The summer fun spills out on to Cooper Street for this festive festival! 8 AM: Coffee and good vibes from local musicians 11 AM: Summer food starts being served for the rest of the event by the local restaurants and music continues 1-7 PM: Cooper Street will close for an exotic car show on the […]
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 Puppies 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 $25 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 […]
A concert of works performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, penned by three composers under the age of 30 and conducted by six emerging conductors, all participating in the Conductors/Composers Workshop. This event is free to attend!
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! At Watsonville […]
The 63rd Cabrillo Festival opens with guest conductor Daniela Candillari's "inexhaustible verve" (NY Times) leading a luminous program. Shifting between vibrant orchestral colors, the concert features John Corigliano's kaleidoscopic and reality-bending works Phantasmagoria and Three Hallucinations. Nina Shekar's Lumina explores light and shadow, while Missy Mazzoli's Procession features violinist Jennifer Koh as a musical healer, […]
Meet the Composers is a panel discussion and Q&A. This is a rare opportunity to hear multiple composers discuss the state-of-the-art form, the creative process, and more.
For the second Festival concert, guest conductor Candillari leads the Festival Orchestra in works by all-female composers, presenting a palette of compositions that both illuminate and embolden. Rene Orth's Chasing Light spotlights the courage required to outrun our shadows, while Stacy Garrop's world premiere, featuring baritone Sidney Outlaw and soprano Michelle Areyzaga, explores Frederick Douglass […]
Enjoy a musical adventure the whole family will love! Dive into Karen LeFrak's Sleepover at the Museum, a playful symphonic scavenger hunt, and Frank Duarte's Xhnisa. Get up close with the orchestra and explore the magic of music— fun, interactive, and totally FREE (ticket required)!
Hear the future of new music in this free chamber concert of original works programmed, produced, performed, and presented by the adventurous 16-24-year-old Youth Ensemble.
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music season finale presents beloved Festival veteran Timothy McAllister performing Adolphus Hailstork's Saxophone Concerto. This marks Hailstork's long-overdue Festival debut as a prolific composer who expertly combines African, American, and European musical traditions. Jennifer Higdon's Cold Mountain Suite explores profound themes of love and loss, while Tyson Gholston Davis' world […]
The Santa Cruz Greek Festival returns to the 200 block of Church Street in Downtown Santa Cruz! This popular festival is admission free and features: live music, dancing, and amazing Greek cuisine and confections. Friday hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday hours: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday hours: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm […]
Go to the 22nd 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 […]
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.
Kids 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 […]
Get ready for the 4th annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival! There will be film screenings, food, drinks, and more! The Hitchcock Festival offers a rich tapestry of activities, blending screenings of classics with insightful analyses and discussions. These sessions, led by film scholars and experts, provide a deeper understanding of Hitchcock's work. The festival also features […]
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.
