Monterey Bay Region

Scotts Valley Art, Wine, and Beer Festival is back in the beautiful park setting of Skypark in Scotts Valley. This premier summer festival in the Santa Cruz Mountains has something […]

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by taking a spin on our National Historic Landmark, the Giant Dipper. The first 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a Boardwalk Souvenir […]

FELTON - Join us for our first Holiday Line Dance Party in the gorgeous Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp! Instructors will lead you in a variety of line dances.

MONTEREY - Celebrate the holidays amidst the scenic coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters […]

MONTEREY - Come to the Portola Hotel & Spa for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at the Annual Thanksgiving Buffet in De Anza Ballroom. As you savor an array of delectable […]

FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, […]

MONTEREY - Cannery Row kicks off the holiday season in Monterey with its 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring festive family entertainment for children of all ages and of course, […]

FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, […]

MORGAN HILL - Paint 'N Sip at Guglielmo Winery is one of our most popular events—selling out every time! Due to high demand, we’re offering two class times for our […]

MONTEREY - Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 40th Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier […]

DEC 15, 2024 - MAR 31, 2025 SANTA CRUZ:  Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, […]

FELTON - Bring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets of Santa Cruz. Light-up […]

MONTEREY - Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary. Old Fisherman's Wharf will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. […]

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 […]

JAN 4-MAR 30 SANTA CRUZ:  Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100-year-old steam train. Along the journey, you will get to hear fascinating information about the coastal […]

MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Feel the soul and rhythm this Sunday! Enjoy an afternoon of live Blues and R&B as the Minor Williams Band takes the stage, Sunday, Jan 12 from 3 […]

MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Get ready to live a night full of Afro-Peruvian music in Warango, an event that will transport you to the roots of Perú Negro!

BIG SUR - Join in celebrating the unique bounty of Big Sur with top chefs, local restaurants, and the finest wineries and breweries. This is a fantastic opportunity for culinary […]

MONTEREY - Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at the Monterey History & Art at Stanton Center. Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on […]

FEB 5-9 CAMBRIA:  Festival events this year include: Emerging Filmmaker Night; Awards Night; Student Film Competition Block; Late Nite Cinema, and more!

SANTA CRUZ - Sip local wines while enjoying the fabulous boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries […]

FELTON - Come warm up inside the beautiful Bret Harte Opera Hall for a day of great music, local comfort food and some of the best craft beer the area […]

FEB 19 - FEB 20 FELTON:  The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp Railroad. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg […]

MAR 1-20 SANTA CRUZ:  Come celebrate the beginning of hummingbird migration season with a visit to the Arboretum! This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, […]

SANTA CRUZ:  Get hooked on Santa Cruz County. Get hooked on zinfandel wine. Get hooked on a Mystery Series centered around both! At the Mortal Zin Mystery Series launch event, […]

MAR 6-8 WATSONVILLE:  The Watsonville Film Festival promotes Latin and indigenous cultural traditions with free events for the community throughout the year. The 13th annual festival officially begins with cinema […]

MAR 7 - MAR 9 MONTEREY:  The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance […]

SANTA CRUZ:  Make a fresh water pearl bracelet with sterling silver chain and a silver clasp. Santa Cruz jeweler, Lisa Dogget demonstrates and guides participant through the whole process. You […]

SANTA CRUZ:  Get ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Sandhills, which will last approximately 2 hours, participants can meander through sandy soils […]

MAR 8-9 SANTA CRUZ:  The Toyota USA Surfing Prime Series is the highest level of junior surfing in the nation, featuring the best under 18 surfers who have proven themselves […]

SANTA CRUZ: Celebrate Women’s History month by attending this free event paying tribute to the stories of remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on Santa Cruz County. There […]

MAR 14-16 SCOTTS VALLEY:  The Hitchcock Festival offers a rich tapestry of activities, blending screenings of classics with insightful analyses and discussions. These sessions, led by film scholars and experts, […]

MONTEREY/SEASIDE - "Paradise Blue" a production by the UCSC African American Theater Troupe sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Event held at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. FREE.

MAR 15-16 MONTEREY:  Two days of stories, celebration and send-off festivities. Eighty-five years ago, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California with what the Monterey Peninsula Herald described as “perhaps […]

SANTA CRUZ:  During this program, you will be introduced to a craft used by indigenous peoples around the world: coiled basketry. CA basketry is some of the most ornate in […]

MAR 22-23 SANTA CRUZ:  The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to […]