Upcoming Events

Audrey Stanley Grove: Shakespeare In The Park

Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Head to DeLavega Park to enjoy the full outdoor theatre experience! You can bring your own picnic basket and drinks to enjoy the picnic bluff area or check out concession options before you go! Why not grab some wine from the Santa Cruz mountains and a curated charcuterie box to make it a picnic and […]

Crow’s Nest: 49th San Francisco Comedy Competition

The Crow's Nest Restaurant 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The San Francisco Comedy Competition is one of the most prestigious comedy events in North America, launching the careers of people like Patton Oswalt, Robin Williams and Ellen DeGeneres. It’s an outrageously funny evening, where you will see the comedy stars of tomorrow competing for their chance at fame and fortune. Hundreds of comedians audition […]

12.51$

Santa Cruz County Fair

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United States

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Wednesday - Friday 12:00-11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Santa Cruz Harbor: Winemakers Sail

Santa Cruz Harbor: Winemakers Sail

Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Chardonnay Sailing Charters features a different local winery every Friday evening from May through October. Enjoy the fabulous wines provided and entice your palate with complimentary hours-d'oeuvres while taking in the stunning views of the California coastline. Learn about the local wineries and the art of winemaking. Watch the sunset, raise your glasses, and give […]

$82
Salsa Y Salsa

Watsonville GHWR Center: Salsa Y Salsa

Watsonville Youth Center Maple Avenue 30, Watsonville, CA, United States

Enjoy both the eating kind of salsa and the music kind of salsa! Local salsa makers are vying for the title of Best tasting salsa on Friday, and YOU can be a part of the fun by voting for your favorites! Then on Saturday, find out who the winners are, and enjoy listening (or even […]

Free

Chaminade Resort & Spa: Alfaro Family Vineyards Dinner

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Executive Chef Samuels and his culinary team create gourmet four-course dinners expertly paired with wines from the local Corralitos vineyard, Alfaro Family Vineyards.  Purchase just the dinner or get the overnight package which includes two tickets to the dinner.

$164.34

42nd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

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

Stroll the festival with friends and family, sipping exceptional wines from Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Sway to live music and be inspired by local dance groups while taking in the ocean breeze and breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay. Feed your cravings with tantalizing cuisine […]

Free
Roaring Camp Railroads: Moonlight Train Dinner Party

Roaring Camp Railroads: Moonlight Train Dinner Party

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

Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Redwood Evening Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner while you enjoy live musical entertainment. After, get into the swing of things by line dancing or two-stepping the night away, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. The […]

$53 – $75
Skypark: Food Truck Friday

Skypark: Food Truck Friday

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United States

Head to Skypark in Scotts Valley for the area’s largest food truck festival! Lots of excitement, more food vendors, the fabulous SVEF Beer & Wine Garden, amazing Live Music and face painting!

The Penny Ice Creamery: Hoops and Scoops Festival

Penny Ice Creamery 913 Cedar St and 820 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join the celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Penny Ice Creamery's 15th Birthday Bash being held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, on the 900 block of Cedar Street.  The festivities include hula hooping in the streets with a DJ!

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

Soquel: Taste of Soquel Festival

Congregational Church - Soquel, Parish Hall 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA, United States

Taste, sip and tap your toes as you sample local eateries, farms, breweries, vintners and musicians of the Soquel neighborhood! Enjoy kids' games, prizes and more!

Free

Roaring Camp Railroads: Starlight Evening Dinner Party

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

Evening train and dinner excursion departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels along the San Lorenzo River through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to Roaring Camp. Upon arrival, a delicious BBQ dinner awaits you. After dinner, get up and move to a live band. On the return trip to Santa Cruz, the train […]

$57 – $75
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Bites and Brews

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Bites and Brews

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Come for great food and good vibes! Treat yourself to our mouthwatering specialty pub-style dishes, available for a limited time. They’re even better when paired with one of the Bay Area’s best craft brews. Specialty Food Available: Specialty burger slider of the week Chicken wings with buffalo, Korean BBQ, or cilantro-lime sauces to choose from […]

$24 – $38

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
Lester Estate Wines: Summer Sundowner Concerts

Lester Estate Wines: Summer Sundowner Concerts

Lester Estate Wines 2000 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA, Aptos, CA, United States

Live music, food and wine overlooking the Lester Family Vineyards in the heart of Pleasant Valley. Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm: Alex Lucero Band⁠ Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash ⁠ Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm: Flor de Caña⁠ Friday, September 5 from 5-8pm: The Beggar Kings⁠ Sunday, October 5 from […]

$16 – $18
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Moon Dinner

Chaminade Resort and Spa: Moon Dinner

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Enjoy an outdoor dinner celebrating the scientific wonder of our moon, sun, universe and beyond. Enjoy a chef-curated family-style dinner and discussion with planetary science educators from UC Santa Cruz followed by a telescope viewing overlooking the Monterey Bay.

93.07$

Chaminade Resort & Spa: Dinner With Bargetto Winery

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Head to the Chaminade Resort and Spa as Executive Chef Samuels and his culinary team create a gourmet four-course dinner expertly paired with wines from Bargetto Winery (Santa Cruz, CA). Enjoy dinner in the Chaminade Courtyard as you watch the sun set over Monterey Bay.

$155

Santa Cruz County: Open Farm Tours

All of Santa Cruz County

Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better and get a behind-the-scenes look into our regions vibrant working agricultural landscape? During the 2025 Open Farm Tours, you can meet the farmers and learn what it takes to bring your favorite high-quality local farm products to your plate. All […]

$10 – $55

Aptos Village Park: Gourmet Grazing on the Green

Aptos Village County Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, United States

Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park, Gourmet Grazing on the Green is a fabulous day of fine wine, craft beer, gourmet food and live music! Spend the afternoon sampling the delicious flavors from dozens of the finest local restaurants, wineries and breweries. There will be a shuttle running every 15 minutes from Cabrillo College parking […]

$63.79 – $104.74

Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Wine & Déjeuner d’Ouvrier

Roberts Ranch Vineyards 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

This year, Roberts Ranch Vineyards is celebrating the French Provençal communal tradition of the Déjeuner d'Ouvrier, also known as the Worker‘s Lunch. This is a perfect time to grab some friends and gather around the table for a generous prix fixe communal lunch of delicious soup and main course, artisan bread, a fruit and cheese […]

$82

Pleasure Point: Fall Sip and Stroll

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

Enjoy a fun-filled day of sipping and shopping in beautiful Pleasure Point. This in-person event is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with friends and family. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local businesses. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a memorable experience! Check-in will be at 3811 […]

$39.19

Corralitos: Uncork Corralitos

Alladin Nursery and Gift Shop 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA, United States

Experience an array of local wines, beer, and cider in the delightful outdoor garden at Alladin Nursery while listening to Alex Lucero

$65.87

Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Wine Tasting and Crushpad Concert

Roberts Ranch Vineyards 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Acoustic musical guests make for a lively accompaniment to the afternoon!  Enjoy a tasting of 5 of the current Roberts Ranch wines complete with abundant charcuterie boards! Meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, chocolate and even warm appetizers make appearances at this lovely and casual tasting experience. (See Seltzer & Charcuterie option for those not partaking […]

$12.51 – $44.52

Santa Cruz Wharf: 13 Days of Halloween

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

Enjoy 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt - All 13 Days Join the the Great Pumpkin BINGO […]

Skypark: Halloween Food Trucks

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United States

The LAST Food Truck Friday of 2025 in Scotts Valley is always an EPIC Party! Enjoy a Halloween style Food Truck party with live music from local fave: The Dadbeats. Scotts Valley Parks & Rec will also be hosting a Halloween themed movie starting just after the party in the field. There will be Tacos […]

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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!

$15

Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains: Passport Celebration Day

All of Santa Cruz County

The Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport is the ultimate way to explore the region’s award-winning wineries. This exclusive pass provides access to over 35+ participating wineries, each offering unique tasting experiences and unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains. With the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport, you’ll be able to taste them all and discover the […]

$90

Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Bar Crawl

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

Get ready to experience a night full of spine-chilling fun, electrifying energy, and unforgettable memories. Join fellow 👻 goblins, 🎉 witches, vampires, and party enthusiasts as we take over the city's top bars and venues. Secure your tickets now and make this Halloween legendary! 💎 Official Pub Crawls Wristband: Unlock drink specials, free entry, and […]

$14.79 – $35.78

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.

Capitola: Plein Air Festival

New Brighton School Washburn Avenue, Capitola, California, United States

Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You'll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People's Choice Award, have a delicious meal […]

Downtown Santa Cruz: Fall Wine Walk

Oswald Restaurant 121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2025! Enjoy the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Sip while strolling through many favorite Downtown Santa Cruz shops. At Check-in, receive your glass and a map of the pouring locations, and enjoy an afternoon of tasting […]

$33.85 – $45

Capitola Village: Sip & Stroll

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

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 […]

$55.20

London Nelson Community Center: Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

London Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 6pm on […]

Free

45th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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.

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.