Gizdich Ranch: U-Pick Strawberries

Weather can change if u-pick is open, so please call the ranch in advance before you go! Experience the most fun part of growing fruits at the Ranch! Combined with fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat, it’s a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family. Don’t forget your camera. When […]

Santa Cruz Wharf: Live Concert Series

Welcome 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 8 pm. 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 […]

Capitola: Summer Twilight Concerts

Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper, and the family to enjoy free live music and the sunset! Concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and take place at the Esplanade bandstand. Visit local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic […]

THURSDAY NIGHT BEACH PARTIES AT THE CROW’S NEST

Each Summer on Thursday evenings, the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage and Crow’s Nest’s famous BBQ and outdoor bar, beach parties are […]

Castro Adobe: Open House

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho […]

Roaring Camp Railroads: Father’s Day Steam Train & BBQ

Salute Dad on Father’s Day by treating him to a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train and lunch. In addition, enjoy live music at the Chuckwagon BBQ where Humble Sea will be pouring the best local brew for sale. Dad will receive a complimentary engineer’s cap with the purchase of a train ticket and […]

Father’s Day Drive & Pizza Party!

Let’s kick off Summer by taking a drive in a Classic Car with dad! Let’s cruise the coast, stop for a couple photo ops, then head back to Monterey Touring Vehicles for a pizza party with live music a delicious pizza lunch from L’Appetito Wood Fired Pizza & Catering and a cold one from Tap […]

Father’s Day on the Wharf

Families are invited to celebrate the 2024 Father’s Day at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The Wharf will be adorned with festive decorations, creating the perfect backdrop for family photos and selfies. Let’s honor our fathers by sharing stories about them! New this year is the "Old Fisherman’s Wharf Ultimate Dad […]

Father’s Day Tasting at TenFiveOne Cider Co

Stop by for great musicians, trivia and more. Morgan Hill’s only family-run cidery and tasting room location is where dads will enjoy tasting a variety of local hard cider flavors right on site. Fill a growler or enjoy ciders onsite, like Pineapple Shubbie, Choir Practice and other specialty flavors. Some flavors are even made with […]

Music in the Plaza

The 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 […]

Woodies on the Wharf

Celebrate the Santa Cruz surf lifestyle and classic surf wagons at Woodies on the Wharf. Come see the more than 200 “Woodies”, gorgeous, pre-1950s cars that feature wood bodies, line the Santa Cruz Wharf. Stroll the Wharf and enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants and stellar coastal views while you soak up the sun and […]

Pleasure Point Street Fair

Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. This event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues. There will be bike parking available, and admission is free.