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Branciforte: Guelaguetza 20th Anniversary

Branciforte Small Schools 840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Enjoy the 20th Annual celebration of Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza. This cultural festival brings together food, music, dance, crafts, and community to celebrate the wonderful traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico. Local dancers from Senderos’ own Centeotl Danza y Baile, different indigenous dance groups throughout the state of California and visiting musicians and dancers will be performing. There […]

$10

Watsonville Plaza: Earth Day Celebrations

This event is family-friendly and free of charge. Participate in games and activities relating to climate action and climate solutions. Learn about local resources and efforts to become more resilient to climate change. Be inspired to take part in our local efforts while you are in Watsonville and back at home!

Free

Downtown Boulder Creek: Spring Carnival

Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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!

Free

Roaring Camp: Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, United States

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz: Kids Day

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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.

Free

Roaring Camp: Redwoods Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

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 […]

$21.51

Felton Parade and Covered Bridge Festival

Felton Covered Bridge Park Covered Bridge Road, Felton, CA, United States

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, […]

Free

Roaring Camp: Redwood Mountain Faire

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, United States

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 […]

$50 – $185

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: VegFest

Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Watsonville: Wine, Beer and Art Walk

Historic Downtown Watsonville Main Street and E. Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

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 […]

$45

Downtown Santa Cruz: Pride Parade and Festival

Abbott Square 118 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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, […]

Free

Downtown Boulder Creek: Town Pride Party

Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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. 

Free

Mission Plaza: Japanese Cultural Fair

Mission Plaza 103 Emmett Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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: Street Fair

Pleasure Point Portola Drive between 38th and 41st Avenues, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Skypark: Hop N’ Barley Beer Festival

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United States

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 […]

Bargetto Winery: Art and Wine Festival

Bargetto Winery 3535 N Main Street, Soquel, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival

Historic Downtown Watsonville Main Street and E. Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Santa Cruz Wharf: 33rd Annual Aloha Outrigger Races

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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.    

Downtown Santa Cruz: Cedar Street Festival

Redwood Records Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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!!!

Free

Capitola: Beach Festival

Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States

6:30 AM - 9:00 PM See website for details.

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: Harvest Festival

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: Secret Film Festival

Del Mar Theatre 1124 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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. […]

$30

Watsonville Plaza: Dia de los Muertos

Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

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.

Cocoanut Grove: Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival

Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

$5