Upcoming Events

Wilder Ranch State Park: Old Fashioned Independence Day

All are welcome to join in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration! Join the parade through the ranch at high noon. Ongoing events include lawn games, and machine shop and blacksmith demos. There will be live music throughout the day, fresh baked goods and hand-cranked ice cream, living history demos, crafts, games, “The Star-Spangled Banner” […]

Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Guided Walk Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. They will be covering the cultural history of this unique area including indigenous […]

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Agricultural History Project

Agricultural History Project Center and Museum 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville, CA, United States

Bring your friends, family and neighbors and come out to enjoy good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool, cheese making, wooden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride.  Local Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair.  This action-packed day is […]

Free

Santa Cruz MAH: 140th Anniversary of Surfing the Americas

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This exhibition will feature master shaper, Bob Pearson's precisely fashioned replicas of redwood o'lo boards first created by the princes in 1885 and ridden at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz. David Kawananakoa, Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, and Edward Keliiahonui were grandsons of Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) and were part of a prominent […]

$5 – $10

Sanctuary Exploration Center: Art Reception

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, CA, United States

Last spring, artist Monica Loncola GNSI, accompanied the Western Flyer, retracing the legendary voyage of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts to the Sea of Cortez. A science illustrator and visual artist, Monica holds a BFA in Studio Arts and a Master’s Certification in Science Illustration from CSUMB. She was selected as an intern with the […]

Free

Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Basket Weaving Workshop

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, United States

During this program, you will be introduced to a craft used by indigenous peoples around the world: coiled basketry. CA basketry is some of the most ornate in the world, and this opportunity will pique your interest in learning more about, and supporting traditional arts. This 2-hour workshop will teach you how to weave your […]

Free

Roaring Camp: Blacksmith Hammer In

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

Roaring camp will be open to the public for viewing of the California Blacksmith Association as they demonstrate how they push the boundaries of hot metal and bring ancient techniques to life.   While it is free to go view the talent and dedication of these smithies, you will be hard pressed to pass up a […]

Free
Event Series Castro Adobe Open House

Castro Adobe: Open House

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United States

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho […]

Free

UCSC: Hear Sculptor Doyle Foreman

Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, United States

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) is the only UC campus with a foundry. This Green Lab Certified feature of the UC system was created by UC Santa Cruz Professor Emeritus Doyle Foreman more than 50 years ago. Join Doyle Foreman for a talk with the artist as part of the Mary Porter Sesnon […]

Free

Watsonville Film Festival

CineLux Green Valley Cinema 1125 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, United States

The Watsonville Film Festival promotes Latin and indigenous cultural traditions with free events for the community throughout the year.