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 […]

ROARING CAMP: SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to […]