Downtown Boulder Creek: Block Party
Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesArtists will be set up throughout downtown amongst street food sold by local restaurants and live music. There will be a chalk painting contest and more!
Free
Upcoming Events
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Live Music & Dance
Lester Estate Wines: Summer Sundowner Concerts
Lester Estate Wines 2000 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA, Aptos, CA, United StatesLive music, food and wine overlooking the Lester Family Vineyards in the heart of Pleasant Valley. Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm: Alex Lucero Band Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm: Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm: Flor de Caña Friday, September 5 from 5-8pm: The Beggar Kings Sunday, October 5 from […]
$16 – $18
Downtown Santa Cruz: Greek Festival
Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church 223 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Santa Cruz Greek Festival returns to the 200 block of Church Street in Downtown Santa Cruz! This popular festival is admission free and features: live music, dancing, and amazing Greek cuisine and confections. Friday hours: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday hours: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday hours: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm […]
Free
Watsonville Plaza: Summer Concert Series
Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Watsonville summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back! Enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at the downtown restaurants […]
Free
SC Beach Boardwalk: Fiesta en la Playa
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park. ¡Vamos a la playa!
Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Wine Tasting and Crushpad Concert
Roberts Ranch Vineyards 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, United StatesAcoustic musical guests make for a lively accompaniment to the afternoon! Enjoy a tasting of 5 of the current Roberts Ranch wines complete with abundant charcuterie boards! Meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, chocolate and even warm appetizers make appearances at this lovely and casual tasting experience. (See Seltzer & Charcuterie option for those not partaking […]
$12.51 – $44.52
Bonny Doon: Art Wine and Beer Festival
Crest Ranch Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesGo to the 22nd Annual Festival! It's the best little party in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Participate in an afternoon of tastings with local wineries & breweries, artist and craft vendors, food, music and dancing, wine pull, silent auction and all around good vibes. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Must be 21 or older […]
Free
Santa Cruz Wharf: Live Concert Series
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWelcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and games from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, game and photo booth by The Booth Biz in the Commons. Get a stamp validation from any business on […]
Free
Quarry Amphitheater: Young the Giant in the Redwoods
The Quarry Ampitheater 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesYoung the Giant is an American rock band known for their eclectic blend of indie pop, summery indie rock, and anthemic stadium rock, often drawing on the diverse backgrounds of their members. The band's lineup includes Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass), and Francois Comtois (drums). They're bringing this […]
$68.60 – $291.25
Santa Cruz County Fair
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United States12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Wednesday - Friday 12:00-11:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Watsonville GHWR Center: Salsa Y Salsa
Watsonville Youth Center Maple Avenue 30, Watsonville, CA, United StatesEnjoy both the eating kind of salsa and the music kind of salsa! Local salsa makers are vying for the title of Best tasting salsa on Friday, and YOU can be a part of the fun by voting for your favorites! Then on Saturday, find out who the winners are, and enjoy listening (or even […]
Free
Roaring Camp Railroads: Moonlight Train Dinner Party
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, United StatesTreat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Redwood Evening Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner while you enjoy live musical entertainment. After, get into the swing of things by line dancing or two-stepping the night away, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars. The […]
$53 – $75
Skypark: Food Truck Friday
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesHead to Skypark in Scotts Valley for the area’s largest food truck festival! Lots of excitement, more food vendors, the fabulous SVEF Beer & Wine Garden, amazing Live Music and face painting!
Audrey Stanley Grove: Surf City All-Stars
Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Surf City All-Stars are the only “tribute” group in which every member has played in The Beach Boys' band. Experience an unforgettable night of music featuring all the favorite Beach Boys classics, complete with those rich harmonies that made the group famous. This is a family-friendly event. Click the link in the orange button […]
$25.30 – $94.88
Capitola: Beach Festival
Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States6:30 AM - 9:00 PM See website for details.
Free
Soquel: Taste of Soquel Festival
Congregational Church - Soquel, Parish Hall 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA, United StatesTaste, sip and tap your toes as you sample local eateries, farms, breweries, vintners and musicians of the Soquel neighborhood! Enjoy kids' games, prizes and more!
Free
Roaring Camp Railroads: Starlight Evening Dinner Party
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, United StatesEvening train and dinner excursion departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels along the San Lorenzo River through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to Roaring Camp. Upon arrival, a delicious BBQ dinner awaits you. After dinner, get up and move to a live band. On the return trip to Santa Cruz, the train […]
$57 – $75
Scotts Valley: Music at Skypark
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesThe “Music at Skypark” concert series in Scotts Valley returns for its 14th season on the last Sundays of August and September! Kiwanis and local businesses will offer food, wine, beer and other concessions for sale. Concerts run from 2:30 to 6:00. Sunday, August 24, 2025: Fishhook (1:30pm-3pm); Extra Large (3:30pm-5pm) Sunday, September 28, 2025: Fishhook (1:30pm-3pm); […]
Free
Downtown Boulder Creek: Treat Walk
lille æske arthouse California 9, Boulder Creek, California, United StatesHead to Downtown Boulder Creek to enjoy the 4th Annual Treat Walk where both artists and merchants will be handing out candy and treats to the kiddos. Although you are welcome to break out your Halloween costume early, it is not required. Perhaps you will find some art or craft to enhance your entrance to Downtown […]
Free
Santa Cruz Civic Center: A Taste of Ireland
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesPerformed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, 'A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling. Featuring […]
$39.90 – $79.90
SC Beach Boardwalk: Band Review
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGo see an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
Corralitos: Uncork Corralitos
Alladin Nursery and Gift Shop 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExperience an array of local wines, beer, and cider in the delightful outdoor garden at Alladin Nursery while listening to Alex Lucero
$65.87
Watsonville Plaza: Dia de los Muertos
Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesSee 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.
Capitola: Plein Air Festival
New Brighton School Washburn Avenue, Capitola, California, United StatesArtists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You'll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People's Choice Award, have a delicious meal […]
Downtown Boulder Creek: Giving Thanks Party
Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHead to Downtown Boulder Creek to discover art and crafts for the season! Enjoy live music as you stroll and find tasty food and drink to purchase along the way!
Free
The Catalyst: Aquabats
The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCombining their love of ska, surfer rock, punk, tango, ragtime and Devo, the Aquabats bring the excitement of a 1950’s campy comic book to a concert stage! Expect costumed villains to defeat, audience participation, and a pop culture-inspired aesthetic.
$39.63
The Catalyst: Wax
The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWax is mostly known as a rapper. He is also a producer, songwriter, singer (kind of), comedian, and all around creative dude. He has been making music for many many years now. Wax's songs have a wide range of styles and cater to many different types of fans and haters. Some are advanced technical displays […]
$31.59
Joe’s Bar: Live Blues Rock
Joe's Bar California 9, Boulder Creek, California, United StatesSean and the Skinwalkers is a blues rock trio. Just as comfortable playing traditional blues as they are tearing through a psychedelic rock song, the common thread is always the blues and the intensity that they bring to every performance. No two performances are ever the same as everything is raw and changes on the […]
Free