Upcoming Events

Annieglass: Wildflowers Watercolor and Ink Workshop

Annieglass 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA, United States

Just in time for some summer creative fun . Enjoy one of the most popular workshops at Annieglass with local artist, Heidi Michelle. The class starts with basic watercolor techniques to warm up, then moves into a demo, followed by a step-by-step process of painting florals with watercolors and adding ink. Items provided: good quality […]

$80

Capitola Village: VDubs in the Village

Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States

The first ever VDubs in the Village is open to the public for everyone to come spend the day in Capitola Village and check out some beautiful vintage Volkswagen cars. Enjoy the Capitola surf culture and live music with some vintage Volkswagens!  Air cooled Volkswagens have a personality and a style all their own. Each […]

Free

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Drone Light Show

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

Celebrate the start of summer and watch the sky come to life with a spectacular drone show over Main Beach!

Free

Santa Cruz Harbor: Free Water Taxi

Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The free, inner-harbor water taxi operates between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays.  In addition to weekend service, the water taxi will operate on Thursday evenings during the Crow's Nest beach barbecues from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:  X1 […]

Free

Watsonville: Nerdville 831

Watsonville High School East Beach Street, Watsonville, California, United States

The most anticipated Central Coast geek gathering of the year! Nerdville Comic Con celebrates the diversity of nerd and geek culture.  All fans are invited to gather and have fun with other like-minded individuals in Watsonville for a day of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture!  There will be speakers and cosplay awards. There […]

$15

Simpkins Swim: Parks and Rex Pool Party

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

Everyone will have a blast at this end-of-summer celebration – take the whole family, including your dog! Enjoy local craft beer, wine, great food, ice cream, games, music and fun in the pool for adults, children and your dog too! Sign up for your dog's swim time before the event.

$20 – $30

The Penny Ice Creamery: Hoops and Scoops Festival

Penny Ice Creamery 913 Cedar St and 820 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join the celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Penny Ice Creamery's 15th Birthday Bash being held on Sunday, August 24, 2025, on the 900 block of Cedar Street.  The festivities include hula hooping in the streets with a DJ!

Free