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!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bruno’s Bar & Grill in Scotts Valley with one of the area’s most anticipated annual parties. Now in its ninth year, this high-energy celebration features a live performance from James Durbin & The Lost Boys, returning for their fourth consecutive year to rock the Bruno’s stage. Enjoy a festive night […]
Hop on over to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for an egg-citing Surfing Bunny Scavenger Hunt! Enjoy a fun-filled adventure as you search high and low for hidden bunnies scattered throughout the Boardwalk. Whether you’re hunting for bunnies or just soaking in the fun atmosphere, this event is sure to bring smiles to all ages. […]
A calm and inclusive celebration created for children with mobility, vision, and sensory challenges - and their families. A calm, welcoming space where every child can join the fun. There will be: Three Adaptive Egg Hunts (wheelchair accessible, beeper eggs, and sensory friendly) Storytime Sensory Play Photos with the Easter Bunny Sensory-Friendly Prizes You will […]
All ages are invited to the Bear Creek Community Center for the annual egg hunt! Put on your best boots and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors (rain or shine) under the redwoods and along the creek for some real egg hunting. Over 4000 eggs are hidden each year and filled with toys, candy, […]
The Agricultural History Project is hosting their annual Easter on the Farm to celebrate Easter and the beginning of Spring. Activities for children and adults include arts & crafts, hayrides, tractor driving, face painting, meeting a real bunny and enjoying a photo op with the Easter Bunny! This event is FREE! Donations appreciated.
The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. After riding either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train, your kids will have a blast participating in Easter activities in Town. ACTIVITIES: Easter Crafts Gold Panning (call to reserve) Candle Making Blacksmith Easter Bunny Jumbo Easter Egg With Candy & Prizes […]
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. Please bring your own basket or container for the egg hunt.
Enjoy a lavish Easter Day brunch buffet at Chaminade Resort & Spa from 9 am - 6 pm. Brunch & resort guests enjoy four Easter egg hunts (10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm & 3 pm). Reservations required. $95++ per person $35++ (ages 4 - 12) FREE (ages 3 & under) ++ plus tax & […]
Enjoy an Easter Brunch Buffet! Sevy's buffet will include traditional breakfast offerings alongside a Create Your Own Omelet and Pancake Bar, charcuterie tables, roasted vegetable platters & salad bar. They will also be offering a Carving Station with hot entrees & sides, assorted desserts + non-alcoholic beverages.
Enjoy a Cottage Lunch on the winery Terrace and visit 3 workshop stations to make take-home gifts! Moms, mentors, friends welcome! Bring along the special gals in your life as you celebrate Mom's Weekend at Roberts Ranch with a Cottage Lunch & Wine on the Terrace and a Triple Mini Workshop down at the Crush […]
Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet accompanied with live music. After a lovely brunch, relax with a train ride through the towering redwoods. ACTIVITIES: Hallcrest Vineyards Brunch at Bret Harte Hall Live Music from Rory Lynch NEW! Tintype family portraits by the Midnight Oil Collective […]
Welcome to the world's shortest parade this July Fourth! The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive and will continue along Soquel Drive to Parade St. Roads will close at 9:30am.
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
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 […]
Bundle up in the tackiest sweater you’ve ever been gifted for the holidays and head to the redwoods! As you look through arts and crafts, you will be treated to live music. There will be food and drink to purchase while you are there and watch out for the First Friday Boulder Creek Folks! You […]
This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola while several stores staying open late—perfect for picking out special gifts for your loved ones. Stroll through our quaint village streets, enjoy the twinkling lights, and discover one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, artisan gifts, […]
