JAN 1 - OCT 31 MONTEREY: Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary and will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. For starters, Old Fisherman’s Wharf is commemorating the Wharf's 180 years of fishing, delivering, and cooking fresh calamari in a variety of delicious […]
SANTA BARBARA - You’re invited to special evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band as they take the stage at the iconic Santa Barbara Bowl for two nights! As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, […]
MAY 14-27 VENTURA: Ahoy, mates! Drop anchor at Ventura Harbor Village this May and climb aboard the Tall Ship Mystic Whaler, a seafaring beauty making waves along the California coast. From May 14 through Memorial Day Weekend (May 27), this iconic schooner invites landlubbers and seasoned sailors alike to experience this 83-foot ship for themselves. […]
SANTA CRUZ: Check out the UC Santa Cruz Arts division at this salon-style gathering presenting the work of UCSC’s Digital Arts and New Media Department.
MAY 16 - MAY 18 CARMEL: This will be the 32nd anniversary of the Carmel Art Festival, held in Carmel-by-the-Sea since 1993. 60 plein air artists, a veritable list of all-star winners of the past 30 years, arrive in Carmel on May 16 and will be painting all over the Monterey Peninsula for 2 days. […]
MAY 17 - 18 VENTURA: The highly-anticipated California Strawberry Festival returns in 2025. Get ready to indulge in everything strawberry including beverages, eats, and live entertainment. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable experience!
SANTA CRUZ: 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!
CAMARILLO: This unique cultural event promotes the rich heritage of our area by highlighting the colorful Mexican rebozo (shawl) as the theme. Come experience a full day of delicious food, rebozo displays, live auctions, raffles and amazing entertainment!
SANTA CRUZ: Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Spring Wine Walk 2025! Enjoy the heart of the Central Coast and taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Enjoy sipping while strolling through many favorite Downtown Santa Cruz shops. At Check-in, receive your glass, and a map of the pouring locations, and enjoy an […]
MAY 23-25 PARKFIELD: Experience Authentic Cowboy Culture at the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo! Every Memorial Day Weekend, the historic town of Parkfield, California—home to just 18 people—hosts the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo, a true celebration of Western traditions. Known as the Cowboy Side of California, Parkfield offers a rare chance to experience California’s rich ranching heritage. Spectators […]
MAY 24 - MAY 26 FELTON: This Memorial Weekend, take the Redwood Forest Steam Train up to Bear Mountain and return. Enjoy family-friendly activities in the town of Roaring Camp.
MAY 24 - MAY 26 SANTA BARBARA: Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival presents the rare opportunity to view artists of all ages create street paintings ranging from classical to original images. The […]
SANTA CRUZ: This month’s nature hike at Loch Lomond Recreation Area will feature noted botanist Andy Werner, who will discuss native plant species found in the Newell Creek watershed. In addition to native plant species, park rangers will provide information on water system operations and watershed lands management.
MAY 30 - JUN 1 PISMO BEACH Get ready for one of the largest classic car shows in the country. The 39th Annual Classic at Pismo Beach runs from May 30 through June 1, 2025 with thousands of visitors. Car lovers gather for a busy weekend with hundreds of show cars, live music, great food, […]
MAY 31 - JUN 1 FELTON: The annual Redwood Mountain Faire brings together a wide range of music styles on two stages. The Faire benefits nonprofit and service organizations and is organized by the Valley Women's Club of the San Lorenzo Valley.
SOLVANG The City of Solvang, Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, and World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation are hosting an exclusive screening of award-winning Danish film, The Kiss, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in celebration of the movie's May 2025 U.S. premiere. The May 31st screening event will be held at the Museum located at […]
CAMARILLO: Join the Casa Pacifica Angels on the grounds of CSU Channel Islands at this all-inclusive festival as you sip on high-end wines and craft brews, and taste delicious treats from the finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and specialty shops from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley, all while supporting a great cause. You won’t want […]
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 […]
JUN 12 - JUN 26 CARMEL: The Carmel Bach Festival invites you to experience the joy of classical music. Enjoy exciting orchestra and chorale concerts, chamber music recitals, free pre-concert talks, open masterclasses, and more, all taking place at several Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach venues. With more than 50 events to choose from, there […]
JUNE 14 SOLVANG Produced by Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2025 edition of SYV Pride month begins Sunday, June 1, with an event line-up to include multiple winery- and saloon-hosted happenings plus the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 14, SYV Pride Parade and Festival. The fourth annual SYV Pride Parade starts at […]
FELTON - Salute DAD on Father's Day by treating him to a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train and lunch. In addition, enjoy live music at the BBQ where Humble Sea will be pouring the best local brew for sale.
JUNE 15 OXNARD: Ventura County residents and visitors seeking a premiere car show on Father’s Day have to look no further than the Channel Islands Harbor. The event features an eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods, low riders, motorcycles and classics. It is the perfect day to show off your rides and reconnect with […]
JUN 17 - JUN 20 SALINAS: The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the US out of over 600 and the largest rodeo in California. With over 110 years of tradition and a little bit of something for everyone, it's an event you don't want to miss. Not only […]
JUN 20-22 VENTURA: The Ventura County Greek Festival is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Ventura County, attracting thousands of guests who attend to celebrate Greek culture through food, music, dance, and storytelling. Join in and practice the ancient art of having fun while immersing yourself in time-honored Greek traditions.
FELTON - Get ready to step on board the Circus Bubble Train. Zillions of bubbles will float through the air as you travel down the tracks through the Redwood Forest. Meet the Bubble Ubbles, Mr. Bigz Bubbles and BB Bubbles on the train. Your train ticket also includes a show in the Circus Ring at […]
JUN 26-29 LOMPOC: Lompoc’s home-town tradition its annual Flower Festival June 26-29, 2005, from 11 AM to dusk, celebrates the valley’s agricultural heritage with floats, marching bands, equestrian units, drill teams, and more! All floats are designed and constructed by local organizations and feature flowers and/or natural materials. This year’s theme is “Candy Land.” Join […]
JUN 27-29 SAN BENITO: The San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo displays our county’s early Spanish heritage along with activities and skills from present-day ranch life. This old-time competition will bring you back to the early days of San Benito, a county still considered vaquero country to Western aficionados. Home of the famous […]
SANTA BARBARA - Come celebrate the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival! The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is an arts and crafts festival that focuses and celebrates creativity through the artistic expression of lavender and/or lavender themes, by artisans, local lavender farms, and small business owners. This event will be featuring over 75 artisans and small businesses […]
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.
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 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 […]
JULY 19 FELTON - Evening train and dinner excursion from the beach to the Redwoods. Upon arrival, a delicious barbecue dinner and live music awaits you.
FELTON - Roaring Camp presents the 5th Annual Brewgrass Festival. Enjoy Bluegrass music, brews from local breweries and food from popular local food trucks. Back this year - VIP Brewgrass Tasting Train round-trip from Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp.
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 […]
FELTON - Nationally recognized Pit-Masters and local gill gurus alike battle it out for cash prizes, trophies and the honor of having their secret recipes voted Best BBQ and the Roaring Camp Cook-Off. Come hungry and vote for your favorite to win the People's Choice award. Want more than a taste? BBQ vendors will be […]
JULY 19 FELTON - Evening train and dinner excursion from the beach to the Redwoods. Upon arrival, a delicious barbecue dinner and live music awaits you.
