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July 17 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Gateway School’s July Jamboree

Join Gateway School for our July Jamboree! Field games, gladiator battles, water play, arts, crafts, games, and more! Izzy's icees and tacos. Free community…

July 29

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days Santa Cruz Shakespeare is hosting Family Days with performances of Much Ado About Nothing on July 29 and Aug.…

Thu, Jul. 2

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in…

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 2

Music in the Courtyard

Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass and light snacks are available for purchase. May 7, 2026: Alex Lucero May 14, 2026: James Durbin May 21, 2026: The Joint Chiefs May 28, 2026: Sambada June 4, 2026: Alex Lucero June 11,…

Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA

Fri, Jul. 3

Free Music Concert

There will be food trucks, beer, and wine for purchase. Live music includes The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin. Locals Love: The front row view from the cliffs for viewing talented surfers. First Timers Miss: The lighthouse itself is a free museum for the history of surfing. Insights: There are public e-bike stations in front of the lighthouse and throughout Santa…

Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 9

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Fri, Jul. 10

Summer Sundowner Concerts

Live music, food and wine overlooking the Lester Family Vineyards in the heart of Pleasant Valley. Friday, June 12 from 5-8pm: Music by Alex Lucero Band⁠ and Food by SnB Food Truck Friday, July 3 from 5-8pm: Music by B-Movie Kings and Food by Happy Dog Friday, July 10 from 5-8pm: Music by Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and Food…

Lester Estate Wines, Aptos, CA

Tue, Jul. 14

Board Game Playtesting

Come to Peoples Coffee, the official Santa Cruz location for the Southmost events for the Golden Gate Gamemakers! Come join us as a branch under GGG known as Game Designers of Santa Cruz! It's a relaxed chance to try new board games and card games, get feedback on your own prototypes if you are a game designer, and get advice…

Peoples Coffee, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 16

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 16

Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA

Thu, Jul. 23

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 23

Music in the Courtyard

Bargetto Winery, Soquel, CA

Sat, Aug. 1

La Selva Beach Summer Fair

Craft booths, books, local beers, live music! Fifty craft vendors will sell jewelry, art, bags, pottery, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. Library Friends Used Book Sale will fill the courtyard with books for all ages and interests. Bake Sale and Prize Raffle of vendor donated crafts hosted by Library's Advisory Council of Teens. Sip local microbrews…

La Selva Beach Clubhouse, La Selva Beach, CA