Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Natural Bridges State Beach: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve and be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the walk! The monarch migration is variable, please check the website or contact the park at (831)423-0871 to find out the current population. To arrange a tour for groups of 10 or more, please visit www.thatsmypark.org. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. Parking near the trail accessible entrance is $10.

Free

Watsonville: Farmers Market

Downtown Watsonville CA

The Watsonville Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon from 2-7 all year round at the City Plaza in Downtown Watsonville.  Don’t miss out on the wonderful locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers.  Bring your appetite  as there are tons of delicious prepared foods to try.

Actors Theatre: 8 Tens @ 8 Festival

Actors’ Theatre 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz

Thursday Through Sunday at 8pm (2pm on the Weekends) Until 2/16/25. Festival Winners Play 2/28 – 3/9! The annual 10-minute play festival is one of the most anticipated and popular events of the theatre season in Santa Cruz! There will be 16 winning plays and 16 directors.  Presented on two separate evenings, there will be plenty of drama, comedy and surprises to keep theater goers entertained, moved and delighted.  

$32 – $70