Aptos Village Park: Christian Festival
Aptos Village County Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, United StatesEnjoy free entertainment, food and much more for the whole family.
Free
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With a wide range of free events taking place year-around, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County every weekend. See what’s happening in Santa Cruz County and check out events here!
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Bargetto Winery: Art and Wine Festival
Bargetto Winery 3535 N Main Street, Soquel, CA, United StatesEnjoy a weekend filled with Art, Wine and Live Music! Shop over 32+ Local Artists and Food Vendors! Jewelry, leather goods, paintings & watercolors, mosaics, photography, textiles, woodworks, candles, succulent arrangements, soaps and body lotions, snacks and other great gifts! Free Attendance Wine Tasting with Purchase of a Festival Glass. 11am - 5pm on Saturday […]
Free
SC Civic Auditorium: Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesIn late July and early August each year, audiences are joined by both preeminent and emerging composers, spectacular guest artists, and an orchestra of dedicated professional musicians from across the globe to give voice to works which are rarely more than a year or two old, and sometimes still wet on the page. The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary […]
Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Historic Downtown Watsonville Main Street and E. Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis free, family-friendly festival features live entertainment, carnival rides, kids’ activities, local artisans, business and specialty vendors, and a mouthwatering variety of food. Strawberry lovers can look forward to creative berry-infused treats like pizza, tacos, churros, popcorn, shortcake, beer, and more! Be sure to catch crowd favorites like the Pie-Eating Contest and Berry Best Dressed […]
Free
Skypark: Scotts Valley 60th Celebration
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesEnjoy a full day of 60's nostalgic vibes including storytelling, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, and music! 10:30am: Storytelling 11:30am: Birthday Song & Dessert 12:00pm: Activities, Booths, Food Trucks and Fun
Free
SC Civic Auditorium: Free Family Orchestral Concert
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesLed by Conductor-in-Residence Octavio Más-Arocas, the beloved free Family Concert features Paul Dooley‘s The Conductor’s Spellbook, an interactive musical adventure introducing audiences of all ages to the orchestra through playful storytelling, alongside Gala Flagello‘s vibrant fanfare Bravado. A “Tour of the Orchestra” invites curious minds of all ages to explore the instruments that bring the […]
Free
Abbott Square: Jug Band Festival
Abbott Square 118 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJug band music is scrappy, soulful, and a little unexpected — The songs are an energetic and artful blend of old-time jazz with blues and gospel. It can be played using washboards, jugs, kazoos; anything that can be turned into an instrument - or guitar, banjo, and brass - it’s the kind of music that […]
Free
Santa Cruz Civic Center: Youth Festival Performance
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHear the future of new music in this free chamber concert of original works programmed, produced, performed and presented by our adventurous 16–24-year-old Youth Ensemble. FREE!
Free
SC Civic Auditorium: Music Festival Grand Finale
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music season concludes with a luminous program looking toward collective possibility, resilience, and belonging. Ascending Creatures (West Coast premiere) by Festival newcomer, Eunike Tanzil, draws inspiration from the coordinated flight of birds, exploring the interplay between individuality and unity through motion and sound. Through interlocking musical lines and evolving textures, […]
$26 – $96
Santa Cruz Wharf: 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is ready to race! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. Come out and support the racers as well as enjoy hula performances by Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalaua'eikapoli Pā 'Ōlapa Kahiko. Event Schedule - Check in will be at 8AM - Paddle […]
Bonny Doon: Art Wine and Beer Festival
Crest Ranch Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesGo to the 23rd Annual Festival! It's the best little party in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Participate in an afternoon of tastings with local wineries & breweries, artist and craft vendors, food, music and dancing, wine pull, silent auction and all around good vibes. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Must be 21 or older […]
Free
Capitola: Beach Festival
Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States6:30 AM - 9:00 PM See website for details.
Free
The Grove: Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival
The Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesKids enter free to the Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival. The festival features genuine sea glass and artist-made creations while benefiting our local marine environment. This year the festival celebrates its 17th anniversary. Open 10am to 5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Over 50 talented artists are bringing their boutique works to the […]
$5