Its all here and waiting for just for you! The race is always held on July 4th in the morning! What a great way to kick off a holiday celebration of our nation's Independence Day. Runners on the 10K will be treated the the challenging "Thrill of the Hill" in Pogonip Park before topping out […]
The summer fun spills out on to Cooper Street for this festive festival! 8 AM: Coffee and good vibes from local musicians 11 AM: Summer food starts being served for the rest of the event by the local restaurants and music continues 1-7 PM: Cooper Street will close for an exotic car show on the […]
Go see the Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade and Flyover! 9am-3pm- Kids zone free activities & food trucks Parade starts at 11:00am. ADA Parking and Viewing is located at 5007 Scotts Valley Dr. Live music and food trucks continue after the parade until 3pm.
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. If your groups attention span is longer than this, head to the Party in the Park […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boulder Creek! Enjoy a parade, a block party with vendors, BBQ, and live music!
This Fourth of July, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Enjoy the nostalgic town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities, live music and a good ol’ American BBQ. ACTIVITIES Live Music Kids Club Activities Chuckwagon BBQ
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” […]
Was the world’s shortest parade just too... short? Never fear! There is more fun to be had at Aptos Village Park! Full Kid Zone Face Painting Multiple Craft & Food Vendors S&B Food Truck Taquizas Gabriel Pana Venezuelan Food Clean Juice Spice it Up Food Truck & Treats from Dippin Dots & Slush Puppies Beer […]
After the Boulder Creek parade, head to Junction Park for: Live music by The Silver Tonged Devels and August Sun Food Drinks Vendors And more! Meet at the swimming hole!
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This free community event helps you kick off Labor Day weekend celebrations! Watsonville's Airport Open House includes first responder aviation assets, local agri-business flight departments, antique aircraft, flyovers, parachute flag jump, live music, free Kidz Zone, food vendors and a fireworks show! Parking and admission are free.
10:30 AM - 2:30, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th and 5th, 11th and 12th, 26th and 24th, 26th.
Welcome the fall and its fading light with free pumpkin decoration! At this annual tradition kids and adults alike will sit down to celebrate the harvest season, the coming holidays and the joy of playing with food. Rodoni pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be dressed up with veggies, string, pipe cleaners, buttons and […]
The Festival of Monsters is an academic conference on the social and artistic research surrounding monsters. The festival opens with an evening of free events in front of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.
This delightful event combines the joy of autumn with the charm of scarecrows. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrows displayed in various businesses while sipping on delicious apple cider. As you stroll through the participating shops, you’ll be serenaded by lively bluegrass music, adding a musical touch to the atmosphere. […]
Enjoy the 27th annual Halloween Festival, including mask-making, creepy carnival games, All About Theatre Halloween performances and Thriller dance.
The Santa Cruz County Parks Department hosts an annual Floating Pumpkin Patch at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Santa Cruz, California. The event allows people to swim and dive for pumpkins, which they can then decorate at a station with crafts. The event also includes games, prizes, and open swim time.
Join the county Sheriff's Department for their annual Trunk or Treat event! Decorated Trunks, candy, games, food vendors and more! Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at the Capitola Mall for the Live Oak location and this year they are expanding to the County Fairgrounds too!
It's your Fur Baby's time to shine!! Sign up your dog to model their costume on the Abbott Square stage during the Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Prizes for best costumes. Follow the link in the orange button above for more details at the date gets closer.
Put on your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume and join the Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat on Halloween! Go by the Business Association table in front of the Sheriff Substation - you might find a surprise!
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.
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 […]
The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration. One never knows exactly what to expect at the Parade, but you can be sure to expect the whole community to show up and have a great time. The man of the hour is welcomed back to Downtown Santa Cruz. Bring the […]
The Boulder Creek Winter Festival is a celebration of the holiday season, bringing together families and friends to enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment. From the enchanting tree lighting to the joyful music, hayrides, and crafts, there's something for everyone to create lasting memories. There will be live music, photos with Santa, a food […]
The Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Limited viewing is available from the Murray Street bridge, from the East Harbor launch ramp, and from a variety of harbor paths. Charter boats are available. Remember to bring a reusable mug for the hot drinks and snacks […]
Get your friends and family together for a free event full of fun vendors, kid's activities, Santa, wine and so much more!
Get ready for a festive extravaganza at the Holiday Market Winter Wonderland! Building on the success of last year’s Splash with Santa event, The County Parks and Rec are bringing you even more excitement this year. Explore their market filled with local vendors offering colorful and festive art and gifts for purchase, enjoy the live […]
Get into the holiday spirit and explore Santa Cruz’s creative heart at the Annual Winter Art Market, presented by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Enjoy live music, tasty food, and festive family-friendly activities. Browse over 20 artist studios filled with handmade holiday gifts and meet guest artists and makers offering unique treasures. Highlights Live […]
Experience the magic of the season at the Wee Kirk Holiday Market, a special evening celebration inspired by traditional European Christmas markets. Enjoy an enchanting night of festive lights, local artisans, crafts, and seasonal delights. Shop for handcrafted gifts, savor warm drinks and delicious holiday treats, and enjoy the sounds of live music. With cozy […]
A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Itinerary: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on the Boardwalk of Santa Cruz for a 60-minute […]
