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AÑO NUEVO STATE PARK: GUIDED HIKES IN ELEPHANT SEAL VIEWING AREA

Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind […]

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15 December 2023

9th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month” At Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura Harbor Village is set to host the 9th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month,” a month-long shell-abration of mermaids (and mermen) by the sea! Select restaurants will have special mermaid […]

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01 March 2024

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES AND MORE: POLLINATORS

Join the California Nature Art Museum as they bring the important topic of pollinators to their gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James.Each […]

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02 March 2024

Easter Bunny Weekend 2024 At Ventura Harbor Village

Join the together with family and friends for an eggcelent weekend at Ventura Harbor Village! This year will spotlight a special appearance from Ventura Harbor’s Seaside Cottontail Bunny from 10 […]

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30 March 2024

The Female Maker Market Springtime Soirée at Ventura Harbor Village

Shop the Curated Marketplace by the Female Maker Market on the Ventura Harbor Village Lawn on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Ventura Harbor Village welcomes the Female Maker Market and their […]

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30 March 2024

Easter Weekend at Gilroy Gardens

Easter weekend is going to be hoppin’ at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! There will be 100,000 colorful eggs ready for Easter Egg Hunts in the big grassy meadow on […]

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30 March 2024

AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PROJECT: EASTER ON THE FARM

The Agricultural History Project is hosting their annual Easter on the Farm to celebrate Easter and the beginning of Spring. Egg Hunts start at 11:15 am and will be every […]

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30 March 2024

ROARING CAMP RAILROADS: EGGSTRAORDINARY EASTER WEEKEND

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 […]

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31 March 2024

MEAN GIRLS

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL […]

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01 April 2024

First Friday Santa Cruz

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block […]

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05 April 2024

Mission Life Days

Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission on April 6, 2024 from 11 AM – 2 PM for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft […]

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06 April 2024

Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Veg Fest

VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle. VegFest 2019 brought together over 5,000 veg-interested attendees!

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06 April 2024

Bruce Hornsby with yMusic

Eclectic singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby rose to fame with his Grammy-winning debut album The Way It Is and its title track, the most played song on U.S. radio in […]

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09 April 2024

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

Come together for thought-provoking films by talented filmmakers at one of Movie Maker Magazine’s “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is fourteen days of […]

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10 April 2024

STEAMER LANE: WEST COAST BOARD RIDERS SURFING COMPETITION

Head to Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive to watch the West Coast Board Riders compete! The cliffs over Steamer Lane offer a unique vantage point to watch

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13 April 2024

SURFER’S PATH HALF MARATHON

The Surfers Path Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels […]

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14 April 2024

BRANCIFORTE: OAXACAN FESTIVAL

The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, music, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos. This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated […]

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14 April 2024

Forbes Organ Series: Anna Lapwood

Anna Lapwood is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and holds the position of Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. In 2022 she was appointed Associate Artist of the Royal […]

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17 April 2024

Small Island Big Song

Small Island Big Song is a multi-platform project uniting the seafaring cultures of the Pacific and Indian Oceans through songs, a contemporary and relevant musical statement from a region at […]

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26 April 2024

Downtown Morgan Hill Wine Stroll

Enjoy wine tasting from 20 local wineries in the quaint downtown Morgan Hill district. Stroll up and down Monterey Street sampling fine wines at a variety of downtown boutiques, shops, […]

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27 April 2024

37th Annual Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic

The Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic is a legendary car show traditionally held the last Saturday in April each year, in Solvang, California. Every year close to 100 Roadsters descend on […]

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27 April 2024

PLEASURE POINT: ANNUAL LOGJAM LONGBOARD COMPETITION

Logjam! annually attracts over 100 competitors ranging in age from 7 to 60+, from all over California. Contestants bring their cherished vintage “logs,” pre-1970 longboards weighing 20 lbs. or more. […]

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27 April 2024

PLEASURE POINT: ANNUAL LOGJAM LONGBOARD COMPETITION

Logjam! annually attracts over 100 competitors ranging in age from 7 to 60+, from all over California. Contestants bring their cherished vintage “logs,” pre-1970 longboards weighing 20 lbs. or more. […]

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27 April 2024

ANNIEGLASS: FLORAL DESIGN WITH ANNIE

Who better to show you how to make creative flower arrangements in Annieglass than Annie herself? Between years of trade show displays, working for a florist, and her home entertaining, […]

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27 April 2024

Come From Away

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small […]

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02 May 2024

Buellton Brew Fest

The annual Buellton Brew Fest is coming off its best year to date! Once again, we will feature over 50 breweries, wineries and spirits and live entertainment, food trucks, and […]

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04 May 2024

Santa Clara Valley Wine Auction

Don your best derby attire and saddle up for a night of wine, bites and bids. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation invites you to discover the wine and culinary delights […]

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04 May 2024

ROARING CAMP: SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to […]

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04 May 2024

Downtown Santa Cruz: Kids Day

It’s Kids Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.), along with performances and demonstrations at […]

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04 May 2024

SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON

Prepare to take a scenic journey on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the Santa Ynez Valley bordered by vineyards and the Sierra Madre Mountains. The course starts in downtown […]

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11 May 2024

SHE.IS.BEAUTIFUL SANTA CRUZ RACE

She.is.beautiful Santa Cruz Race welcomes all levels and abilities. This race event is female-focused and welcomes ALL PEOPLE. This is the perfect race to set a goal to work towards! […]

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11 May 2024

ROARING CAMP RAILROADS: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet accompanied with live music by Pat Hull. After a lovely brunch, relax with a […]

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12 May 2024

43rd Annual Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival

Fun with fungi! Celebrate everything magnificent about mushrooms, their benefits, how they are grown and their delicious tastes from stuffed, sautéed, deep fried and grilled. The festival features arts & […]

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25 May 2024

Memorial Day Weekend at Gilroy Gardens

Come out to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park on Memorial Day Weekend to enjoy three days of patriotic family fun! Admission is FREE for Military Members (both active and retired) […]

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25 May 2024

ROARING CAMP RAILROADS: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

This Memorial Day Weekend Day, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities and […]

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27 May 2024

Forbes Organ Series: Alcee Chriss

A featured star in the PBS documentary Pipe Dreams (2019), Alcee Chriss III is an organist and keyboardist from Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Chriss is the winner of the 2017 […]

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31 May 2024

30th Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival

Join the Casa Pacifica Angels on June 2, 2024 at the all-inclusive Festival and taste sweet and savory treats from the finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries and specialty shops from Santa […]

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02 June 2024

PCPA’s “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”

Solvang Theaterfest 420 Second St June 13- July 7, 2024 Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row is about to go under, until Seymour, a tragically shy assistant, stumbles upon a […]

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13 June 2024

45th Annual Ventura County Greek Festival

Now in its 45th year, The Ventura County Greek Festival is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Ventura County. Over a long weekend, the Festival attracts thousands of guests […]

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28 June 2024

Heritage Days Midsummer Fiesta

Bring your family & friends JULY 10 to 14, 2024 to the HERITAGE DAYS MIDSUMMER FIESTA located in OLD TOWN CAMARILLO. Join us in celebrating Camarillo’s rich heritage with carnival […]

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10 July 2024