Comedy

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

831.425.4900 | scmbrew.com

Grab a drink and check out this amazing free comedy show where we bring you the best comics from around the Bay Area and beyond!

June 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery

831.475.2258 | bargetto.com

Join us at Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase.

 

  • June 1, 2023: Alex Lucero
  • June 8, 2023: Ted Welty
  • June 15, 2023: 10 O’Clock Lunch Band
  • June 22, 2023: The Paperback Ryders
  • June 29, 2023: Beach Cowboys
June 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT

Greater Purpose Brewing: Comedy Night

Greater Purpose Brewing Co

(831) 713-5540 | www.eventbrite.com

Join us at Greater Purpose Comedy every Friday and Saturday for a comedy showcase featuring the best comics in California and beyond!

June 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

Scotts Valley: Farmers Market

Joe and Linda Alberti Clubhouse

(831) 535-7017 | santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Established in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, this market has become a seasonal treasure to the local community and to those visiting the area looking for a place to slow down and unwind. Here, every Saturday 9am-1pm, from late spring through the fall, a circle of regional farms, local food businesses and other makers set up their stands to offer shoppers and diners an array of delicious edibles. The market is a resource for nutritious food and agricultural education, providing a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. Whether your a weekly shopper or just passing through, find what you’re looking for amidst the robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken and duck eggs, flowers, artisanal meats, breads, seafood, pastries and ready-to-eat cuisine.

June 10 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market

Cabrillo College Parking Lot A

montereybayfarmers.org

Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.