Upcoming Events

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!

SC County Fairgrounds: Hearts and Chocolate on the Farm

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

Show your love to your entire family! Bring them to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds for: Valentine's themed activates Crafts and Games Kid's Drive-a-Tractor Puppet Shows Farm Demonstrations And More! Locals Love: The free, hands-on, and nostalgic, family-friendly atmosphere. First Timers Miss: The life size wooden milking cow. Insights: These Agricultural History Project events will […]

Free

Watsonville: Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza

Franich Park 795 Vista Montana Drive, Watsonville, CA, United States

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza is a family-friendly event filled with arts & crafts, games, food trucks, an egg hunt, and more! Kids aged 3 to 13 years old are invited to participate in the egg hunt. Registration is not required for this event.

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Mask Making Festival

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

Enjoy this FREE annual event! Bring the family for a creative day of mask making, carnival games, Thriller performances plus Nightmares - A Stage Spooktacular. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years! Mask Making Halloween Games Thriller the World Santa Cruz Performance Theater Performances

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Halloween

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

Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooktacular Boardwalk fun! It's always free to enter the Boardwalk, but if you would like to receive a collectible Boardwalk bag with a punch card for trick-or-treating, follow the link in the orange button above! Head to the Main Entrance photo op banner to take a costume […]