Now, who doesn't love carnival? This is going to be so much fun! You will find unique arts and crafts at vendor booths throughout the downtown core, food trucks, and a kid zone on Forest St. There is no fee to attend! So, bring your family, friends and neighbors out to join in the fun!
Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to connect to the mycological network.
It's Kids Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.), along with performances and demonstrations at Abbott Square. Plus, many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials just for kids.
This family friendly event is free and open to the public, including non-natives who wish to honor and show appreciation for the Uypi and Amah Mutsun tribes who first inherited the land in Santa Cruz County. Vendors from throughout the state of California will be present with cultural items for sale, dancers will participate in […]
The price listed above is per vehicle, not per person! The Redwoods Festival offers something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts to families looking for fun and adventure. Enjoy: 🚂 A scenic train ride through the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains 🌲 Guided hikes in partnership with Henry Cowell State Park 🎶 Live music from a local […]
Every year on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, head to the beautiful mountains for "Felton Remembers." This family event features a traditional parade honoring those who have served our country in the military service. After the parade, the Covered Bridge Festival is held at Covered Bridge Park, featuring live music, and vendors who sell food, […]
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. Local legend Jesse Daniel returns home to headline at the faire. 3 Stages Arts & Crafts Kids' Activities (Including Jump […]
VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle with thousands of attendees! 100+ exhibitors! Plant-Based restaurants, vegan treats, and free food sampling Local beer, wine and hard cider Live music Cruelty-free fashion and beauty shops Speakers discussing health, nutrition, environment, compassion and animal liberation […]
The City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture are pleased to partner together to present their 6th Annual Wine, Beer, and Art walk in historic downtown Watsonville. This event is a great way for locals and visitors to experience great local wines, craft beers, delicious food, and artwork by talented […]
Santa Cruz Pride is the largest LGBTQ+ event on the Central Coast (the third oldest annual Pride Parade and Festival celebrated in California), attracting more than 7,000 participants every year since June 1975. Kick off the Pride season with the Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival! The parade will start at 11am along Pacific Avenue, […]
Boulder Creek is famous for its community strength and pride. This Friday, Boulder Creek will be celebrating this and the wonderful diversity the area offers! Enjoy live music, great food, local shops, vendors and artists of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Downtown Boulder Creek.
In 1879, only 4% of fruit and vegetable crops originated in Santa Cruz county. Thirteen years later, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Watsonville. Just a couple decades later, Santa Cruz County was responsible for over half of the nations' produce, largely thanks to the Japanese immigrant community! There's so much more to the story […]
Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. This event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues. There will be bike parking available, and admission is free. There will be great music, fun for kids, vendors, a beer garden, great […]
Was the world’s shortest parade just too... short? Never fear! There is more fun to be had at Aptos Village Park! Full Kid Zone Face Painting Multiple Craft & Food Vendors S&B Food Truck Taquizas Gabriel Pana Venezuelan Food Clean Juice Spice it Up Food Truck & Treats from Dippin Dots & Slush Puppie Beer […]
This family and dog friendly beer festival is celebrating fun in the sun with craft brews from far and wide! Santa Cruz’s booming craft beverage scene will also be heavily represented by breweries and cideries new and old. There will also be wide array of foods from BBQ, Tacos, Brick oven pizza, and many vegetarian […]
Enjoy 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 $20 Festival Glass. 11AM - 5PM both Saturday […]
In 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 […]
The Watsonville Strawberry Festival provides a fun, family-friendly experience in historic downtown Watsonville. Head to the plaza for a full weekend of carnival attractions, live entertainment and delicious strawberry treats! Shop a variety of local artisans, businesses and specialty vendors for a unique shopping experience. Delicious foods, family activities, vendors, and live entertainment! Friday, August […]
The 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.
Redwood Records presents a free street festival with live bands, DJ's, record swap, vintage village, family-friendly zone, food and beverages! and so much more!!!
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM See website for details.
Get ready for a celebration of autumn's abundance at the first annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and festivities under the crisp fall sky. This family-friendly event brings together a wide variety of local performers, artisans, food vendors, farm stands, classic carnival games and crafts. Look for the festival tents and […]
The Secret Film Festival is once again at the historic Del Mar Theatre. The festival runs all night with the titles revealed as each screening begins. All the films are Santa Cruz premieres. Previous festivals have included the premieres of Polite Society, Sisu, What We Do in the Shadows, Prospect, The Endless and It Follows. […]
See community altars and live/dead performances. There will be family activities and a market of the dead. Celebrate this beautiful tradition featuring altars, live music and dance and hands-on activities.
The Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival features genuine sea glass and artist-made creations while benefiting our local marine environment. This year the festival celebrates its 16th anniversary. Over 50 talented artists are bringing their boutique works to the Bay View room & Sunroom in the Historic Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz […]
