Monterey Bay Region

Chili Cook Off Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family.

Capitola Plein Air is back! This fall, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of […]

Trick or Treat Every Halloween, the Santa Cruz Police Department and the City of Santa Cruz close down Pacific Avenue for kids to trick or treat! Watch for signs in […]

The Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival features genuine sea glass and artist-made creations while benefiting our local marine environment. This year the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary. […]

Hot Rods at the Beach Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom, and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot. Free admission!

Goat Hill is a community event not to be missed. If you have a love for vintage ~ styling your home with old-style objects, wearing vintage jewelry & clothing, and […]

Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2023! Join us in the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Enjoy […]

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic – North America’s Longest Running Surf Contest is back for again, providing unique content and marketing longevity beyond the on-site experience. Since 1987, The O’Neill […]

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, coming to Santa Cruz this Fall! An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet and […]

Looking for the perfect gifts and decorations for Thanksgiving and the holiday season? Go to the Arboretum’s Annual Gift & Wreath Sale for a great selection of locally hand-made gifts […]

Comedy Show & Dinner with Michael Mancini ?️ Saturday 11/18 Live music brought to you by Isaiah Pickett Band, a delicious 3-course dinner, comedy entertainment, and an after-party that'll make […]