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 […]

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY: KING TIDES

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

Santa Cruz County King Tides

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

London Nelson Community Center: Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

This year’s Fair will celebrate 50 years of mycological exploration since the inaugural event in 1974. The 2024 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds […]

Downtown Santa Cruz Antiques Faire

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-6pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! […]

Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Texas Legends

Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Texas Legends in a 3,200 seat facility near […]

Santa Cruz King Tides

California King Tides are coming to the shores of Santa Cruz County this winter! These naturally occurring and predictable events are when the highest and lowest tides hit our shores […]

43RD ANNUAL CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 43rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston […]

SURFER’S PATH 10K AND 5K

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! […]

Surfers Path 10k and 5k

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! […]

Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve

Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis – visitors may sign up […]

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival

Welcome to the 51st season of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Baroque music. This season will include enchanting performances led by our Artist-in-Residence, […]

Santa Cruz Warriors

Cheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Iowa Wolves in a 3,200 seat facility near […]

Santa Cruz: WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAILBOAT RACES

Santa Cruz is known near and far for its surfing legacy, but there is another water sport that finds a niche on our coast, with a similarly devoted following. Sailboats […]

Adobe Castro: 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 […]

Meet the Bay Area Panthers

Join us for this free community event to welcome the IFL Bay Area Panthers 2024 team roster to our community of Morgan Hill. Meet the players, coaches, dancers and staff. […]

Gilroy Gardens Opening Weekend

The big blooms are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! Come for opening weekend (March 23-24) and the return of the Fantastical Flowers Spring Celebration. Discover larger-than-life blooms, colorful […]

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Sky Park

Head to Skypark in Scotts Valley for the first annual Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. There will be fun games, egg hunts, a photo booth, crafts and more. Fun for all ages!

41st Annual Wildflower Run

The American Association of University Women invites you to join the Annual Wildflower Run. The Wildflower Run is a 501(c)3 non-profit event, run by volunteers and organized by the Morgan […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]