WATSONVILLE - The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning of the parade date.
SOLVANG - Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM). Dozens upon dozens of parade entrants such as classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections travel along the July 4th Parade route as it winds its way through […]
FELTON - This 4th of July, 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 live music.
JUL 4 - SEPT 21 ARROYO GRANDE - Kicking off July 4, followed every Sunday afternoon through September 21 from 1-3 p.m., Arroyo Grande’s Heritage Park will be transformed into a community concert venue. In addition to free family-friendly musical acts, picnickers can enjoy local food, craft beer and wine alongside small town ambience.
MAY 30 - AUG 29 SANTA CRUZ - Go Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at the Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
FELTON - Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
SANTA CRUZ - First Saturday of the month from June - December. Go on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, […]
SANTA CRUZ Beach Boardwalk - Stay for the entertainment from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on the Colonnade Deck! Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party at the Plaza stage. Admission […]
JUL 4 - SEPT 21 ARROYO GRANDE - Kicking off July 4, followed every Sunday afternoon through September 21 from 1-3 p.m., Arroyo Grande’s Heritage Park will be transformed into a community concert venue. In addition to free family-friendly musical acts, picnickers can enjoy local food, craft beer and wine alongside small town ambience.
SANTA PAULA - Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fun fact: Santa Paula is home to three museums, all of which offer free admission on the first Sunday of every […]