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!
Ring in the New Year at High Tide with an elevated five-course dinner featuring tamago sando, lobster chawanmushi or local petrale sole, pistachio crusted California squab, or truffle risotto, Australian wagyu or rack of lamb, and decadent finale of yuzu matcha white chocolate bomb or an artisanal cheese plate. Each course invites you to toast […]
You cannot get more Capitola vibes than you do with this event. Fork & Cork is a beachy bar featuring a wine list with craft beer options, a firepit for chilly evenings and a patio for dogs. Rio Road is an eclectic quartet known for its mix of light rock, blues, and popular tunes, often […]
Vino by the Sea, upstairs at the Santa Cruz Wharf, is having a New Years Eve party with live music from Spun! Enjoy a night of dancing with Spun, balloon drop, champagne toast, plus two drinks of your choice. Or, add in a dinner that includes: Appetizer Salad Champagne Risotto Champagne Mouse Paired with Wine
💥NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 💥 Go ring in the new year overlooking the beautiful Santa Cruz Harbor with a high-energy dance set of live music from Matt Masih & The Messengers (FUNK, SOUL, GROOVE, w. HORNS) 🎷🎺🎸🎤🎹🎹🎸🥁🎧 plus DJ sets before, in between, and after live music sets! $20 | 🍾CHAMPAGNE TOAST | 🥳 PARTY […]
Dance the night away to live music by The Alex Lucero Band at Chaminade's 21+ New Year's Eve Party. Spend your evening ringing in 2026 while enjoying a champagne toast, assorted light bite desserts and a cash bar.
Get ready to ring in the New Year with non-stop vibes and good times at the ultimate Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats bash! This isn’t a black-tie, overpriced bottle-service situation. It’s good music, easy vibes, space to dance, and drinks that won’t wreck your wallet. Come early, stay late, dance a little (or a lot), and […]
Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & Café is launching Myco-Mixers - Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites, product samples, and happy hour discounts on café favorites. Guests can meet the Far West Fungi team, learn about unique mushroom products, and discover new flavors to take home. […]
Kianti’s is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to life. This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen. Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the New Year. Shows approximately 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Click the link in the orange button above to make reservations!
The 2026 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds of fascinating species from the area, uniquely displayed in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition will offer three days of fun, demonstrations, informative speakers, and fungus-forward activities for the whole family. 2-5pm on Friday. 9am to 5pm on […]
Enjoy an amazing multi course mushroom and wine feast with a group of like-minded fungiphiles. Tickets will not be sold at the event. Follow the link in the orange button above for tickets to this event celebrating this year's Fungus Fair! Chef Chad Hyatt, presents the twelfth After Hours Mushroom Dinner Wine pairings by Jeff […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Be a part of this […]
Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 45th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Rain or Shine! Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.
In addition to a day of great live music from some of our favorite Bay Area musicians, the festival will feature art vendors, full coffee bar, local craft beer & wine, free 10-minute massages, fresh churros, food artisans, family-friendly, supervised kids activities and most importantly, a S’mores Bar!
Enjoy a festive Summer Luau by the beach! Dress in your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, hula dancers, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, date nights, or just wrapping up a fun day the the Boardwalk!
The showstopping Santa Cruz County Fair returns September 16 - 20th for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays, carnival rides, and more!!!
Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!
