Solvang 4th of July Parade, BBQ, and Fireworks

Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM), and post-parade BBQ. Dozens upon dozens of parade entrants […]

Roaring Camp Railroads: 4th of July Weekend

This Fourth of July, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Enjoy the nostalgic town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities, live music and […]

Watsonville: Fourth of July Parade

The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. […]

Aptos: “World’s Shortest Parade”

Welcome to the world’s shortest parade this July Fourth! The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive and will continue to Trout […]

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 […]

Aptos: Hot Rods on the Green

A fun event at Twin Lakes Church for the whole family. Kingsmen have always had over 120 classic and modern cars and truck to check out! Stop by and enjoy!

Heritage Days Midsummer Fiesta

Bring your family & friends JULY 10 to 14, 2024 to the HERITAGE DAYS MIDSUMMER FIESTA located in OLD TOWN CAMARILLO. Join us in celebrating Camarillo's rich heritage with carnival […]

2024 West Coast Club Fly-In

The 2024 West Coast Club Fly-In will take place July 12th through July 14th at the Lompoc Airport. This is the 40th annual fly-in! This is a family-friendly event that […]

Noble Harvest Farm: Lavender U-Pick

Check the Noble Harvest website to visit their boutique lavender field when its in full bloom and harvest your own bunches. Spend time snapping pix surrounded by the sweet scent […]

Mission Life Days

Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated […]

A Taste of Camarillo

Spend an afternoon under the trees of the Camarillo Ranch sampling fine wines, craft brews, spirits & gourmet foods. Enjoy live entertainment and boutique shopping. Sample from old favorites and […]

Wharf to Wharf Race

The annual 6-mile, scenic seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea is widely acclaimed as “The best little road race in California”. The Wharf to Wharf is the biggest summer […]

Watsonville: U-Pick Dahlias

Visit the small family farm of Vallejo Street in the heart of beautiful Watsonville, CA to see their field of nearly 2,000 dahlia plants in over 80 varieties, and pick […]

30TH ANNUAL WATSONVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

The Watsonville Strawberry Festival provides a fun, family-friendly experience in historic downtown Watsonville. Head to the plaza for a full weekend of carnival attractions, live entertainment and delicious strawberry treats! […]

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 […]

Sta. Rita Wine and Fire Weekend 2024

Join the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance for their 2024 Wine and Fire event! The Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire event is one of Lompoc’s signature wine events! The […]

43rd Annual Wings Over Camarillo Air Show

The Wings Over Camarillo Air Show is back! This 43-year-old tradition is full of family-friendly fun and excitement drawing over 24,000 attendees for the two-day weekend. With the feeling of […]

Scotts Valley: Art, Wine, and Beer Festival

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 […]

Solvang Danish Days

California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days, returns this year with a three-day event line-up, Friday through Sunday, September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. The 2024 Solvang Danish Days […]

10th Annual Wine Walk in Camarillo Old Town

Come and stroll Old Town Camarillo on October 5, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm! There will be 20+ local businesses, up and down Ventura Boulevard, providing live music and a […]

Radiant Rhythms

PASO ROBLES - Due to popular demand, Radiant Rhythms will now light up your Sunday evenings through the end of December! Each week offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself […]

4th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest

ATASCADERO - The 4th annual Atascadero Fall Fest is a three-day, FREE admission event at the beautiful Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero from November 15 to the 17th!

Holiday Barn Dance

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.

Ice Skating by the Bay

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 […]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical

SIMI VALLEY - Ring in the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Tickets are $33 for Adults, $28 for Seniors […]

Thanksgiving Buffet

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 […]

Solvang Julefest

Solvang, California's Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays,” will kick off Friday, November 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, […]

Holiday Lights Train

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, […]