Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show
Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United StatesCruise starts at 8:30 AM Saturday at the Boardwalk to Capitola. Entire event in Capitola is 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday.
Free
12 events found.
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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Seacliff State Beach: Ocean Fest
Seacliff State Beach State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesGo shell-ebrate all things aquatic at Seacliff State Beach with: ocean-themed art vendors and info booths, kids’ activities, live music, and local food trucks! Park in the upper lot and make your way down the wooden stairs to enjoy a car-free experience at this beachside event. Handicapped parking will be available in the lower lot […]
Free
Pleasure Point: Street Fair
Pleasure Point Portola Drive between 38th and 41st Avenues, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesPleasure 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 […]
Free
Aptos Village Park: Party in the Park
Aptos Village County Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, United StatesWas the world’s shortest parade just too... short? Never fear! There is more fun to be had at Aptos Village Park! There will be activities for the whole family: games food trucks vendors beer for sale to parents live music
$5
Skypark: Hop N’ Barley Beer Festival
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesThis 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 […]
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
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
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