Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Pacific Ave and Lincoln St, Santa Cruz

Visit the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local makers & artists in beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz! Located on the 1100 block of Pacific Ave. between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets, this monthly market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods!   *In the event of rain, the market will be held on the following Sunday  

Free

Slime Week at the Museum of Discovery

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Suite C10, Capitola

Kick off your summer and get ready for a week of gooey, glorious fun at the Children's Museum of Discovery's Slime Week! Enter the Slime Lab and explore different textures, colors, and types of slime in a sensory experience you will never forget! Don't want the fun to end? Work with our slimeologist to mix up a custom creation at our take-home Slime Bar.

$15

Esperanza Community Farm: Organic Farming Festival

Esperanza Community Farm Lee Road, Watsonville

Do not forget to bring Dad to this festival on Father’s Day!  There will be surprises here for him.  But, when you leave, just tell him that this is the annual Dia de Esperanza Festival to celebrate and promote the richness of organic culture.  There will be an organic market, a Kidzone with fun activities, art, food vendors and live performances from Diana Gameros and Ozokidz!  There is no cost to attend but do follow the link below to register and save a spot for free. 

Free