Castro Adobe State Historic Park: ‘Tis the Season

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA, United States

‘Tis the season of giving and the Castros were known to be generous people. Strangers were not strangers for long as the Castro family invited all to participate in a fiesta in the fandango room with live music, and of course there was food and drinks! Continue the tradition and click the link below to register to go to the Castro Adobe to explore the fandango room and to enjoy complimentary coffee in the cocina all while learning the traditions and customs of those who called Rancho San Andres home. Go as strangers and leave as friends!

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Hides & Tallow Living History Demonstration

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz

Learn how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800’s, and the roles the native people played in the hide & tallow industry. Watch a demonstration of how a branding iron works on leather, and get involved by dipping your own candle to take home. This is a FREE event, no reservation required. Rain Cancels. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information.

Watsonville Film Festival

Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

The Watsonville Film Festival promotes Latin and indigenous cultural traditions with free events for the community throughout the year.  The 12th annual festival officially begins with cinema for the people by the people on March 7th.