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!

Watsonville Civic Plaza: The Cultural District Unfolds

Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room 275 Main Street 4th Floor, Watsonville, United States

Downtown Watsonville is coming alive with art, music, and culture during the Ripple Effect Arts Festival! This vibrant celebration of creativity highlighting the city’s designation as a Cultural District. As part of Watsonville Second Saturday, downtown streets and venues will transform into an immersive arts experience featuring: live performances, interactive art activities, youth showcases, a […]

Free

Rio Theatre: Trail Running Film Festival

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Trail Running Film Festival returning to Santa Cruz for a great night of films and inspiration. Go explore potential and pursue some new dreams. There will be stories from around the world by filmmakers sharing their work of adventure, inclusivity, wilderness, art, and diversity across the trail and ultra community.  Plus, there will be […]

$17.85 – $22.85

Esplanade Park: Free Zootopia 2 at the Beach

Esplanade Park Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United States

Head to Esplanade Park bandstand stage and see a movie on the beach!  The movie will begin at dusk.  Bring your own low back chairs and blankets to get comfy.  Consider bringing a picnic dinner or dining locally at Capitola Village.  Just make sure you don’t bring any alcohol or dogs with you to the […]

Free

Esplanade Park: Free Minecraft Movie at the Beach

Esplanade Park Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United States

Head to Esplanade Park bandstand stage and see a movie on the beach!  The movie will begin at dusk.  Bring your own low back chairs and blankets to get comfy.  Consider bringing a picnic dinner or dining locally at Capitola Village.  Just make sure you don’t bring any alcohol or dogs with you to the […]

Free