Join the California Nature Art Museum as they bring the important topic of pollinators to their gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James.Each artist brings a unique perspective to their pollinating subjects. The Museum is delighted to also be collaborating with the Cheadle Center For Biodiversity and Ecological […]
Come out to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park on Memorial Day Weekend to enjoy three days of patriotic family fun! Admission is FREE for Military Members (both active and retired) and up to 6 guests. Check the Gilroy Gardens website for more details and park hours
This Memorial Day Weekend Day, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp for family-friendly activities and live music.
A featured star in the PBS documentary Pipe Dreams (2019), Alcee Chriss III is an organist and keyboardist from Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Chriss is the winner of the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition and the Firmin Swinnen Silver Medal at the 2016 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. He has been celebrated for his “grace, […]
Dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally-made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture are pleased to partner together to present our 5th Annual Wine, Beer, and Art walk in historic downtown Watsonville. This event is a great way for locals and visitors to experience great local wines, craft beers, delicious food, and artwork by talented […]
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 fresh air, sunshine and a little sweat, it’s a whole lot of fun for the kids and the entire family. Don’t forget your camera. When […]
No reservation is needed. It is often cold and windy so dress accordingly. They provide boxes. Walk down the dirt road out front (marked by U-Pick signs) which lead to the strawberry fields. Please double check the contact information below to make certain the strawberries have not already been picked before you leave.
Join the Casa Pacifica Angels on June 2, 2024 at the all-inclusive Festival and taste sweet and savory treats from the finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries and specialty shops from Santa Barbara to the Conejo Valley while sipping on high-end wines and craft brews—you won’t want to miss it!
On June 6, 2024 from 5pm – 8 pm, downtown Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The monthly event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.
On June 6, 2024 from 5pm – 8 pm, downtown Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The monthly event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.
Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes visiting SCORA teams to Ventura’s Harbor Cove Beach from 7 AM to 4 PM for their annual Ventura Outrigger Challenge – where competing teams will battle it out in this 6-man iron race on the open ocean with views of the spectacular Channel Islands.
Indulge in an afternoon of Jazz and delicious local olives and olive oils June 8, 2024 from 1-4pm. The Los Olivos Olive and Jazz Festival will feature 30 local wineries pouring their current selections and 30 amateur chefs presenting tastings of their creations, each one containing olives or olive oil. 10 local olive producers will […]
Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and games from 6 to 8 pm. Check out Wharf Business pop-ups, game and photo booth by The Booth Biz in the Commons. Get a stamp validation from any business on […]
Each Summer on Thursday evenings, the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage and Crow’s Nest’s famous BBQ and outdoor bar, beach parties are […]
Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper, and the family to enjoy free live music and the sunset! Concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and take place at the Esplanade bandstand. Visit local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic […]
Solvang Theaterfest 420 Second St June 13- July 7, 2024 Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row is about to go under, until Seymour, a tragically shy assistant, stumbles upon a new breed of plant with an unusual appetite – for blood. Little Shop of Horrors is a hilarious, musical hit and sci-fi homage to B-movies, […]
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 relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho […]
Shop the Curated Marketplace by the Female Maker Market on the Ventura Harbor Village Lawn on Saturday, June 15th from 10am to 4pm! We welcome the Female Maker Market and their variety of woman-owned small business shops including curated clothing, local jewelry, children’s wear, home decor, hand poured candles, permanent jewelry and so much more! […]
Stop by for great musicians, trivia and more. Morgan Hill’s only family-run cidery and tasting room location is where dads will enjoy tasting a variety of local hard cider flavors right on site. Fill a growler or enjoy ciders onsite, like Pineapple Shubbie, Choir Practice and other specialty flavors. Some flavors are even made with […]
Families are invited to celebrate the 2024 Father’s Day at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf on Sunday, June 16, 2024. The Wharf will be adorned with festive decorations, creating the perfect backdrop for family photos and selfies. Let’s honor our fathers by sharing stories about them! New this year is the "Old Fisherman’s Wharf Ultimate Dad […]
Salute Dad on Father’s Day by treating him to a ride on the Redwood Forest Steam Train and lunch. In addition, enjoy live music at the Chuckwagon BBQ where Humble Sea will be pouring the best local brew for sale. Dad will receive a complimentary engineer’s cap with the purchase of a train ticket and […]
Let’s kick off Summer by taking a drive in a Classic Car with dad! Let’s cruise the coast, stop for a couple photo ops, then head back to Monterey Touring Vehicles for a pizza party with live music a delicious pizza lunch from L’Appetito Wood Fired Pizza & Catering and a cold one from Tap […]
Spend an enchanting and extended late-spring weekend as you discover the blooming flower fields of Lompoc and revel in the festivities of the Lompoc Valley Flower Festival. This cherished hometown tradition pays homage to the agricultural heritage of the valley, offering three days of enjoyment featuring a carnival, live music, diverse food and vendor booths, […]
The Watsonville summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back! Enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at the downtown restaurants […]
Celebrate the Santa Cruz surf lifestyle and classic surf wagons at Woodies on the Wharf. Come see the more than 200 “Woodies”, gorgeous, pre-1950s cars that feature wood bodies, line the Santa Cruz Wharf. Stroll the Wharf and enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants and stellar coastal views while you soak up the sun and […]
Produced by local nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2024 edition of SYV Pride month begins Saturday, June 1, with an event line-up to include multiple happenings throughout the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 22, SYV Pride Parade and Festival. The third annual SYV Pride Parade starts at 11:00 […]
Pleasure Point will be buzzing as the community takes to the street to enjoy the Pleasure Point Street Fair. This event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues. There will be bike parking available, and admission is free.
Join us for a spectacular display of lights from Visit Ventura at 9pm on June 26th! The drone display is themed around the X-Games located at the Ventura Fairgrounds from June 28-30. Watch from the beaches across from Ventura Harbor Village and come early to enjoy the pre-festivities starting at 6pm on the Main Lawn. […]
Now in its 45th year, The Ventura County Greek Festival is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Ventura County. Over a long weekend, the Festival attracts thousands of guests from Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties. Showcasing the Greek culture through food, music, dance, and storytelling, we bring to you the opportunity to […]
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