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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.…

Sat, Jul. 4

Firecracker Run

America turns 250 — and Santa Cruz runs! Join us for one of the county’s most beloved Fourth of July traditions, the Firecracker Run. The legendary 10K features the notorious “Thrill of the Hill” through Pogonip’s redwoods. The flat, fast 5K is perfect for families and fully ADA/wheelchair accessible. The 1K Kids’ Dash kicks off the morning for our youngest…

Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Sat, Jul. 4

4th of July Parade

Would your family enjoy a parade with beach views and grey whale statues the kids can climb along the parade route? You could park at the Boardwalk and cross the scenic footbridge to the parade start! After the parade, explore the shops and restaurants along Seabright Avenue with very little car traffic to interrupt your stroll!

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz, CA

Sat, Jul. 4

Old Fashioned Independence Day

Enjoy live music from The Brian Fitzgerald Trio, Brookdale Bluegrass, The New Shockwaves, Down Home Blues Co., and a short set from Estrellas de Esperanza (a folklorico group). The event also includes open houses, food for sale, historical demonstrations, old fashioned games and more! Learn about the many communities that have called Wilder Ranch home. This event is free. Parking…

Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz, CA

Sat, Jul. 4

Party in the Park

Was the world’s shortest parade just too… short? Never fear! There is more fun to be had at Aptos Village Park! There will be activities for the whole family: games food trucks vendors beer for sale to parents live music

Aptos Village County Park, Aptos