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!

Simpkins Center: High Tea Party

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Tea is better when shared! Enjoy a lovely High Tea filled with flavorful teas, tasty finger sandwiches, and sweet pastries. Make it extra special by bringing along your son, daughter, or grandchildren and enjoy a meaningful afternoon together. Dress up with your favorite hat or pearls (optional!) and come ready for great conversation and warm […]

Free

Roberts Ranch: Mother’s Day Workshops

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

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 […]

$87.21

Chaminade Resort: Mother’s Day Brunch

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

Head to The View Restaurant for a special Mother's Day Brunch Buffet overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Reservations required.

$35 – $95

Roaring Camp Railroads: Mother’s Day Brunch

Roaring Camp Railroads 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

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 […]

$33.87 – $49.87

Shadowbrook: Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner

Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Treat Mom to brunch or dinner overlooking the river or beautiful gardens. Enter by cable car or do a leisurely walk down the garden path to your reservation. The Rock Room Bar and Lounge will be open from 11am to 10pm.  Reservations can be made online or by phone after April 11.  831-475-1511. 

Aptos: “World’s Shortest Parade”

Aptos Village 448 Granite Way, Aptos, CA, United States

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.

Aptos Village Park: Party in the Park

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

Was the world’s shortest parade just too... short?  Never fear! There is more fun to be had at Aptos Village Park!  There will be activities for the whole family: games food trucks vendors beer for sale to parents live music

$5

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 […]

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Winter Wonderland

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Winter Wonderland

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

Get in the holiday spirit – celebrate the season at the beach! Enjoy a festive stroll through dazzling holiday lights and decorations at no cost. If you’d like to hop on a ride, you can purchase individual ride tickets or a Ride Wristband for unlimited rides all day. Games, attractions, and photos with Santa are […]

Free

Downtown Boulder Creek: Market and Ugly Sweater Contest

Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

Free